The Ministry of Defence says this is the third such incident involving HMS Diamond.
  • BrikoXOPMEnglish
    81·
    5 months ago

    Defence Secretary Grant Shapps said the UK remains “undaunted” by the attacks.

    I wonder how long can they continue this cat and mouse game before regular people start understanding the cost of this.

    The average cost of a single missile used by US and UK is between $80k - $100k while Houthis drone costs about $1000.

    • yeather@lemmy.ca
      44·
      5 months ago

      It’ll end with the Houthis in a crater and the UK down a few missiles.

      • BrikoXOPMEnglish
        62·
        5 months ago

        Saudi Arabia tried that for years with US help, spent $100 billions (yes, billions) on it in fact, and it resulted in a failed operation. I wouldn’t hold my breath.

        • yeather@lemmy.ca
          24·
          5 months ago

          Saudi Arabia? The incredibly corrupt and militarily lacking state? Not a great comparison to the real US and UK military.