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HMS Prince of Wales is entering final preparations ahead of its major multinational deployment, Operation Highmast, to the Mediterranean and Indo-Pacific regions.
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British carrier strike group getting ready to deploy
HMS Prince of Wales is entering final preparations ahead of its major multinational deployment, Operation Highmast, to the Mediterranean and Indo-Pacific regions.
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April 8, 2025 at 12:56 PM
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The UK Carrier Strike Group (CSG), led by HMS Prince of Wales, has taken part in Exercise Bersama Lima 2025 off the Malaysian coast as part of Operation Highmast.
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British carrier leads multinational task force in Pacific
The UK Carrier Strike Group (CSG), led by HMS Prince of Wales, has taken part in Exercise Bersama Lima 2025 off the Malaysian coast as part of Operation Highmast.
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October 2, 2025 at 6:38 AM
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As HMS Prince of Wales sets off today for the UK carrier strike group deployment, wouldn't you like an explainer on the what and the why of Operation HIGHMAST?

Well, you're in luck - I wrote you one.

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Operation HIGHMAST
What does the carrier strike group deployment do for Britain?
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April 22, 2025 at 11:12 AM
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HMS Dauntless, one of the Royal Navy’s six Type 45 destroyers, has successfully carried out live-fire exercises during Operation Highmast.
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British destroyer ‘opens fire’ in Pacific
HMS Dauntless, one of the Royal Navy’s six Type 45 destroyers, has successfully carried out live-fire exercises during Operation Highmast.
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July 30, 2025 at 11:02 AM
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The UK’s 2025 Carrier Strike Group (CSG) returns home this weekend after an eight-month deployment across the Indo-Pacific, wrapping up Operation Highmast.
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UK Carrier Group ends eight-month Indo-Pacific mission
The UK’s 2025 Carrier Strike Group (CSG) returns home this weekend after an eight-month deployment across the Indo-Pacific, wrapping up Operation Highmast.
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November 28, 2025 at 5:26 PM
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Britain's Carrier Strike Group, currently deployed to the Indo-Pacific under Operation Highmast, has conducted a high-intensity barrier operation exercise designed to 'fight off' an intruding warship attempting to close on a British aircraft carrier.
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Warship attempts to ‘breach’ British Carrier Group
Britain's Carrier Strike Group, currently deployed to the Indo-Pacific under Operation Highmast, has conducted a high-intensity barrier operation exercise designed to 'fight off' an intruding warship attempting to close on a British aircraft carrier.
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July 14, 2025 at 7:50 PM
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Royal Navy warships HMS Richmond and HMS Dauntless have been sharpening their gunnery skills in the Mediterranean as part of the UK’s flagship global naval mission, Operation Highmast.
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British warships ‘open fire’ in Mediterranean
Royal Navy warships HMS Richmond and HMS Dauntless have been sharpening their gunnery skills in the Mediterranean as part of the UK’s flagship global naval mission, Operation Highmast.
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May 5, 2025 at 11:17 AM
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As the UK Carrier Strike Group is set to begin its eight-month Operation Highmast, the Royal Air Force has underlined the critical role of its Air Mobility Force.
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RAF Air Mobility ‘backbone’ of UK carrier strike ops
As the UK Carrier Strike Group is set to begin its eight-month Operation Highmast, the Royal Air Force has underlined the critical role of its Air Mobility Force.
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April 19, 2025 at 11:07 AM
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HMS Dauntless, one of the Royal Navy’s six Type 45 destroyers, has successfully carried out live-fire exercises during Operation Highmast.
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British destroyer ‘opens fire’ in Pacific
HMS Dauntless, one of the Royal Navy’s six Type 45 destroyers, has successfully carried out live-fire exercises during Operation Highmast.
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July 31, 2025 at 5:38 AM
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The UK Carrier Strike Group (CSG), led by HMS Prince of Wales, has taken part in Exercise Bersama Lima 2025 off the Malaysian coast as part of Operation Highmast.
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British carrier leads multinational task force in Pacific
The UK Carrier Strike Group (CSG), led by HMS Prince of Wales, has taken part in Exercise Bersama Lima 2025 off the Malaysian coast as part of Operation Highmast.
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September 30, 2025 at 12:48 PM
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The next phase of the Royal Navy’s Carrier Strike Group 25 deployment, Operation Highmast, will focus on integrated air operations with British and Japanese forces preparing for combined F-35B activities at sea
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British and Japanese carrier jets to operate together
The next phase of the Royal Navy’s Carrier Strike Group 25 deployment, Operation Highmast, will focus on integrated air operations with British and Japanese forces preparing for combined F-35B activities at sea
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August 5, 2025 at 8:30 AM
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Prime Minister Keir Starmer visited the Royal Navy’s flagship HMS Prince of Wales ahead of its departure on the UK’s premier naval deployment of the year, Operation Highmast.
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Starmer tours HMS Prince of Wales ahead of deployment
Prime Minister Keir Starmer visited the Royal Navy’s flagship HMS Prince of Wales ahead of its departure on the UK’s premier naval deployment of the year, Operation Highmast.
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April 25, 2025 at 10:50 AM
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Vi har noll med detta att göra www.regeringen.se/pressmeddela...
Sverige deltar i Operation Highmast i indopacifiska regionen
Regeringen har beslutat att Försvarsmakten ska delta med stabsofficerare inom ramen för Operation Highmast. Det är en brittiskledd insats där en...
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April 11, 2025 at 9:39 AM
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Royal Marine Commandos have been pictured fast-roping from a Merlin Mk4 helicopter onto the flight deck of HMS Prince of Wales, as part of ongoing operations under the UK-led Carrier Strike Group deployment, Operation Highmast.
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British Commandos fast-rope onto aircraft carrier
Royal Marine Commandos have been pictured fast-roping from a Merlin Mk4 helicopter onto the flight deck of HMS Prince of Wales, as part of ongoing operations under the UK-led Carrier Strike Group deployment, Operation Highmast.
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June 13, 2025 at 9:06 AM
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"The UK demonstrates its enduring commitment to the Indo-Pacific through deployments such 'Operation HIGHMAST' led by UK Carrier Strike Group 25", said United States Indo-Pacific Command.
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UK aircraft carrier deployment to Pacific praised by the U.S.
"The UK demonstrates its enduring commitment to the Indo-Pacific through deployments such 'Operation HIGHMAST' led by UK Carrier Strike Group 25", said United States Indo-Pacific Command.
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April 18, 2025 at 4:42 PM
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Exceptional night-time images from the deck of HMS Prince of Wales, captured by Leading Photographer Bill Spurr, show British and US aviators in action during Operation Highmast. #CSG25
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Night Ops on HMS Prince of Wales captured in stunning images
Exceptional night-time images from the deck of HMS Prince of Wales, captured by Leading Photographer Bill Spurr, show British and US aviators in action during Operation Highmast. #CSG25
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August 5, 2025 at 9:34 AM
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The Carrier Strike Group of HMS Prince of Wales has entered the Mediterranean following a five-month deployment across the Indo-Pacific, marking the homeward phase of Operation Highmast, one of the Royal Navy’s most extensive missions in recent years.
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British carrier strike group enters Mediterranean
The Carrier Strike Group of HMS Prince of Wales has entered the Mediterranean following a five-month deployment across the Indo-Pacific, marking the homeward phase of Operation Highmast, one of the Royal Navy’s most extensive missions in recent years.
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November 1, 2025 at 9:42 PM
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Good morning everyone

F-35B jets land back on HMS Prince of Wales after conducting flying operations during Operation Highmast.
October 1, 2025 at 6:01 AM
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The Royal Navy’s flagship aircraft carrier, HMS Prince of Wales (R09) made a port visit to Crete, Greece, as part of its global deployment leading the Carrier Strike Group in Operation Highmast. Naval News was on board to bring you this exclusive report 🇬🇧
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Aboard Royal Navy Aircraft Carrier HMS Prince of Wales - Naval News
HMS Prince of Wales, the Royal Navy’s aircraft carrier, visited Crete while leading the CSG on its global Operation Highmast deployment.
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November 13, 2025 at 5:03 PM
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Striking new images released by the Ministry of Defence show the UK Carrier Strike Group operating at pace in the Red Sea, as the task group continues its eight-month deployment to the Indo-Pacific under Operation Highmast.
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June 14, 2025 at 7:06 AM
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Britain's upcoming deployment of air and sea power around the world is about more than readiness. It’s about deterrence.
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Why ‘Operation Highmast’ matters to the UK
Britain's upcoming deployment of air and sea power around the world is about more than readiness. It’s about deterrence.
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April 14, 2025 at 9:40 AM
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Vessels of the UK Carrier Strike Group, including a Royal Navy carrier, destroyer, frigate & RFA tanker plus warships & auxiliary from NATO allies. A Spanish frigate will join the CSG. Committed to the eight-month Operation Highmast, starting today & deploying to Indo-Pacific.
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Vessels of the UK Carrier Strike Group, including a Royal Navy carrier, destroyer, frigate & RFA tanker plus warships & auxiliary from NATO allies. A Spanish frigate will join the CSG. Committed to the eight-month Operation Highmast, starting today & deploying to Indo-Pacific.
April 22, 2025 at 12:10 PM
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Exceptional night-time images from the deck of HMS Prince of Wales, captured by Leading Photographer Bill Spurr, show British and US aviators in action during Operation Highmast. #CSG25
ukdefencejournal.org.uk/night-ops-on...
Night Ops on HMS Prince of Wales captured in stunning images
Exceptional night-time images from the deck of HMS Prince of Wales, captured by Leading Photographer Bill Spurr, show British and US aviators in action during Operation Highmast. #CSG25
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August 20, 2025 at 2:53 PM
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Britain's upcoming deployment of air and sea power around the world is about more than readiness. It’s about deterrence.
ukdefencejournal.org.uk/why-operatio...
Why ‘Operation Highmast’ matters to the UK
Britain's upcoming deployment of air and sea power around the world is about more than readiness. It’s about deterrence.
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April 18, 2025 at 7:24 AM
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Exceptional night-time images from the deck of HMS Prince of Wales, captured by Leading Photographer Bill Spurr, show British and US aviators in action during Operation Highmast. #CSG25
ukdefencejournal.org.uk/night-ops-on...
Night Ops on HMS Prince of Wales captured in stunning images
Exceptional night-time images from the deck of HMS Prince of Wales, captured by Leading Photographer Bill Spurr, show British and US aviators in action during Operation Highmast. #CSG25
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August 7, 2025 at 12:26 PM