UK's Majestic Warship HMS Prince of Wales Steps Shore in Tokyo, Significantly Upgrading UK's Role in Indo-Pacific Operations
Britain's Carrier Strike Group Arrives in Tokyo, Reinforcing Indo-Pacific Presence
The Royal Navy's flagship, HMS Prince of Wales, has sailed into Tokyo Bay on August 28, 2023, marking a significant milestone in Operation HIGHMAST, an eight-month mission spanning from the Mediterranean to the Indo-Pacific.
By sailing into Tokyo, the Carrier Strike Group demonstrates the collective resolve of Britain and its partners to uphold peace and stability across the Indo-Pacific. The visit is significant as it marks the first time the UK has entered Tokyo in history, symbolising the importance of Britain's partnership with Japan and its commitment to regional security.
More than 4,500 British personnel are participating in the deployment, including 2,500 Royal Navy sailors and Royal Marines, nearly 600 Royal Air Force personnel, and around 900 soldiers. The mission now pivots fully to Asia, reinforcing the UK's role as a global maritime power and a reliable ally.
The Carrier Strike Group, led by HMS Prince of Wales and joined by ships and aircraft from a dozen allied nations, has already navigated the Mediterranean, Middle East, and Indian Ocean. During its mission in the Northern Philippine Sea, the group completed nine days of joint operations with the United States and Japan.
Operation HIGHMAST is designed to reaffirm the UK's commitment to safeguarding the freedom of the seas, supporting allies, and protecting international trade routes. The mission showcases not only Britain's military strength but also the country's technological innovation and industrial excellence.
US Marines launched F-35B Lightning jets from the Royal Navy's flagship aircraft carrier, HMS Prince of Wales, as part of an international exercise. The mission in the Indo-Pacific reinforces the UK's role as a global maritime power and a reliable ally.
The arrival in Tokyo represents the "gold stop" of the journey, symbolising the importance of Britain's partnership with Japan and its commitment to regional security. The multinational task force led by HMS Prince of Wales in Operation HIGHMAST includes the United Kingdom, Norway, Spain, Canada, South Korea, India, Singapore, Malaysia, and the United States.
As the visit marks the halfway point of Operation HIGHMAST, the UK Carrier Strike Group's mission in the Indo-Pacific reaffirms the UK's commitment to safeguarding the freedom of the seas and supporting allies. The mission in the Indo-Pacific is a demonstration of Britain's military strength and technological innovation, further solidifying the country's position as a global maritime power.
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