The British aircraft carrier HMS Prince of Wales, whose departure was postponed for the NATO exercise Steadfast Defender, set out to maneuver to Norway. This has been reported Web site British Navy.
“Britain’s largest warship sailed for Norway today to lead an international task force in one of the most important military exercises in a generation,” the statement said.
Previously, The Telegraph newspaper reported that the aircraft carrier HMS Prince of Wales will attend Last minute NATO exercise.
4 February reportedIt was stated that the aircraft carrier HMS Queen Elizabeth, the flagship of the British fleet, could not participate in the NATO Steadfast Defender 2024 exercise due to malfunction. According to initial information, the ship was planned to sail on Sunday, but experts detected a problem in the operation of the starboard shaft and the aircraft carrier had to be left in the port for repairs.
It was assumed that HMS Queen Elizabeth would participate in the training of NATO troops off the coast of Norway. There they will practice the sequence of naval operations, including landings in March.
Previously reportedIt was stated that the active phase of NATO exercises started near the Russian borders.