"Royal Navy's Struggles: HMS Queen Elizabeth Sidelined Again Due to Mechanical Issues"
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The $3.7 billion HMS Queen Elizabeth, the UK's flagship aircraft carrier, had to withdraw from NATO exercises due to a propeller problem, highlighting Britain's struggle to keep up with first-rate navies. The incident comes after similar issues with its sister ship, HMS Prince of Wales, and amid concerns about the UK's naval capabilities being overstretched and underfunded, as well as a shortage of available vessels. Experts warn of a dissonance between the UK's military ambitions and its actual capabilities, posing a strategic weakness.
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