UK to transfer HMS Bulwark amphibious assault ship to Brazilian Navy
HMS Bulwark, one of the Royal Navy's two Albion-class amphibious assault ships, will transfer to the Brazilian Navy, the UK Ministry of Defence announced. The transfer marks Britain's shift toward a future amphibious ship design as the Royal Navy retires legacy platforms.
Why it matters: The Royal Navy is exiting heavy amphibious lift without a funded replacement — this is a force-structure retreat dressed as alliance-building with Brazil.
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