Committees

The Royal Marines and UK amphibious capability inquiry

Inquiry

Following the announcement of the National Security Capability Review in July, a number of reports have suggested that significant changes to the structure of the Royal Marines and UK amphibious forces are being considered as part of this exercise. These changes are said to include the consideration of substantial reductions in the strength of the Royal Marines and the possible deletion of the Royal Navy’s Albion class ships. The Committee will examine the UK’s amphibious capability and its importance to UK defence.

Work news

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Defence Committee publish Government Response on amphibious capability
Government re-states commitment to the future of the UK's amphibious forces
16 May 2018
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Loss of amphibious ships spells "Sunset for the Royal Marines"
Committee sets out the series of challenges faced by the Royal Marines in recent years
4 February 2018
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Publication of Committee Report
Committee to publish third Report of Session 2017-19
1 February 2018
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Defence analysts and Royal Marines questioned on UK amphibious capability
Committee examines potential impact of substantial reductions in strength of Royal Marines
5 December 2017
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The Royal Marines and UK amphibious capability
Committee launch inquiry into importance of amphibious capability provided by the Royal Marines and Albion class ships to the UK
27 November 2017
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Contact us

  • Email: defcom@parliament.uk
  • Phone: 020 7219 3113/6168 (general enquiries) | 020 7219 2996 (media enquiries)
  • Address: Defence Committee, House of Commons, London SW1A 0AA