£33 Million of drugs seized by Royal Navy in the Middle East

In another blow to drug smugglers, Royal Navy warship HMS Lancaster seized drugs with a street value of nearly £33m as she struck twice against traffickers in the Middle East inside 24 hours.

Just weeks after HMS…

Delighted to welcome Ukrainian Navy Ships Cherkasy & Chernihiv to HMNB Portsmouth & thank some of the @RoyaNavy team who have been supporting their training & preparation for operations.

Recently, members of the UK Commando Force joined partners from across NATO Allied SOF Command (SOFCOM) on Ex #TrojanFootprint24 hosted by US Spec Ops Europe.
The exercise tested a range of #SOF skills and developed interoperability amongst partner units.
For more: dvidshub.net/news/468092/sp…
#WeAreNATO 🤜🏻💥🤛🏻

Patrol ship HMS Tamar has been working with the NZ Defence Force and Fijian authorities to protect Pacific fishing stocks. 🇬🇧🇫🇯🇳🇿

Illegal fishing is thought to cost island communities over £200m every year - as well as harming the eco-system.🐟

75 years: an enduring legacy of Peace & Progress among Allies.

#WeAreNATO
#StrongerTogether

A good summary of what the Royal Navy does really well.

Worth being reminded occasionally that the RN, day-in-day-out, does excellent work around the world and that media coverage of it is like a FOST report - no one ever mentions the good bits.

Today, a childhood dream came true...
My very own Commando Comics.
Huge THANK YOU to Kate and the Team at DC Thomson.
These will be disseminated after Easter leave... 🗡

The canines and the commandos…

Commandos from Commando Logistic Regiment have been looking at how huskies could be used on high-risk supply runs into adversary territory in the Arctic Circle.

Read more: royalnavy.mod.uk/news-and-lates…

Merlin Helicopter Force’s commitment to Exercise #SteadfastDefender24 off Norway is drawing to a close -and what a busy few weeks we’ve had with hundreds of personnel from 820 Naval Air Squadron #824NAS #814NAS & #1700NAS with 10 helicopters on 5 ships. Here are the highlights Royal Navy

#theoffer

I'm thrilled to announce the launch of the Wider Service Medal recognising the service of those personnel deployed on non-combat operations, making a significant impact to the nation's objectives.

The medal acknowledges the changing nature of serving your country and ensures…

Probably the best night’s sleep I have had in a while - plenty of room 😳
#madeintheroyalnavy

We couldn't love our Royal Navy attaché to the US more. But in characteristic unflappable Britishness Naval Attaché USA describes this as 'an inhospitable battlespace'. We're not sure that quite covers it 😱
Just wait ‘til you hear where he's been with our brilliant U.S. Navy friends

Controlling the underwater environment is vital to the success of our mission.

The #SteadfastDefender24 Carrier Strike Group has been exercising with a Marine nationale submarine, testing responses to underwater threats & our ability to protect HMS Prince of Wales no matter the adversary.

An Arctic Commando 🗡️🇬🇧

✨Wow!✨

What a first gig that was! 🤩 @ironmaiden legend Nicko McBrain drum battle with the Corps of Drums, in front of a packed @royalalberthall for MFM. 🤘🏼😎🤘🏼

This remarkable kit, ‘Legacy of the Royals’ is now up for auction: 👇👇
rma-trmc.org/iron-maiden-dr…

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Check out this drum kit! 🔥🥁

Iron Maiden drummer, Nicko McBrain, joined the The Bands of HM Royal Marines at the Mountbatten Festival of Music, with a one-off kit.

📍 Royal Albert Hall

You can watch it on BFBS TV overseas and YouTube soon. Watch this space. 👀

Joint Personnel Recovery (JPR) 🔍🚁🇳🇴

This week, 847 NAS is getting together with their Commando Helicopter Force sister squadron 845 Naval Air Squadron for a JPR exercise, deep in the Norwegian mountains 🏔. Enhancing our ability to safely locate and recover friendly personnel! 📍💪

What a welcome! 🌌

🇬🇧 Sailors with the HMS Prince of Wales were greeted by northern lights while sailing off the coast of Norway whilst taking part in exercise #SteadfastDefender24

A huge thank you to all of those involved with DIAMOND's 💎 recent time alongside in Gibraltar for maintenance, repairs, ammunition, and rest & recuperation for all members of the Ships Company.
MOD Gibraltar
Gibdock Shipyard
BAE Systems Maritime