TWO Swedish fast attack craft have been loaned to the Royal Marines as the Navy looks at patrol boats of the future.
The first two of four Combat Boat 90s have been handed over to 1 Assault Group Royal Marines for several months of intensive trials.
The Royal Navy is looking at acquiring a new class of ‘force protection craft’ capable of fending off enemy fast boats and dealing with threats on land. As a secondary requirement, the future boats will be expected to carry up to eight Royal Marines ashore during amphibious operations.
