HMS Prince of Wales' NATO Mission Postponed Without Explanation

The Royal Navy's flagship was set to lead a significant exercise off Norway, following a similar delay of its sister ship.

The departure of the Royal Navy aircraft carrier HMS Prince of Wales for a major NATO exercise was postponed at the last moment due to unspecified reasons.
This delay follows a similar incident with its sister ship, HMS Queen Elizabeth, which was unable to sail due to a problem with its starboard propeller coupling.
The HMS Prince of Wales was preparing to lead Exercise Steadfast Defender off Norway, marking the largest NATO deployment since the Cold War.
Concerns have been raised about the UK's naval readiness, especially in light of recent attacks on commercial and naval ships in the Red Sea.
The Ministry of Defence has not provided a specific reason for the postponement, but assures that the carrier will sail soon, subject to suitable conditions.