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flag UK's largest naval homecoming in 20 years sees 4,500 troops return after 8-month global deployment.

flag Thousands of UK military personnel returned home ahead of Christmas after an eight-month, 40,000-nautical-mile deployment in Operation Highmast, marking the largest naval homecoming in two decades. flag The Royal Navy’s HMS Prince of Wales and supporting ships arrived at Portsmouth and Plymouth, with the return accelerated due to stormy weather. flag The carrier strike group conducted joint exercises and diplomatic missions across the Mediterranean, Middle East, Asia, and the Indo-Pacific with allies including Australia, Japan, Norway, Canada, and Spain. flag Over 2,500 personnel from multiple nations participated, with numbers peaking at 4,500 during major operations. flag Defence Secretary John Healey praised the mission for strengthening international partnerships and advancing the UK’s global military presence. flag Commodore James Blackmore confirmed the strike group returned at full operational capability. flag Families across the UK celebrated emotional reunions, expressing relief and joy after months apart. flag The Ministry of Defence highlighted the deployment’s role in supporting national security and economic growth, particularly through trade ties with the Indo-Pacific region.

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