One of Britain's new £3billion aircraft carriers could be sent to the Far East under new plans drawn up by military chiefs, reports today suggest. The class leading HMS Queen Elizabeth is expected to visit the region during its maiden grand voyage next year. The class leading HMS Queen Elizabeth is expected to visit the Far East during its maiden grand voyage next yearThe HMS Queen Elizabeth (pictured right with sister ship HMS Prince of Wales - left) is set to be involved in joint military exercises with allies such as the United States and Japan during the visit, according to the Times. The HMS Prince of Wales (pictured) is said to be around 18 months behind its sister ship in terms of deployment. Meanwhile the Ministry of Defence last night said 'no decision' had been taken on the HMS Queen Elizabeth's deployment.

Source: Daily Mail July 14, 2020 00:15 UTC