UK’s newest, most expensive aircraft carrier needs repair

LONDON — The British navy’s newest and most expensive aircraft carrier needs repairs after a faulty shaft seal was identified during sea trials.

Officials say the HMS Queen Elizabeth, which cost roughly 3 billion pounds ($4 billion) to build, will be “scheduled for repair” at Portsmouth.

Defence Secretary Gavin Williamson said Tuesday the repairs wouldn’t be paid for by taxpayers because contractors who built the ship would be responsible.

A Royal Navy statement says the problem won’t prevent the ship from sailing or interfere with the extensive sea trials program underway.

Queen Elizabeth II earlier this month attended the commissioning ceremony of the carrier, which is named after the monarch.

International Spotlight

P.A.'s Howe one of 4 Sask. born players named to Canada's World Junior roster

8h ago

National

Ottawa to remove 30% investment cap for Canadian pension funds

11h ago

Budget woes

Golf and curling centre faces grim season without financial boost

15h ago

The Associated Press