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HMS Prince of Wales (R09) is a Queen Elizabeth Class Aircraft Carrier currently operated by the Royal Navy. HMS Prince of Wales was built by Aircraft Carrier Alliance at Rosyth Dockyard in United Kingdom. The ship has been in active service for 7 years.
The Queen Elizabeth class carriers are the largest warships ever built for the Royal Navy and represent a major leap in British naval aviation capability. Equipped with a ski-jump ramp and advanced flight deck, they operate F-35B Lightning II stealth fighters and Merlin helicopters, providing powerful air support, power projection, and command functions for UK and allied task groups worldwide.
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HMS Prince of Wales (R09) Current Deployment Details
Deployment Began: Wed May 06, 2026
Days Deployed: 51 days
Current Location: Operating in the High North / Arctic region as part of Operation Firecrest
Previous Location: Loch Long, Scotland (ammunition loading) / departed UK waters early May 2026
Mission: Leading UK Carrier Strike Group on Operation Firecrest deployment to the North Atlantic and High North. Conducting NATO exercises with allies to reinforce security and deter Russian maritime activity in the Arctic region.
Sources: Royal Navy, UK Ministry of Defence, Naval News (May–June 2026)
Last Updated: Sat Jun 20, 2026 22:11 UTC
HMS Prince of Wales Military Ship Tracking Map
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HMS Prince of Wales Military Ship Details
The Queen Elizabeth class carriers are the largest warships ever built for the Royal Navy and represent a major leap in British naval aviation capability. Equipped with a ski-jump ramp and advanced flight deck, they operate F-35B Lightning II stealth fighters and Merlin helicopters, providing powerful air support, power projection, and command functions for UK and allied task groups worldwide.
Queen Elizabeth Class Sister Ship
| Ship Name | Line Name |
|---|---|
| HMS Queen Elizabeth | Royal Navy |