First steel cut for UK Royal Navy's new supply ship

Each FSS ship will be 216 metres long and will provide munitions, spares, food and other essential stores to Royal Navy vessels at sea. Navantia UK said this new capability will enhance defence operations, ensuring the Royal Navy's ships can remain at sea for prolonged periods without returning to port.

Navantia UK's North Devon shipyard will construct the bow sections of the ships, which will comprise three individual blocks.