In a strategic move, Britain is sending the HMS Prince of Wales, an aircraft carrier, alongside its naval task group to the North Atlantic and Arctic regions later this year. This deployment aims to bolster NATO's Arctic Sentry operation, which is specifically focused on securing these critical waters from the escalating threats posed by Russia. The decision reflects a heightened concern over Russian military activities in the region, which have raised alarms regarding the safety of undersea cables and pipelines crucial for communications and energy.