British carrier Prince of Wales makes first port call in Japan
JUNNOSUKE KOBARA
August 13, 2025 01:05 JST
TOKYO -- British aircraft carrier Prince of Wales made its first Japanese port call Tuesday, underscoring the deepening maritime cooperation between the two sides.
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