The Royal Navy plans to purchase a third Queen Elizabeth-class aircraft carrier

Aircraft carrier type "Queen Elizabeth"

On the eve of the new financial year, an event occurred in the British Defense Ministry that led to talk about a possible expansion of the navy. A consultation document leaked online from the Ministry of Defense appears to confirm the Royal Navy's plans to purchase a third Queen Elizabeth-class aircraft carrier. Sources close to the ministry emphasize that the new vessel, tentatively named HMS Prince Andrew, will be created taking into account the experience gained during the design, construction and operation of its predecessors — HMS Queen Elizabeth and HMS Prince of Wales.

This news came as a surprise even to experienced defense observers, as the scale and ambition of the program look impressive. The document, which is circulating in the Ministry of Defense, says that the new aircraft carrier will be equipped with advanced technologies and systems, which will allow it to perform a wide range of tasks within the framework of the UK's global strategy. 

However, there has been no official confirmation of this information from the authorities yet. The Ministry of Defense does not comment on the leaked document, but sources in the department indicate that the draft is under study and discussion. 

If plans to purchase a third Queen Elizabeth-class aircraft carrier are implemented, it will be an important step in the development of the British Navy and confirmation of its intentions to maintain its status as a leading naval power.