FRIGATE FLEET SINKING FAST The Navy has lost yet another Type 23 frigate, namely HMS Iron Duke. Iron Duke has reportedly been stripped of its weapons and sensors and has not been to sea since October 2025. Iron Duke underwent a five-year refit that was completed in 2023 at a cost of £103m. On her return to service, it was anticipated that she would be active for the next five years. It would appear that the Navy has only had about 16 months of usage from Iron Duke since the completion of her refit. This raises fundamental questions about why Iron Duke will not be fully operational until 2028.…
