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Would Type 83 lead to a third British carrier?

A third carrier would depend on a changed defence policy or threat assessment.

Question

Could the Type 83 program lead Britain to build a third aircraft carrier?

Short answer

It would require a changed defence policy or threat assessment; Type 83 alone would not produce another carrier.

Notes

Alex does not expect Type 83 to produce a third aircraft carrier automatically. He says a changed approach to defence or a changed threat would be needed first. No commitment to another carrier is identified.