Othernew additions include an updated version of the Torchlight Editor for mod creation (and mods will also be able to feature multiplayer), aswellasanew and improveduserinterface.
Gen Carter's comments come as the MoD announces a third round of 5, 300 Army redundancies - as part of a drive to cut the number of regulars in the UK's Army from 102, 000 to 82, 000 by 2017.
The Clyde is described by the MoDas a "highly capable and versatile vessel" with state-of-the-art air and surface surveillance radars, a 30mm gun mounting and the capability to operate a variety of helicopters from her flight deck.