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UK Aircraft Carrier 'Prince of Wales' on High Alert for Middle East Deployment

Published March 7, 2026, 17:14
UK Aircraft Carrier 'Prince of Wales' on High Alert for Middle East Deployment

The British aircraft carrier HMS Prince of Wales is being put on high alert for potential deployment to the Middle East. The readiness time for relocation has been reduced to 5 days. Crews have been informed of the possibility of deployment, but it is not certain that it will be sent to reinforce British defenses in the Gulf and around Cyprus. This move gives Prime Minister Keir Starmer more options for rapid mobilization if deemed necessary.