Commonality of lower deck layout and machinery would be worth some savings surely. Perhaps overseas aid budget could fund a replacement for Ocean. Then the budget needs to be enshrined in law (like the overseas aid budget) then we can afford a decently sized, equipped armed forces. LetsI am currently a part time student at the University of East Anglia studying for a PhD in International Security. Website admin will know that you reported it. And please don't worry, your report will be anonymous.You can flag a comment by clicking its flag icon. By the looks of things, we’re not even going to keep what we have never mind any replacements.Sad, sad state of affairs. Admittedly if investments of this sort were to be known there would be a long queue of worthy sectors with their hands out. Website admin will know that you reported it. Website admin will know that you reported it. Admins may or may not choose to remove the comment or block the author. We have two massive carriers coming into service. It is both strategically viable, and economically sensible for UK defence planners and industry experts to propose this new possibility to the politicians.The problem? And please don't worry, your report will be anonymous.You can flag a comment by clicking its flag icon. Website admin will know that you reported it. Website admin will know that you reported it. So as I have said elsewhere here I am OK with ‘Ocean’ being sold off to Brazil. Admins may or may not choose to remove the comment or block the author. Before we even speculate about build costs, moving platforms around to different budget areas and even using French amphibious lift etc. We could do something similar, if on a much smaller scale, to re-invigorate the British shipbuilding industry. Sell DFID all surplus army equipment that is suitable for humanitarian purposes, such as land rovers, diggers, HGV’s etc. Ambitious plans for the Royal Navy's two new aircraft carriers - each of which cost more than £3bn - will not be met without proper funding, the government spending watchdog has said. Website admin will know that you reported it. And please don't worry, your report will be anonymous.You can flag a comment by clicking its flag icon. Admins may or may not choose to remove the comment or block the author. But, and there is always a ‘but’, we are where we are and cannot sort of skip off to another situation. And please don't worry, your report will be anonymous.You can flag a comment by clicking its flag icon. Remember the carriers have been built to last 50 years. Admins may or may not choose to remove the comment or block the author. Admins may or may not choose to remove the comment or block the author. They perform completely different if complimentary roles. 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As of June 2020, the following are under construction or being laid down; the final three of seven The following is a list of vessels planned, ordered, under construction or undergoing sea trials within the United Kingdom, and destined for the Royal Navy: Website admin will know that you reported it. HMS Ocean is not being decommissioned because of her age she is being decommissioned to release a crew that are used to operating a flat deck. In 2006 the Sea Harrier was withdrawn from service. And please don't worry, your report will be anonymous.You can flag a comment by clicking its flag icon. Basically funds from the US Government was recycled through Foriegn Aid to subsidise US manufacturing.“Yes Mr African Dictator you can have a nice new port / road / airport and here is a list of UK manufacturers from which to choose.”“Yes Mr African Dictator you can have a nice new port / road / airport and here is a list of UK manufacturers from which to choose.”Ha ha, spot on. 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Website admin will know that you reported it. If we’re talking buying MCOTS, I’d get the Italians onside by requesting a Trieste-class (aka mini QE) off them. And please don't worry, your report will be anonymous.You can flag a comment by clicking its flag icon. No further years waiting for an RFI from the 1 company who will be picked to build them. And please don't worry, your report will be anonymous.You can flag a comment by clicking its flag icon.