Even the USN depend on land-based AAR to project strike packages so it will be no different for the F-35B/QE.
Using the QE class for amphib / littoral / helicopter carry will present the biggest challenge range vs threat conundrum. Nobody has ever used a such a large ship in this role, or one with such reliance on others for self-defence.
The mantra (admittedly flawed) with the QE class was 'steel is cheap, air is free... but weapons are expensive'.
https://youtu.be/ATHhsrH16VQ