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How much does HMS Queen Elizabeth cost?
HMS Queen Elizabeth, the Royal Navy's flagship, cost around £3.1 billion to build, as of 2017. Operating an aircraft carrier is also incredibly expensive, involving thousands of personnel and vast amounts of fuel and supplies. These drone trials aim to maximise the carrier's effectiveness and justify such a significant investment in naval power.
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