The two Albion-class amphibious assault ships were axed in 2024 as part of cuts initiated by the UK government.

The Brazilian Navy has formally signed an agreement setting out its intent to acquire two Royal Navy amphibious assault ships ...

UK is in discussions with Brazil about the potential sale of Royal Navy warships HMS Albion and HMS Bulwark. Both vessels are amphibious assault ships used to land Royal Marines and equipment ashore.

Defence experts said the fact HMS Bulwark - which has only just received an expensive refit - and HMS Albion are being ...

HMS Bulwark, launched in 2001 ... Brazil already operates the former Royal Navy helicopter carrier HMS Ocean - now named BNS Atlântico - after buying it in 2018 for £84 million.

The MoD confirmed it was in "discussions" with the Brazilian armed forces over their "acquisition" of Devon based HMS Bulwark and HMS Albion. The government announced in November that both ships ...

HMS Albion, meanwhile, will be put into extended readiness for three years, followed by a refit before working up and taking over from Bulwark as the fleet flagship once more in 2016.