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Why Do We Need The Royal Navy?

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This Is What The Royal Navy Is For.

  • The Naval Service is essential for ensuring the long term security of our national and global interests by :

    • Defending UK citizens, territory and trade worldwide.
    • Deterring threats to UK peace and prosperity.
    • Defeating any hostile acts against the nation.

    This is best achieved by a Naval Service that is deployed.

Having established why we have a navy, lets look at what we do:

  • What Is The Royal Navy For?

    • Ready to fight:
      The Royal Navy and Royal Marines are ready to fight and win in combat at sea and from the sea.
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    • Preventing conflict
      The Royal Navy and Royal Marines show power and influence to support national aims and to prevent conflict by taking action to reassure others in times of crisis.
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    • Security at sea
      The Royal Navy and Royal Marines work with international partners to provide security on the high seas where our interests need protection.
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    • Working with international partners
      The Royal Navy and Royal Marines promote stable and co-operative relationships with nations around the world, those who are friendly and those more neutral.
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    • Disaster relief
      The Royal Navy and Royal Marines provide humanitarian aid and relief from the sea.
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    • Significance to UK economy
      The Royal Navy and Royal Marines contribute to the stability, economic growth and development of the UK.
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