- won't be fitted with any 'outer layer' airborne threat defence systems at all.
That would be a bad idea, even if the space were available on the proposed aircraft carriers. Missile launches and missile-related radar operations would interfere with aircraft operations and reveal the capital ship's position to opponent radar sensors.
Look, all you fellows need to do is to adjust your attitudes. These two notional ships are more similar to America-class LHA(R)'s than to the Nimitz or Kitty Hawk classes. Just think of 'em that way: bigger LHA(R)'s.
The LHA(R)'s are going to be very useful warships. Liikewise for the RN's Queen and Prince.