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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Clara Margotin

Uk’s HMS Prince of Wales hit by more technical issues while docked Norway

  • The UK's largest warship, HMS Prince of Wales , has experienced a minor technical issue while docked in Stavanger, Norway .
  • The £3.5 billion aircraft carrier had recently departed from Scotland for a deployment intended to provide security across the Atlantic and High North regions.
  • The Ministry of Defence confirmed the issue, stating that the vessel is expected to resume its journey in the coming days.
  • This incident marks the second breakdown for the HMS Prince of Wales, following a similar issue in 2022 during its journey to joint exercises with the US Navy.
  • A senior Navy source was quoted as describing the latest breakdown as 'devastating for morale'.

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HMS Prince of Wales: UK’s largest warship breaks down again

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