According to information published by the British Ministry of Defense (MoD) on May 21, 2021, British Defense Secretary Ben Wallace has launched a competition to build three new Fleet Solid Support (FSS) ships to provide vital support to the Royal British Navy operations across the world.
These crucial Royal Fleet Auxiliary vessels will provide munitions, food, stores and provisions to support carrier and amphibious-based Task Groups at sea.
The British Royal Navy Fleet Auxiliary currently operates three solid support ships of the Fort Rosalie and Fort Victoria classes including RFA Fort Austin (A386), RFA Fort Rosalie (A385), and RFA Fort Victoria (A387). The first Fort Rosalie class was commissioned in December 1978, while the Fort Victoria was commissioned in June 1994.