@TimHirst5@NavyLookout@BMT_Defence Extra weapons on the ship are better than a helicopter. A helicopter can't defend the ship if it's destroyed or has a mechanical problem
@edwarddm20 @NavyLookout Type 31 is being built because it is cheap. Lack of armaments make it vulnerable and therefore it cannot defend the UK effectively
@edwarddm20 @NavyLookout Type 45 isn't far off. Type 45 may be the best air defence ship in service, but it means nothing if it comes up against a heavily armed ship
@NavyLookout@BMT_Defence Replace 30mm cannon on either side with main gun, 3 main guns = more firepower. No phalanx guns means it is vulnerable to missile strike.
@NavyLookout Britain should buy American Arleigh Burke class destroyers. It has every weapon system you can think of. It is the best warship in service.