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<p>We routinely assess all military capability across Defence to ensure we have the
appropriate equipment and capabilities to continue to counter the changing threats
we face and to protect UK interests at home and around the globe.</p><p>The Queen
Elizabeth Class aircraft carriers, which will operate with embedded F35B Lightning
Strike aircraft and as part of an integrated Task Group, are the largest, most capable
and powerful surface warships ever constructed in the UK. We look forward to achieving
an initial operating capability in December 2020. Their capability will be continuously
reviewed throughout their expected service life of up to 50 years.</p>
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