Navy

MoD Cuts: The Royal Navy

After the Ministry of Defence announced that 91 of its military sites would be disposed of by 2040, we take a look at what Royal Navy assets will be affected.
 
The MoD says the move will provide £140 million of savings in running costs over the next decade, rising to nearly £3 billion by 2040, which it says will be reinvested in defence.
 

 

  • HMS Nelson Wardroom, Officers Mess - 2021

 

  • Royal Marines Stonehouse, home of HQ 3 Commando Brigade & 30 Commando, Royal Marines - 2023

 

  • The Royal Citadel, home of 29 Commando Regiment Royal Artillery - 2024

 

  • HMS Sultan, home of Submarine Engineer Training, Mechanical Engineering Training, Admiralty Interview Board - 2026

 

  • Chivenor Airfield and Barracks, home of Volunteer Gliding School, 24 Engineer Regt, Royal Engineers & Commando Logistics Regiment -  2027

 

  • Norton Manor Camp, home of 40 Commando, Royal Marines - 2028
 
 

 

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