HMS Prince of Wales leads the British aircraft carrier group
The flagship of the Royal Navy of Great Britain, the aircraft carrier HMS Prince of Wales, arrived in the port of Tokyo, leading the British aircraft carrier Strike Group (CSG). This visit marks one of the most significant British diplomatic and military presences in East Asia in recent times and highlights London's growing focus on the Indo-Pacific region.
The aircraft carrier, escorted by escort ships and supported by F-35B aircraft, demonstrates the UK's ability to project power and participate in international operations on a global level.
Tokyo visit: from public tours to Security Summit
The Tokyo stop includes a wide range of activities. Guided tours aboard the aircraft carrier are organized for the public — a rare opportunity to see the UK's largest ship building from the inside. In parallel, meetings are being held with senior representatives of the Japanese government, the Ministry of Defense and military leaders.
Special attention is paid to strengthening bilateral cooperation in the field of security and technology, which is in line with the Global Britain strategy.
Pacific Future Forum as a dialogue center
The central event of the visit will be the Pacific Future Forum, an international summit bringing together experts, politicians and business representatives. The Forum is focused on three key areas:
- Regional security and stability
- Development of advanced technologies, including cybersecurity and AI
- Economic cooperation in the Asia-Pacific region
The strategic importance of the UK's presence in the region
This visit is part of the UK's long—term strategy to strengthen its presence in the Indo-Pacific region. It demonstrates London's willingness to support rules, freedom of navigation and collective security in the face of growing geopolitical tensions.
Close ties with Japan, one of the UK's key strategic partners in Asia, play an important role in building a sustainable alliance based on shared values and interests.
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