Why Britain Sent Its Largest Aircraft Carrier to Hunt Russian Subs(opens in a new tab)
The UK Royal Navy has dispatched its flagship aircraft carrier, HMS Prince of Wales, into the Arctic to deter Russian submarines amid rising tensions.
Event
UK Carrier HMS Prince of Wales Deploys to High North After Russian Plane Drops Sonar Trackers
In early July, the Royal Navy’s flagship HMS Prince of Wales entered Arctic waters as part of NATO's deterrent posture against Russia. A Russian aircraft flew close to the carrier, dropped a large number of sonar trackers, and was escorted away by British F‑35 jets.
Coverage
Google Alert: Arctic Google Alert: Arctic On Board NATO's Arctic Aircraft Carrier Hunting for Russian Threats(opens in a new tab)
A British flagship aircraft carrier has been deployed to the Arctic as part of a NATO effort to hunt Russian threats, with WSJ reporters aboard to cover the mission aimed at deterring an escalating hybrid war in the high latitudes.
Google Alert: Arctic On Board NATO's Arctic Aircraft Carrier Hunting for Russian Threats(opens in a new tab)
The UK Royal Navy’s aircraft carrier HMS Prince of Wales has entered Arctic waters to deter growing Russian threats, underscoring NATO’s expanding presence in polar seas.
WSJ: World News On Board NATO’s Arctic Aircraft Carrier Hunting for Russian Threats(opens in a new tab)
The UK’s aircraft carrier HMS Prince of Wales was deployed to the High North in July to deter Russian incursions; a Russian plane flew close, dropped sonar trackers, and British F‑35 jets escorted it away.
