UK sells Royal Marines hovercraft to Pakistan

UK Hands Over Three Royal Marines Hovercraft to Pakistan Navy — Global Defense Insight

The United Kingdom has officially handed over three Royal Marines Landing Craft Air Cushion (Light) [LCAC(L)] hovercraft to the Pakistan Navy. This strategic transfer includes spare parts and in-service support, strengthening maritime cooperation between both two nations. Hovercraft Refurbished for Extended Use Originally decommissioned in 2021, the LCAC(L) hovercraft were refurbished by UK-based Griffon Marine Support under a contract awarded b…

UK sells Royal Marines hovercraft to Pakistan

Three decommissioned Royal Marines hovercraft have been sold to Pakistan in a government-to-government deal aimed at supporting coastal and humanitarian operations, Defence Equipment & Support (DE&S) has confirmed. The Landing Craft Air Cushion (Light), or LCAC(L), were previously operated by 539 Assault Squadron Royal Marines before being withdrawn from service in 2021. The vessels have now been refurbished and transferred to the Pakistan Navy …

UK sells off amphibious capability to Pakistan

The UK has been divesting itself of legacy amphibious capability in recent years, with replacement platforms likely a decade away.The post UK sells off amphibious capability to Pakistan appeared first on Naval Technology.