Military ships would be built in UK under Labour government, Healey says
The Shadow Defence Secretary said the first principal for military procurement would be "built in Britain".
The Shadow Defence Secretary said the first principal for military procurement would be "built in Britain".
The ship set sail for the US from Portsmouth on September 7 in place of its sister ship HMS Prince of Wales.
"It's humbling to see the damage hurricanes can cause up close, and we're proud to have been able to assist," said HMS Medway.
Forces News got to see the amphibious assault ship training in Plymouth Sound prior to setting sail for the Mediterranean.
The 65,000-tonne ship is heading to the US in place of sister ship HMS Prince of Wales after she broke down near the Isle of Wight.
HMS Queen Elizabeth's departure comes after HMS Prince of Wales had to return to Portsmouth last week after suffering damage.
The ships tracked the Russian task group as they made their journey home from the eastern Mediterranean.
INS Vikrant took eight years longer to build than the UK's flagship.
Divers discovered damage to HMS Prince of Wales' starboard shaft just 48 hours after leaving Portsmouth.
The new design breaks from the country's colonial past and its historic links to British rule.
HMS Audacious has been monitoring tankers and cargo vessels, working alongside NATO surface ships on Operation Sea Guardian.
The Astute submarines are recognised as the most technologically advanced attack submarines ever operated by the service.
The £3bn aircraft carrier broke down off the Isle of Wight after departing for the US for exercises.
HMS Albion is due to be back in Plymouth just before Christmas.
It comes as HMS Anson – the fifth of the Royal Navy's new Astute-class submarines – is commissioned into the fleet today.
Defence sources have told Forces News that anchoring at the sheltered bay near Portsmouth will allow divers to assess the damaged shaft.