The strategic utility of the Queen Elizabeth-class aircraft carriers
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By James Bosbotinis
The development of the Queen Elizabeth-class (QEC) aircraft carrier programme and wider Carrier Strike capability remains a controversial issue and subject to much debate within British defence circles. This was reinforced by the 2010 Strategic Defence and Security Review which, aside from the retiring of HMS Ark Royal and Joint Force Harrier, also redefined the future for UK Carrier Strike. Only one of the QEC – HMS Prince of Wales – would be converted to a cata...
