France could be making a lot of money off Taiwan with more Mirage 2000 sales, Rafale sales, submarine sales, and warship sales.

Ukraine looks to Western European yards for new corvette options.

I take they mean “just” Weapons and/or Weapons Systems…..not the ships themselves……….

There are three Nakhoda Ragam Class ships docked in the U.K. looking for a new home. What a great coincidence for Ukraine.

If it aint broke, dont fix it!

It is broke and it needs to be fixed ASAP! None of their ships have surface to air missiles, anti-ship missiles, or any type of anti-submarine warfare equipment. You would think the Philippines would have a better navy for an island nation located in strategic shipping lanes and are next to the contested Spratly islands.

“Personally, I think the Philippines have the best claim…….”

They have the best claim but the worst navy. No reason to claim anything if you can’t back it up. The Philippines should be begging for Perry class frigates and anything else they can get to replace their obsolete fleet of WWII era ships. The only thing worse than the Philippines navy has to be their air force. If the Philippines want any part of the disputed Spratly islands then they have a lot of upgrading to do to their armed forces.

What ships would Ukraine purchase from the USA?? Other than the obsolete Perry Class frigate and the Osprey class minesweeper I don’t see anything in the American fleet that Ukraine would be interested in.

Countries that don’t need carriers
Thailand. They have little use of theirs and the roles assigned to it could be done better by other units.

The only thing you wrote that actually made some sense!

Korea. Nothing but a show of force and arrogance to its neighbors. nice design, but little use in Korea’s strategic objectives.

I disagree. Korea has a navy that can protect and deploy with a carrier and has just as many strategic interests abroad as China.

India. Its enemy is right next door and most of its foreign interests are next to it too.

I disagree. India is a very strong regional player and has many foreign interests. The enemy right next door is not there only enemy too.

Spain. Why do they even need an amphibious assault ship. They rarely participate in wars with the US.

I disagree. Spain has just as many foreign interests as Italy, France, or the UK.

Countries that need carriers:
China. China is the next super power. it has lots of business and strategic interests abroad and it needs to defend them.

I agree.

Indonesia. An island nation like this needs some kind of carrier and a better navy.

I agree they need a better navy but not carriers as this point. If they get a respectable fleet out to sea then they can start thinking about carriers.

Canada. New potential for war over the Arctic Sea, Canada needs something better to project its force.

Same as Indonesia. They need new warships to protect and to be able to deploy with a carrier before they start thinking about getting carriers. Canadians do not like to spend money on defense too so a carrier is probably out of the question.

South Africa.

What are you smoking?

Some countries that should invest in carriers!

Japan (large carriers) = see China and South Korea.

Taiwan (Medium carriers) = see China and South Korea.

Argentina (Small / Medium carriers) = Only if they upgrade their naval fleet.