This year we will be operating F-35s, V-22 Ospreys, drones and the RN Merlin helicopters – pushing the boundaries of " UK " naval aviation and UK Carrier Strike capability as we progress towards a global deployment in 2025.
My bolding.....as the US Navy has been doing all of that for sometime assuming you substitute CH-53's , Seahawks, and CH-47's for the Merlin Helicopters.