A decade of over-use and neglect has placed the world's oldest navy, and the U.S. Navy's presumed closest partner, at a critical decision point. What can the Royal Navy do to stay afloat?

There may be trouble ahead. Pick up your binoculars and scan the horizon: it has become significantly darker in recent times. Sir Richard Dannatt, head of the British Army, recently told the public to prepare for a generation of conflict. We agree with him. In addition to...