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UK's largest naval homecoming in 20 years sees 4,500 troops return after 8-month global deployment.
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.
The Royal Navy’s HMS Prince of Wales and supporting ships arrived at Portsmouth and Plymouth, with the return accelerated due to stormy weather.
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.
Over 2,500 personnel from multiple nations participated, with numbers peaking at 4,500 during major operations.
Defence Secretary John Healey praised the mission for strengthening international partnerships and advancing the UK’s global military presence.
Commodore James Blackmore confirmed the strike group returned at full operational capability.
Families across the UK celebrated emotional reunions, expressing relief and joy after months apart.
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.
El mayor regreso a casa naval del Reino Unido en 20 años ve a 4.500 tropas regresar después de 8 meses de despliegue global.