What went wrong for Type 42 in the Falklands?

What went wrong for the Type 42 destroyers in the Falklands?

Many factors mattered, with the absence of airborne early warning identified as the central problem.

The absence of airborne early warning is the principal weakness identified for Type 42 operations in the Falklands. Other problems are acknowledged without being examined individually. The assessment therefore places considerable importance on a supporting fleet capability.