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• • HMS Queen Elizabeth (R08) is a 65,000-ton British warship that departed Portsmouth on Saturday, September 5, 2026.
• • The carrier will undergo three months of training and operations around UK and Northern European waters.
• • More than 800 personnel will participate in the intensive program.
• • Queen Elizabeth was designated as the Afloat Command Platform for NATO's Allied Reaction Force Maritime (ARF(M)) in July 2026.
• • It is the first Queen Elizabeth-class carrier to serve as a floating command platform for NATO's rapid reaction maritime force.
• • The ARF(M) is designed to respond to conventional conflict, hybrid warfare, terrorism, and cyber attacks.
• • The ship will undergo advanced training under Flag Officer Sea Training (FOST).
• • Queen Elizabeth is scheduled to regain 'very high readiness' Royal Navy carrier status in 2027, replacing HMS Prince of Wales (R09).
• • Maintenance was conducted in phases starting in late 2024, with major engineering work at Rosyth Royal Dockyard, Scotland, from August 2025 to March 2026.
• • The carrier returned to its Portsmouth base in May 2026 for sea trials and operational preparation.
• • Commander Captain Claire Thompson stated the deployment marks a milestone in UK commitments to NATO.
• • The autumn deployment includes multinational training to enhance collective defense and deterrence capabilities.
• • NATO has increased military readiness across the North Atlantic, Northern Europe, and the Arctic in response to Russia.
• • The carrier's updated strategy integrates crewed warships, fighter jets, drones, and autonomous systems for modern warfare.
• • Queen Elizabeth is projected to take over the high-readiness role from HMS Prince of Wales by the end of 2027.