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- The UK Ministry of Defence reports about 50% of the Royal Navy fleet is at high readiness.
- Readiness varies as Type 23 frigates improve while destroyers face higher demands.
- A ten-year record of deployments to the Middle East shows fluctuations, with 18 vessels in 2021 and eight in 2025.
- Defence Minister Luke Pollard says deployments are regularly reviewed, and Minister Al Carns did not confirm adequacy.
