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@RoyalNavy
At sea, on land and in the air. ⚓️🇬🇧
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“Prepare for action, Prepare for action…”
As we continue to strengthen our readiness, our Ops Room and Ships Company tested their abilities to react to an airborne threat.
#breathingfire#
@RoyalNavy @DefenceOps @DefenceHQ
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Vice Admiral Paul Beattie, Second Sea Lord, joins Stephen Watson aboard XV Patrick Blackett to discuss the Hybrid Navy, autonomous systems and the transformation taking place across the Service.
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For variety and sampling life in the Indo-Pacific, try @HMS_Spey.
Overhaul in Singapore. Extensive training in the Gulf of Thailand. Patrol of the South China Sea. Exercises in the Philippines. International relations in Japan. 🇬🇧🇸🇬🇵🇭🇯🇵
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🚁🌊 @HMSSomerset and her Merlin helicopter sharpen their anti-submarine warfare edge in the Atlantic.
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Taking centre stage...
@HMSSutherland proved a popular attraction during events celebrating the 837th anniversary of the port of Hamburg, welcoming more than 5,000 visitors aboard.
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🛡️Commando shield 🛡️
#RoyalMarines# air defence experts have been on station in the Eastern Mediterranean since rapidly redeploying from the Arctic in March, remaining at the heart of the UK’s defensive efforts ever since.
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The Royal Navy's ‘air ambulance’ was scrambled in the Norwegian Sea as @HMSPWLS tested its ability to rescue and stabilise a seriously injured sailor from @HMSDuncan.
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Ready for anything... 🗡️🇬🇧
#RoyalMarines# seized vehicles and conducted fast-paced helicopter raids as they stay sharp for upcoming operations during intensive training on Salisbury Plain.
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A torpedo drops from a #RoyalNavy# submarine-hunting Merlin during an exercise in the Atlantic with frigate @HMSSomerset. The mission is to protect the UK’s nuclear deterrent, monitor submarine activity and protect critical undersea cables and pipelines.
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Pacific patrollers...
We join @HMS_Spey during a freedom of navigation patrol of the Spratly Islands in the South China Sea for your latest headlines from across the Royal Navy.
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RN aviators ensured one of the biggest youth events in south-west England ran smoothly over the weekend.
CHF loaned personnel and aircraft to the British Army-run Ten Tors, a huge test of orienteering, leadership and independence for teenagers.
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Dragon switches focus to Strait mission.
@HMSDragon is heading for the Middle East and a potential mission in the Strait of Hormuz to secure the critical waterway and safeguard freedom of navigation as part of multinational efforts.
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Not your average landing. 🪂
The Royal Navy Parachute Display Team welcome back @HMSQNLZ to Portsmouth.
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Today we mark Victory in Europe Day, honouring the courage and sacrifice of those who served at sea and beyond.
The Royal Navy’s role in securing victory will never be forgotten.
#VEDay#
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Important couple of days in Madrid for the Chiefs of European Navies summit (CHENS 26)
Today I highlighted the vital work that the UK & Norway-led Maritime Capability Coalition is doing to support Ukraine’s Navy and bolster its security in the Black Sea
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Happy hunting ground
@HMSTrent is returning to the Caribbean for hurricane season operations and to hunt smugglers - a task she's been particular adept at after seizing £750m of drugs in 2024.
Before that, though, it's a trip to New Orleans for #Sail250#
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Keeping UK waters safe...
#RoyalNavy# warships and helicopters continuously monitored a Russian frigate and its accompanying vessels in UK waters throughout April.
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The #RoyalNavy# tested a network that allowed ships, drones and uncrewed systems to share information directly with each other, rather than relying on a single hub or traditional satellite links during Exercise Trident Sprint.
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Skills that save lives.
Our expert engineers train shoulder-to-shoulder with @Forsvaret_no crews, honing their critical firefighting and lifesaving skills. #TamberShield#
Tamber Shield is underway. Interoperability tested across air, land and sea. The fjords have become a demanding multi-domain battle playground.
