Only two Phalanx on QE until end of 2020? Wtf? Why?https://hansard.parliament.uk/commons/2 ... anxWeapons
Dr Julian Lewis (New Forest East) (Con):
"How many Phalanx close-in weapon systems will be fitted to each new aircraft carrier; and if he will make a statement?"
The Minister for the Armed Forces (Mark Lancaster):
"Three Phalanx close-in weapon systems will be fitted to each new aircraft carrier. Two are being fitted to HMS Queen Elizabeth during her current capability insertion period, with the third to be fitted towards the end of 2020. Three will be fitted to HMS Prince Of Wales in 2020."
2x Phalanx Arcs: