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Indo-Pacific Region: Navy

Commons · Question 45514 · Tabled 17 Apr 2025 · Ministry of Defence · Official record

Answered 29 Apr 2025

Question

Asked by Andrew Rosindell

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

Answered by Luke Pollard, 29 Apr 2025

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 ...