HMS Queen Elizabeth has recently made headlines due to mechanical issues that prevented its participation in NATO's Steadfast Defender exercises. The UK's flagship aircraft carrier, along with its replacement, HMS Prince of Wales, faced challenges that impacted their operational readiness.
HMS Queen Elizabeth is the lead ship of the Queen Elizabeth class of aircraft carriers and serves as the Fleet Flagship of the Royal Navy. Capable of carrying 60 aircraft, including fixed-wing, rotary-wing, and autonomous vehicles, the carrier is named in honor of the first Queen Elizabeth. With a length of 280 meters and a displacement of 65,000 tonnes, HMS Queen Elizabeth is a formidable presence in the Royal Navy's fleet.