Azipods, warship maneuverability, and cruising efficiency

Have major warships used or seriously proposed azipod propulsion?

No major-warship example is identified with confidence. Pods offer maneuverability, while long-range cruising efficiency is suggested as a reason for limited adoption.

Podded propulsion has been considered for smaller warships, but no major-warship example is identified with confidence. A podded Queen Elizabeth class is suggested as an attractive possibility for its maneuverability. Long-range cruising efficiency may explain the continued preference for other arrangements on large warships. Tankers face a similar need for efficient operation over long distances. Their adoption of pods is suggested as a possible indicator of when the technology would become attractive for major warships.