The Telegraph reported on 13/10 that HMS Protector, the Royal Navy's only icebreaker, suffered a dual engine failure after leaving the UK and was towed to the Devonport naval base. The fault is suspected to be a maintenance issue, the extent of damage is unclear, and if it cannot be repaired, a replacement could take until the 2030s. A navy source called the incident a 'disastrous failure', while a former commander of HMS Endurance warned that losing the ship would weaken the UK's presence in the South Atlantic and its position in Arctic competition. The Royal Navy had already retired 2 Type 23 frigates in July, and the Treasury is seeking £4.7 billion (US$6.2 billion) for a multi-year military investment strategy.
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