The Ministry of Defence (MoD) is in talks with the Brazilian navy over the sale of two former Royal Navy amphibious warships.

The person chosen will be put on the same footing as the MOD permanent secretary ... maker' and the company running the naval ...

It said Sutherland sailed from Devonport to begin sea trials and training ... these important naval assets and to work alongside our MoD and Royal Navy colleagues." ...

Babcock, which operates from more than 60 sites across the South West – including Devonport ... already builds new vehicles for the MoD, supports the Royal Navy fleet and trains the Army ...