Starmer sends UK strike group to Arctic, cites rising Russia threat as Trump pushes Greenland deal

Fox News - WorldCenter-RightEN 3 min read 100% complete by Sophia ComptonFebruary 14, 2026 at 05:33 PM

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British Prime Minister Keir Starmer announced the UK will deploy its aircraft carrier strike group, led by HMS Prince of Wales, to the North Atlantic and High North later this year. The deployment, involving the U.S., Canada, and other NATO allies, aims to bolster Euro-Atlantic security amid rising security tensions and growing Russian military activity in the Arctic region. Starmer cited the need to deter potential Russian aggression, even after a possible peace agreement in Ukraine, due to continued Russian rearmament. The announcement coincides with President Trump's renewed interest in the U.S. acquiring Greenland, citing national security concerns related to Russia and China in the Arctic. The carrier strike group consists of an aircraft carrier, approximately 40 aircraft, a frigate, a destroyer, a submarine, and a supply ship.

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