Britain’s 1889 Naval Defence Act established the “two-power standard,” requiring the Royal Navy to match the combined strength of the next two largest fleets, initially France and Russia, backed by major shipbuilding investments.
December 17, 2025
Britain’s 1889 Naval Defence Act established the “two-power standard,” requiring the Royal Navy to match the combined strength of the next two largest fleets, initially France and Russia, backed by major shipbuilding investments.