https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/royal-navy-aircraft-carrier-departs-for-trainingContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/royal-navy-aircraft-carrier-departs-for-traininghttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/royal-navy-aircraft-carrier-departs-for-training#u61306Tue, 08 Sep 2026 10:40:12 +0000The Royal Navy aircraft carrier HMS Queen Elizabeth has departed from Portsmouth to lead a major NATO deployment. Returning to operations following the completion of her first major refit, the warship is operating in UK and European waters to strengthen NATO readiness. The deployment marks the first time the vessel has taken on this key NATO role, serving as a command ship for the Allied Response Force ahead of taking over as the fleet flagship next year from HMS Prince of Wales.Why it mattersThe departure marks a return to active duty for the aircraft carrier after its initial major maintenan