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- On November 25, 2025, British and Italian forces flew F-35B jets and AV-8B Harriers over HMS Prince of Wales and Italy's flagship Cavour.
- The event followed Exercise Neptune Strike as part of Operation Highmast to strengthen NATO interoperability.
- The UK deployed a record 24 F-35B aircraft, the largest number aboard a British carrier.
- Commodore James Blackmore described the deployment as a milestone, with about 4,500 personnel in multinational exercises.
