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UK Carrier Strike Group Conducts Massive NATO Exercise in Mediterranean

5/10/2025

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The UK Carrier Strike Group is currently engaged in Exercise MedStrike in the Ionian Sea, showcasing Italian F-35B jets aboard HMS Prince of Wales. From May 5-11, this impressive operation unites 21 warships, 41 fast jets, and over 8,000 personnel from NATO allies, bolstering security and collaboration in the Mediterranean region.

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The UK Carrier Strike Group is currently engaged in Exercise MedStrike in the Ionian Sea, showcasing Italian F-35B jets aboard HMS Prince of Wales. From May 5-11, this impressive operation unites 21 warships, 41 fast jets, and over 8,000 personnel from NATO allies, bolstering security and collaboration in the Mediterranean region.