According to information published by the UK Ministry of Defence on July 5, 2025, the British Royal Navy’s flagship aircraft carrier HMS Prince of Wales, accompanied by the Type 23 frigate HMS Richmond and the Royal New Zealand Navy's frigate HMNZS Te Kaha, conducted Barrier Operations training while deployed on Operation Highmast 2025. The coordinated drills focused on “barrier ops,” a high-value naval tactic where escort ships maneuver into strategic positions to intercept or deter incoming threats, such as hostile surface combatants, from targeting the carrier or key vessels within a strike group. Read full Naval News at this link ...
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| British Royal Navy HMS Richmond and HMNZS Te Kaha from the New Zealand Navy maneuver alongside during Barrier Operations training with HMS Prince of Wales as part of Operation Highmast 2025. (Picture source: UK MoD) |
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