UK preparing aircraft carrier for possible Middle East deployment
The Guardian World
by Harry TaylorMarch 7, 2026
Royal Navy readying HMS Prince of Wales so it can be quickly deployed if decision made to mobilise it to region
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The UK is preparing an aircraft carrier before a possible deployment to the Middle East, the Ministry of Defence has said.
Royal Navy workers in Portsmouth are readying HMS Prince of Wales, the navy’s flagship, meaning it could be deployed more quickly if a decision is made to mobilise it to the region.
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Originally published on The Guardian World on 3/7/2026