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Royal Navy Ends Participation in Cold Response 2022

April 14, 2022 admin

More than 3,000 sailors and Royal Marines were deployed deep inside the Arctic Circle – ashore, at sea and in the skies of Norway – to demonstrate the UK’s commitment to safeguarding Europe’s ‘northern flank’ against any aggressor. They joined more than 27,000 personnel, warships, armor, and air power from more than two dozen NATO allies and partners for Cold…

HMS Medway Conducts Trials with Merlin Helicopter

May 21, 2020 admin

May 20, 2020 – The Navy’s largest helicopter has debuted on its global patrol ships for the first time, during three days of intensive training in the Caribbean. Commando-carrying Merlin Mk4s touched down on HMS Medway during a concerted period of aviation training for the new patrol ship in preparation for the imminent hurricane season. Medway is currently working side-by-side…

Despite COVID-19 at Home, RFA Argus Deploys to Caribbean

April 2, 2020 admin

April 2, 2020 – RFA Argus has set sail for the Caribbean in preparation to support the British Overseas Territories during the upcoming hurricane season and will be able to assist with the response to the Covid-19 pandemic if required. RFA Argus’ deployment to the Caribbean had been scheduled for the hurricane season, but she will now be able to…