I was suggesting that a SAM system on a ship is a more effective 24/7 air defence or airspace denial weapon than an F35.
I appreciate re the point above that one cannot bolt an S400 to a ship and expect it to work but there are some very effective marine SAM systems out there.
Nothing to stop an aircraft carrier using its own ASW helicopters plus its defensive screen including our own submarines to avoid the threat from enemy submarines.
I feel the F35 at sea is all about its ability to strike at the enemy which brings me back to the issue of cost effectiveness hence remain sceptical about the aircraft and choice of platform.
I would scrap/sell the carriers because we have not the means ($) to militarily deploy them and the UK's appetite for foreign adventures with the USA long gone.