Will the CVL concept return through helicopter carriers that can carry and launch F-35s?
Short answerYes, it is a plausible lower-entry route to organic naval aviation for more countries.
NotesThe answer sees the model as a modern continuation of Harrier carriers. An F-35B-capable light carrier gives a navy organic aviation without the full entry cost of a large catapult carrier. It can deliver expeditionary reach and independent freedom of manoeuvre. The caveat is that recreating lost carrier infrastructure, training, and support after a gap is far more expensive than sustaining an existing capability.