Written Question·Ministry of Defence·UIN 45514

Indo-Pacific Region: Navy

Tabled: 17 April 2025
Answered: 29 April 2025

Question

Andrew Rosindell

Reform UK — Romford

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, whether he is taking steps to increase the presence of the Royal Navy in the Indo-Pacific region.

Answer

Luke Pollard
In 2025, our maritime presence in the Indo Pacific will increase through Operation HIGHMAST, an eight-month multi-national UK-led carrier strike deployment comprising four Royal Navy platforms and an air wing. Op HIGHMAST will complement the Royal Navy's ...
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