Euronaval 2018: RN issues caution to politicos on HMS Queen Elizabeth
As HMS Queen Elizabeth goes full steam ahead with its sea trials a senior Royal Navy official urged caution to politicians keen to utilise the UK's newest capability ahead of schedule.
Talking up the national diplomatic benefits of having two aircraft carriers Cdre Steve Allen, assistant chief of staff, carrier strike and aviation with the Royal Navy, noted that carrier strike capability will not be ready until 2020.
‘If anything, the challenge at the moment is trying to hold back politicians from deciding to use the capability before it’s really ready,’ he said.
Allen’s presentation referred to the aircraft carrier
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