Blair government confirms new Royal Navy carrier commitment

Defense secretary Geoff Hoon said the United Kingdom government remains committed to buying two new British aircraft carriers, which are widely seen as the core of future U.K. defense policies. Recent reports of Royal Navy operational deficiencies resulting from defense cutbacks (DAILY, June 12)...

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