Britain’s biggest naval task force since the Falklands War is headed our way. And its centrepiece is sailing into uncertain waters.
“When our carrier strike group sets sail … it will be flying the flag for Global Britain – projecting our influence, signalling our power, engaging with our friends and reaffirming our commitment to addressing the security challenges of today and tomorrow,” UK Defense Secretary Ben Wallace said in a statement.The carrier strike group is about gunboat diplomacy. It’s signalling Britain’s intention to build up its presence and influence in the Indo Pacific.
But Washington only has 11 large fleet carriers available. And the growing costs associated with their increasing age is leading to pressure for a further reduction. This is why the performance of HMS Queen Elizabeth, FS Charles de Gaulle and China’s Liaoning and Shandon are drawing so much attention.HMS Queen Elizabeth is headed our way.
Japan is rebuilding two helicopter “destroyers” to accommodate F-35Bs. South Korea is exploring its options to build its own version.
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