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The 65,000-tonne HMS Queen Elizabeth departs Portsmouth with about 800 sailors for a three-month training deployment around the UK and northern Europe, marking its first voyage as NATO's command ship for the Allied Response Force to rehearse joint operations and boost security, deterrence and readiness among the UK and its allies.
The $3.7 billion HMS Queen Elizabeth, the UK's flagship aircraft carrier, had to withdraw from NATO exercises due to a propeller problem, highlighting Britain's struggle to keep up with first-rate navies. The incident comes after similar issues with its sister ship, HMS Prince of Wales, and amid concerns about the UK's naval capabilities being overstretched and underfunded, as well as a shortage of available vessels. Experts warn of a dissonance between the UK's military ambitions and its actual capabilities, posing a strategic weakness.
The UK Royal Navy's flagship, HMS Queen Elizabeth, had to withdraw from leading a major NATO exercise due to issues with its starboard propeller shaft, prompting its replacement by another UK aircraft carrier. This latest mishap adds to a series of embarrassing incidents, including a previous propulsion failure and flooding in 2019, as well as a fighter jet crash in 2021. The Royal Navy's aging fleet, staff shortages, and increasing wear and tear have raised concerns about its capabilities and readiness for military operations.
The British aircraft carrier HMS Queen Elizabeth will not participate in the largest NATO exercises since the Cold War due to a propeller problem, with the HMS Prince of Wales taking its place. This setback comes after a previous propeller issue with the Prince of Wales in August 2022. The Royal Navy's ability to deploy an aircraft to the Red Sea may be affected, as tensions with Iran-backed Houthi rebels escalate. Additionally, the Royal Navy recently experienced a collision between two warships in Bahrain.
The British aircraft carrier HMS Queen Elizabeth will not be able to lead the largest NATO exercises since the Cold War due to a propeller problem, and will be replaced by the HMS Prince of Wales. This setback comes after a recent collision between two warships in Bahrain. The UK's military may also face challenges in deploying aircraft to the Red Sea amid escalating hostilities with Iran-backed Houthi rebels.