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Queen Elizabeth-class aircraft carriers have been sunk in multiple exercises by enemy missiles — they carry only 3 Phalanx guns

The UK Royal Navy operates 2 Queen Elizabeth-class aircraft carriers. Both have been plagued by problems. HMS Prince of Wales has spent only 21.3% of her time at sea and 33% in repairs. In February ...
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UK carrier HMS Queen Elizabeth completes first phase of planned maintenance

The UK Royal Navy's aircraft carrier, HMS Queen Elizabeth, is now midway through the planned upkeep programme. (UK MoD/Crown Copyright) The UK Royal Navy's (RN's ...
The National Interest

Britain’s Problematic Queen Elizabeth Aircraft Carrier Is Finally Back at Sea

The Royal Navy has invested heavily in two aircraft carriers, but lacks the strength to support them in the event of a conflict. One of the Royal Navy’s largest warships is finally back at sea, and ...
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USMC F-35s embark aboard HMS Queen Elizabeth

US Marine Corps (USMC) Lockheed Martin F-35B Lightning II combat aircraft have embarked aboard the UK Royal Navy’s HMS Queen Elizabeth aircraft carrier for the first time, ahead of multinational ...