Naval Historywith Dr. Alex

Q&A · 2:30:20-2:30:55

What follows the Type 45 and Albion-class ships?

The Type 45 replacement question is becoming clearer, while LHDs are proposed as successors to Albion and Bulwark.

Amphibious WarfareLHDRoyal NavyType 45 Destroyer
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Question

Which Royal Navy ship classes are next for replacement?

Short answer

The Type 45 is the clearest near-term replacement issue, while Albion and Bulwark should give way to LHDs with broader capability.

Notes

The Type 45 destroyer is the class whose replacement question is becoming clearest. Albion and Bulwark should be succeeded by LHDs in this proposal, preserving amphibious lift while adding broader aviation capability. Trimaran or tumblehome forms for a future destroyer remain speculative rather than announced Royal Navy plans. The force-structure question is which air-defence and amphibious functions Britain must carry into the next generation.