UK Commits To 2 Carriers, Fully Crewed; F-35B Numbers TBD

UK Commits To 2 Carriers, Fully Crewed; F-35B Numbers TBD
UK Commits To 2 Carriers, Fully Crewed; F-35B Numbers TBD

WASHINGTON: The United Kingdom is committed to a high-end battle fleet centered on two aircraft carriers, a senior Ministry of Defense official made clear yesterday. Just as important, the UK is committed to funding adequate crews to sail them — something that had been in doubt after much discussion about cutting costs by effectively mothballing the…