NAO report issues warning on UK carrier strike capability
The implications of building and sustaining the UK’s two aircraft carriers continue to loom large for the RN, with the latest report issued by the National Audit Office (NAO) on carrier strike capability warning that the MoD ‘may not have made sufficient provision’ in future budgets for the full costs of maintaining a carrier-based strike group.
Published on 26 June, the NAO report also pointed to key aviation programmes - the F-35B Lightning jet and Crowsnest AEW capability - which will support carrier strike as being over budget and facing a delayed introduction into service.
The UK currently has 18
Already have an account? Log in
Want to keep reading this article?
More from Naval Warfare
-
![Taiwan entrusts USVs with task of deterring a PLA amphibious invasion]()
Taiwan entrusts USVs with task of deterring a PLA amphibious invasion
Drawing lessons from Ukraine’s Black Sea experience, Taiwan is investing heavily in unmanned surface vessels to strengthen its asymmetric defence strategy against potential PLA amphibious assaults.
-
![US Coast Guard sets sail in search of robotics and CUAS capabilities]()
US Coast Guard sets sail in search of robotics and CUAS capabilities
The USCG has been increasing efforts to accelerate the process to develop, procure, deploy and sustain autonomous and counter-uncrewed systems across its fleet.
-
![Managing risk in a changing world: how the Royal Navy can win]()
Managing risk in a changing world: how the Royal Navy can win
A fighting force such as the Royal Navy must inevitably focus on its core capabilities, platforms and readiness. But to avoid unexpected outcomes and costly oversights, a complex organisation like this needs to be underpinned by sound enterprise-level risk management principles and systems.
