A ROYAL Navy carrier led a display of force involving 25 vessels as the UK took part in Nato’s largest Arctic military drill in 30 years.

In a drill dubbed Cold Response, six Royal Navy ships and 2,000 British personnel joined vessels and troops from 26 other countries.

The practise is being led by the UK’s aircraft carrier HMS Prince of Wales.

The military exercise in Norway began on Monday.

The drill began on Monday in Norway, amid rising tensions between Russia and the West over Ukraine’s incursion.

The HMS Prince of Wales, which is presently serving as Nato’s command ship, has travelled north to the Arctic to take part in the drill, which will involve 30,000 troops, 200 planes, and 50 ships.

The UK’s amphibious contribution to Cold Response is led by RFA Mounts Bay and HMS Albion.

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