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Thursday, November 13, 2008

British Carrier Program Secure

Britain will go-ahead with plans for two 65,000 ton class aircraft carriers, says John Hutton, the country's recently appointed secretary of state for defense.

With London revisiting equipment and budgetary priorities there has been speculation that the carrier program, known as CVF, could be at risk. Hutton, however, is adamant the program will continue.

"The carrier is definitely going to proceed," Hutton told the British Parliament's Defense Select Committee on Nov. 12. "We have done the deal on the carriers."

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