Why Britain Sent Its Largest Aircraft Carrier to Hunt Russian Subs | WSJ

HMS PRINCE OF WALES – Amid growing Russian threats in the Arctic, the U.K. Royal Navy has deployed its flagship aircraft carrier to deter Moscow’s incursions into strategic waterways. As a sign of the tension in the area, in early July, a Russian plane flew close to the carrier and dropped a large number of sonar trackers in its path, before British F-35 jets scrambled to escort the plane away. WSJ’s Sune Rasmussen goes on board the ship to understand how NATO is working to confront Russia in the High North. Chapters: 0:00 Russia’s NATO threats in the High North 1:18 On the flight deck 2:19 Inside the threats to the region 5:39 Life on board the ship 7:16 Challenges defending the Arctic WSJ Originals features in-depth reporting, investigations and on-the-ground journalism that uncovers the forces shaping business, politics and the world around us. #Russia #NATO #WSJ