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@UKMCCMiddleEast
UK Maritime Component Command (UKMCC).
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https://www.royalnavy.mod.uk/Kipion 22-07-2020 09:21:18
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The crews of HMS Lancaster and HMS Diamond stand in harmโs way this Christmas to protect maritime security in the face of threats towards shipping in the Red Sea โ a danger now faced down by the Combined Maritime Forces on Operation Prosperity Guardian.
Alongside our regional partners and allies, HMS Diamond will make a substantial and valuable contribution to Operation Prosperity Guardian in support of the Combined Maritime Forces and Combined Task Force 153.
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FOST assured Boarding Operations โ
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DIAMOND ๐ and her Ship's Company ready in all respects for future tasking โ
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#GlobalModernReady
UKMCCMiddleEast Commander UK Mine Countermeasures Force
All change please, all change!
The entire crew of HMS Lancaster have traded places - allowing 200 sailors and marines to enjoy ๐๐
with loved ones... while 200 colleagues stand watch in the Gulf, operating the frigate over the festive season.
Bolstering the UK's security presence in the Middle East...
#RoyalNavy destroyer HMS Diamond has been deployed to the Gulf and will join minehunters and @HMSLancaster in protecting the regionโs vital waterways, reassuring merchant vessels and ensuring the safe flow of trade.
The UK ๐ฌ๐ง is committed to upholding Freedom of Navigation in the Middle East. Together with our allies and partners as part of Combined Maritime Forces, we work to prevent threats to vessels travelling through regional and international waters that are critical to the global economy.
UKMCCMiddleEast Combined Maritime Forces U.S. Naval Forces Central Command/U.S. 5th Fleet Our facility in Bahrain symbolises in bricks and mortar the UKโs enduring commitment to Bahrain and the Gulf.
Today I signed a declaration of intent with HE Field Marshal Sheikh Khalifa to establish a Defence Cooperation Agreement to bring about an even closer partnership. ๐ฌ๐ง๐ง๐ญ
It was a privilege to welcome Chief of the Defence Staff ๐ฌ๐ง to NSF Bahrain. He had the opportunity to talk to members from all three services about what life is like on the base.
Such an incredible opportunity for the personnel based out here in Bahrain ๐ง๐ญto meet HRH The Duke of Edinburgh in his capacity as Commodore-in-Chief of the RFA.
#royalnavy #royalvisit #DukeofEdinburgh #OpKipion
๐ฌ๐งRemembering the heroes of the #BattleofBritain โ๏ธ, whose bravery and sacrifice in 1940 defended our skies and freedom.
#LestWeForget #BattleOfBritain #HeroesInTheSky