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News · 6 June 2026

UK's £3bn Navy ship breaks down again

UK's £3bn Navy ship breaks down again

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Britain's £3bn flagship carrier has broken down again, and is now docked in Norway for urgent fixes. The MoD wouldn't reveal the problem, but it's believed the propeller shaft is faulty, a long-standing issue. The 65,000-tonne vessel last broke down in 2022; its sister ship also suffered similar propeller issues.

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