It is disappointing that the SNP, instead of looking forward to the 21st century, is harking back along with Labour to the imperialistic 19th/20th century by campaigning for the continuation of building weapons of mass destruction on the Clyde and Forth (your report, 9 September).
Carriers are weapons of offence, not defence. They are also outdated technology. The advance of super quiet nuclear submarines capable of underwater speeds in excess of the carrier's speed means that they can easily be neutralised.
Unmanned aerial vehicles (UAV) can be launched from much smaller ships and along with cruise missiles are far more effective for aerial strikes. Convoy defence is now tackled by missile launchers and Gatling guns, which can take out enemy aircraft and missiles at far closer range without the need for combat aerial patrols.
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