Although the Royal Navy no longer dominates the waves as it did in the era of Pax Britannica, it is still a major force among the world’s militaries. The U.K. is one of a handful of countries that deploys multiple aircraft carriers, and the Royal Navy maintains a fleet of nuclear-powered attack and ballistic missile submarines. As of 2025 there are some 33,000 sailors, officers, and Marines in the Royal Navy.
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