HEADLINES & GLOBAL NEWS By Feb 02, 2021 05:54 AM EST The light carrier studies will determine if the small carrier is worth the effort to add to the US fleet. One of the considerations is how they will fit into the overall strategy. Having supercarriers is advantageous for any nation, but they are high maintenance, yet small carriers are lighter on the budget alternative. Why small carriers? Naval engineers are working on smaller carrier designs incorporated in a joint force as supercarrier replacements or added to a carrier strike group at less cost. These ships are less complicated and very cost-effective as well, reported USNI.