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UK Maritime Component Command (UKMCC).

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Ministry of Defence ๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง(@DefenceHQ) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Overnight @HMSDiamond alongside US vessels repelled the largest and most complex attack by Houthis in the Red Sea to date.

Nearly 15% of global seaborne trade passes through the Red Sea.

Attacks to commercial shipping jeopardise the movement of goods worldwide.

Overnight @HMSDiamond alongside US vessels repelled the largest and most complex attack by Houthis in the Red Sea to date. Nearly 15% of global seaborne trade passes through the Red Sea. Attacks to commercial shipping jeopardise the movement of goods worldwide.
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Rt Hon Grant Shapps MP(@grantshapps) 's Twitter Profile Photo

HMS Richmond is on its way to the Red Sea to ensure the UK maintains a formidable presence in the face of attacks by the Iranian-backed Houthis.

With the US, weโ€™ll continue to lead the global response to the crisis & do what is necessary to protect lives and the global economy.

HMS Richmond is on its way to the Red Sea to ensure the UK maintains a formidable presence in the face of attacks by the Iranian-backed Houthis. With the US, weโ€™ll continue to lead the global response to the crisis & do what is necessary to protect lives and the global economy.
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The crews of HMS Lancaster and HMS Diamond stand in harmโ€™s 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.

The crews of @HMSLANCASTER and @hmsdiamond stand in harmโ€™s 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.
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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.

Read more: royalnavy.mod.uk/news-and-latesโ€ฆ

Alongside our regional partners and allies, @hmsdiamond will make a substantial and valuable contribution to Operation Prosperity Guardian in support of the Combined Maritime Forces and Combined Task Force 153. Read more: royalnavy.mod.uk/news-and-latesโ€ฆ
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Rt Hon Grant Shapps MP(@grantshapps) 's Twitter Profile Photo

HMS Diamond has shot down a suspected attack drone targeting merchant shipping in the Red Sea - destroying the target with a Sea Viper missile.

HMS Diamond has shot down a suspected attack drone targeting merchant shipping in the Red Sea - destroying the target with a Sea Viper missile.
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FOST assured Train the Trainer โœ…๏ธ
Operational Command Confidence Check โœ…๏ธ
FOST assured Boarding Operations โœ…๏ธ

DIAMOND ๐Ÿ’Ž and her Ship's Company ready in all respects for future tasking โœ…๏ธโœ…๏ธโœ…๏ธ

UKMCCMiddleEast Commander UK Mine Countermeasures Force

FOST assured Train the Trainer โœ…๏ธ Operational Command Confidence Check โœ…๏ธ FOST assured Boarding Operations โœ…๏ธ DIAMOND ๐Ÿ’Ž and her Ship's Company ready in all respects for future tasking โœ…๏ธโœ…๏ธโœ…๏ธ #GlobalModernReady @UKMCCMiddleEast @CommanderUKMCMF
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All change please, all change!

The entire crew of HMS Lancaster have traded places - allowing 200 sailors and marines to enjoy ๐ŸŽ„๐ŸŽ… with loved ones... while 200 colleagues stand watch in the Gulf, operating the frigate over the festive season.

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UK Naval Support Facility welcomes the new Base Warrant Officer (BWO) ๐Ÿค

With the ceremonial handover of the BWO cane, we say thank you and goodbye ๐Ÿ‘‹ to WO1 Buckley and welcome WO1 Wearing to Bahrain ๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ญ

UK Naval Support Facility welcomes the new Base Warrant Officer (BWO) ๐Ÿค With the ceremonial handover of the BWO cane, we say thank you and goodbye ๐Ÿ‘‹ to WO1 Buckley and welcome WO1 Wearing to Bahrain ๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ญ
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Bolstering the UK's security presence in the Middle East...

destroyer HMS Diamond has been deployed to the Gulf and will join minehunters and @HMSLancaster in protecting the regionโ€™s vital waterways, reassuring merchant vessels and ensuring the safe flow of trade.

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The UK ๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง 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.

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Chief of the Defence Staff ๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง(@AdmTonyRadakin_) 's Twitter Profile Photo

UKMCCMiddleEast Combined Maritime Forces U.S. Naval Forces Central Command/U.S. 5th Fleet Our facility in Bahrain symbolises in bricks and mortar the UKโ€™s 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. ๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ญ

@UKMCCMiddleEast @CMF_Bahrain @US5thFleet Our facility in Bahrain symbolises in bricks and mortar the UKโ€™s 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. ๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ญ
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It was a privilege to welcome Chief of the Defence Staff ๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง to NSF Bahrain. He had the opportunity to talk to members from all three services about what life is like on the base.

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Such an incredible opportunity for the personnel based out here in Bahrain ๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ญto meet HRH The Duke of Edinburgh in his capacity as Commodore-in-Chief of the RFA.

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Ministry of Defence ๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง(@DefenceHQ) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Last year, HMS Montrose seized Iranian weapons being smuggled through the Arabian Sea. Read more: ow.ly/uwG150PSQNc

Iran denied being the country of origin to the UN. However, they were visibly being shown to the Russian Defence Minister during a recent visit to Iran.

Last year, HMS Montrose seized Iranian weapons being smuggled through the Arabian Sea. Read more: ow.ly/uwG150PSQNc Iran denied being the country of origin to the UN. However, they were visibly being shown to the Russian Defence Minister during a recent visit to Iran.
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Fourth bust for HMS Lancaster this year in support of , contributing to maritime security in the Northern Arabian Sea and intercepting illegal activity.

BZ!

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