Air Warfare

A look at the UK-led carrier strike group in Singapore [PHOTOS]

Breaking Defense shares an up-close look at the HMS Prince of Wales carrier strike group.

By Mike Yeo on July 03, 2025 9:01 am
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The Royal Navy’s Queen Elizabeth-class aircraft carrier HMS Prince of Wales arrives at the Marina Bay Cruise Centre in Singapore on June 23. (Photo credit: Mike Yeo)

SINGAPORE — The UK-led carrier strike group centered on the aircraft carrier HMS Prince of Wales is currently in the Indo-Pacific as part of its 2025 deployment. Codenamed Operation Highmast, the carrier and some of its escorts stopped by Singapore in late June and Breaking Defense was there to cover the visit.

Below you can find a selection of photos of the strike group.

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British F-35B Lightning II Joint Strike Fighter on board the HMS Prince of Wales with part of Singapore’s skyline in the background. (Photo credit: Mike Yeo)
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Royal Navy Wildcat antisubmarine helicopter on board the HMS Prince of Wales in Singapore. (Photo credit: Mike Yeo)
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The Royal Australian Navy Hobart-class destroyer HMAS Sydney arriving in Singapore on June 25 to join up with the UK-led carrier strike group. (Photo credit: Mike Yeo)
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The Type 45 destroyer HMS Dauntless leaving the naval facility operated by the British Defence Singapore Support Unit at Sembawang in Singapore on June 29 to continue with the carrier strike group’s Indo Pacific deployment. (Photo credit: Mike Yeo)