USMC to deploy F-35Bs on HMS Queen Elizabeth in 2021

During a press conference with his American counterpart Ash Carter, U.K. Secretary of State for Defence Michael Fallon announced on Sept. 7 that the U.S. Marine Corps will deploy its F-35Bs on board British aircraft carrier HMS Queen Elizabeth in 2021.

HMS Queen Elizabeth in Rosyth Dockyard MOD 45158230
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Fallon added that British F-35Bs are expected to operate from American amphibious assault ships in future as well.