A contemporary announcement said that the Royal Navy would aim to grow from 19 escorts to 24. The emphasis on increasing actual ship numbers rather than only aggregate tonnage is welcomed, although delivery remains uncertain. Because the video was recorded in November 2020, this passage captures expectations at that moment rather than stating the fleet's current force level.
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The 2020 proposal to grow Royal Navy escort numbers
A November 2020 aside records the announced ambition to grow the Royal Navy from 19 escorts to 24, along with skepticism about delivery.