The procurement discussion continues with a preference for building a third Royal Navy carrier. It also objects to slowing nuclear attack-submarine production. The comparison then moves to the United States and the absence of helicopter hangars on early Arleigh Burke destroyers. These proposed changes concern fleet capacity and ship facilities, with no detailed alternative construction programme offered.
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Carrier numbers, submarine production and missing hangars
A follow-up identifies a third Royal Navy carrier, steadier submarine construction and hangars on early Burkes as decisions worth revisiting.