Event Brief
Britain drops catapults on Queen Elizabeth-class carriers
By The BriefBrief · Sources (1)
Filed: Sep 19, 2026 at 11:00 AM ET
Summary: The article says Britain abandoned a plan involving catapults for its Queen Elizabeth-class aircraft carriers, describing it as a design “U-turn” still reflected in the program’s bill. It also claims the country paid billions for the F-35B stealth fighter.
WHO: Britain
WHAT: Britain dropped catapults from its Queen Elizabeth-class aircraft carrier design and paid billions for the F-35B stealth fighter.
WHEN: Sep 19, 2026 at 10:54 AM ET
WHERE: United Kingdom
WHY: Part of ongoing military operations.
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