
Britain is sending a huge naval force through some of the most tense waters in Asia
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The largest naval flotilla assembled by Britain in recent years will set sail in May on a months' long voyage through the Pacific, the country's Defense Ministry said Monday.
"When our Carrier Strike Group (CSG) sets sail next month, it will be flying the flag for Global Britain -- projecting our influence, signaling our power, engaging with our friends and reaffirming our commitment to addressing the security challenges of today and tomorrow," UK Defense Secretary Ben Wallace said Monday. "The UK is not stepping back but sailing forth to play an active role in shaping the international system of the 21st century," Wallace said.More Related News