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Wednesday, May 21, 2008

Britain gives go-ahead for new aircraft carier

Britain is set to sign a long-awaited 4 billion pound ($7.8 billion) deal to build two aircraft carriers, which will be the Royal Navy's largest ever ships and are set for 50 years of service.

“Today's confirmation that we are proceeding with the two aircraft carriers underlines our commitment to both the Royal Navy and the UK shipbuilding industry,” Minister for Defence Equipment and Support Ann Taylor said on Tuesday.

The 65,000-ton carriers, due to be called Queen Elizabeth and Prince of Wales and enter service in 2014 and 2016, are expected to each carry 36 F-35 Joint Strike Fighter combat jets

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