The Queen Elizabeth-class carriers, Type 45 destroyers, Type 26 frigates, and Type 31 frigates translate the old strength-versus-volume problem into contemporary force design. Together they can support a limited British operation against a near-peer or lesser power. In a major allied task force, they can provide command, carrier aviation, area air defence, and anti-submarine leadership. Force design depends on how often Britain expects to act alone, lead allies, or depend on them.
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First-rate logic in a modern allied task force
High-end British ships can support a limited national operation or provide command, carrier air, air defence, and anti-submarine leadership to an allied fleet.