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<p>Capability assessment is routine activity for Defence, ensuring that the UK Armed
Forces keeps pace with the emerging threat and adopts the latest technology.</p><p>
</p><p>The Royal Navy (RN) is capable of delivering land attack from all domains:
Tomahawk Land Attack Missiles launched from Astute Class Submarines; Paveway IV precision
guided bombs from F-35B; and most recently, the Naval Strike Missile, which is in
the process of being fitted to surface ships.</p><p> </p><p>Several future options,
which include a land attack capability, are also under consideration as part of the
Future Cruise and Anti-Ship Weapon programme which will equip future RN ships. We
continually keep all such capabilities under review, including as part of our wider
munitions strategy.</p><p> </p>
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