Originally Posted by
Asturias56
"As well as tanker and buddy refueling and proposed UAV"
All well and good but more space used up on deck and down below, more maintenance and more cost
The A2A refueling tankers are a bit big to keep on board, but I take your point. Running a flat top costs money. A real lot of money. I don't know what the budget for Italy and UK will be, but it will be a lot.