The submarine force is barely functional. The docks were clearly needed a decade ago. If UK yards can't build them now then go elsewhere. We don't have time for jobs program bullshit. We need docks now, they are the top priority in defence.

@TBrit90 How's it so hard to build dry docks? Dig a trench, waterproof it, put some lock doors on the front.

@serchbloc @TBrit90 Maybe for regular commercial docks but not for something to put a nuclear submarine in. This is why RN is currently maintenance constrained as existing nuclear validated docks are upgraded and certified to higher standards.

@guycoder @TBrit90 Certified to what standard. We've has SSNs for decades now. Did we just maintain them in standard docks?

@serchbloc @TBrit90 Enjoy the read - iitk.ac.in/nicee/wcee/art…

@serchbloc @TBrit90 And yes - the UK had been using docks built in another "era" that have been evaluated as not fit for purpose and posed unacceptable risks when dealing with nuclear submarines and materials.