Britain to Build New Supercarriers

Actually, their first large carriers since WW 2!. From the UK Ministry of Defence:

Today's announcement also paves the way for the purchase of
two new aircraft carriers, a decision which will offer unprecedented
capabilities for the UK's Armed Forces... Defence Secretary Des Browne
said:
"... we can confirm that we will now place orders for two 65,000
tonne aircraft carriers – the largest ships ever sailed by the Royal Navy. The
carriers represent a step change in our capability, enabling us to deliver
increased strategic effect and influence around the world at a time and place of
our choosing."

Another interesting quote from the site-"the largest ships ever sailed by the Royal Navy and a key part of modern expeditionary capability".

For a computer generated video of the new ships, to be named HMS Queen Elizabeth and HMS Prince of Wales, click here.

Image is courtesy of the MoD Website.