Onceapilot
As Brat states, it is a family thing. 'We' refers both to the UK, and to the Royal Navy. As a member of the Naval Service - the Royal Navy in the widest sense including RM, QARNNS, RNR, RMR, and QARNNS(R) - (I am RNR), I think the entire Service has shown huge resilience in keeping the project going, and keeping both skills and doctrine alive, after the political cowardice and stupidity of SDSR 10.
Personally I am only involved on the sidelines as a supporter (although I did work with some components destined for F-35), however Reservists are involved and will be more so in the near future.
Talking of family:
Her Majesty will soon name her namesake carrier