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UK Carrier Strike Group

2 months

Whilst our involvement in #SteadfastDefender24 has come to an end, the largest @NATO exercise in decades continues. Here are some of the highlights from the last 7 weeks captured by our photographers onboard @HMSPWLS and @HMSPortland .

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UK Carrier Strike Group

@COMUKCSG

3 months

An awe-inspiring Arctic scene for the #SteadfastDefender24 Carrier Strike Group. Whilst continuing with @NATO exercises in the High North, our ships were treated to some incredible displays of the aurora borealis. For many onboard, a once-in-a-lifetime moment. #NorthernLights

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UK Carrier Strike Group

@COMUKCSG

7 months

The UK Carrier Strike Group has just finished delivering enhanced Vigilance Activity, under the command of @NATO . 3 Aircraft Carriers, 11 Allied Ships, 20+ aircraft involved in Counter-Air Defence operations, working across 10 territories. Check it out 👇 #UKCSG23 #WeAreNATO

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@COMUKCSG

2 years

At the heart of #CarrierStrike are the F-35Bs. They are the ultimate combat aircraft, delivering stealth and lethality to #CSG22 .

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UK Carrier Strike Group

@COMUKCSG

7 months

Above, on and under the water 🌊 With our friends and allies Norway, HNoMS Utstein @Forsvaret_No 🇬🇧🤝🇳🇴 #UKCSG23 #WeAreNATO

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UK Carrier Strike Group

@COMUKCSG

2 years

#CSG22 just got louder – @OC617Sqn are here. #CarrierStrike is in full force.

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UK Carrier Strike Group

@COMUKCSG

4 months

Our F-35Bs have landed. The focus of the entire Task Group is now to provide the best possible support and conditions for these fifth-generation stealth aircraft to operate from @HMSPWLS . Read all about it here 👇

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UK Carrier Strike Group

@COMUKCSG

7 months

The UK Carrier Strike Group is off to work with @NATO allies as part of #NeptuneStrike delivering enhanced Vigilance Activity. We look forward to seeing you there @STRIKFORNATO 👋 #UKCSG23 #StrongerTogether

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UK Carrier Strike Group

@COMUKCSG

3 months

Meet the #SteadfastDefender24 Carrier Task Group. Four @NATO allies coming together to deliver maritime strike capability, with @HMSPWLS acting as a well defended, mobile airfield offering maritime & air agility to deter adversaries & defend allies. #WeAreNATO 🇬🇧🇨🇦🇩🇰🇪🇸

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UK Carrier Strike Group

@COMUKCSG

3 months

The next maritime phase of #SteadfastDefender24 begins. Our @OC617Sqn F-35B jets are now exercising in the Arctic skies over Norway, launching from @HMSPWLS on the coast to simulate defending the territory of our allies inland.

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UK Carrier Strike Group

@COMUKCSG

8 months

Navigating the Fjords with our Norwegian allies 🇳🇴 #JEFtogether @Forsvaret_No #UKCSG23 in the High North ❄️

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@COMUKCSG

7 months

A big “Tack!” to our Swedish allies for their continued support for UK Carrier Strike operations and a phenomenal visit to Gothenburg. Looking forward to working together in the future 🤝🇬🇧🇸🇪 #UKCSG23 #JEFtogether Video credit 📸 @Forsvarsmakten

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@COMUKCSG

8 months

We have lift off! ⚡️ Jets launch from @HMSQNLZ to participate in Finnish led Exercise RUSKA 🇫🇮 The UK F-35Bs have been flying missions alongside aircrafts from Sweden and Finland, such as the F/A-18 Hornets, Gripens, and Hawks #JEFtogether #UKCSG23

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@COMUKCSG

8 months

UK F-35Bs launched from the deck of @HMSQNLZ and flew alongside @Forsvaret_No Norwegian F-35As to escort a Russian Maritime Patrol Aircraft as it flew in proximity to UK Carrier Strike Group. #UKCSG23 #JEFtogether

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@COMUKCSG

9 months

#UKCSG23 just got more lethal – the Dambusters are here ⚡️ @OC617Sqn

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UK Carrier Strike Group

@COMUKCSG

7 months

Day or night - the UK Carrier Strike Group is ready! @OC617Sqn , @820NAS & @847NAS Check it out 👇 #UKCSG23 #WeAreNATO

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@COMUKCSG

7 months

Northern lights in the North Sea ⚡️ #UKCSG23 #WeAreNATO

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UK Carrier Strike Group

@COMUKCSG

2 years

We are delivering aviation operations by day and night. The #CarrierStrikeGroup is ready every hour of the day. #CSG22

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UK Carrier Strike Group

@COMUKCSG

3 months

It's farewell to the F-35B jets which were at the heart of the Carrier Strike Group airwing for #SteadfastDefender24 . The @OC617Sqn jets are heading back to @RAF_Marham . Safe flights home!

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@COMUKCSG

3 months

The true scale of #SteadfastDefender24 on show. The different maritime task groups from the largest @NATO exercise in decades assemble, with the Carrier Strike Group and @HMSPWLS leading the way across the Arctic seas. #WeAreNATO #StrongerTogether

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@COMUKCSG

8 months

With @HMSQNLZ we’ve arrived in Gothenburg, Sweden 🇸🇪 Looking forward to a busy week of discussions about @JEFnations , UK Carrier Strike and our operations in the North Sea. #UKCSG23 #JEFtogether

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@COMUKCSG

8 months

Vi har anlänt till Göteborg, Sverige 🇸🇪 med @HMSQNLZ Ser fram emot en vecka fullspäckad vecka med diskussioner om @JEFnations , UK Carrier Strike och våra operationer i Nordsjön. #UKCSC23 #JEFtogether

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@COMUKCSG

8 months

F-35Bs launch from @HMSQNLZ for air and land missions with Norway 🇳🇴 exercising along the Norwegian coast. The Jets employed common fighter tactics, such as Air to Air Tactical Intercepts. Working together 🤝 with 5th gen partner nations. #UKCSG23

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UK Carrier Strike Group

@COMUKCSG

2 years

A privilege to welcome Norwegian Chief of Defence, Gen Erik Kristoffersen and Chief of the Norwegian Navy, RAdm Rune Andersen to @HMSQNLZ . Norway has always been a close friend to the UK – as well as one of our strongest maritime partners. 🇬🇧 #CSG22 🇳🇴

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@COMUKCSG

3 months

Our Carrier Strike Group is now at the heart of the maritime phase of #SteadfastDefender24 , the largest @NATO exercise for decades. Centered around @HMSPWLS & international by design, with 5 allied countries contributing to provide deterrence and defence wherever we are needed.

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@COMUKCSG

2 years

And in a flash they were gone ⚡ @OC617Sqn flying a four ship past @HMSQNLZ . #CSG22

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@COMUKCSG

7 months

The UK Carrier Strike Group along with allies 🇳🇱🇩🇪 demonstrates Defence and Deterrence in the Euro-Atlantic, as part of credible @NATO formation in @STRIKFORNATO . #NeptuneStrike ⚡️ #UKCSG23 #WeAreNATO

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@COMUKCSG

8 months

Take a look at what #UKCSG23 has been up to over the past few weeks👇📹

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@COMUKCSG

4 months

Welcome to the team! @HMSPortland has just joined as the first escort ship of the #SteadfastDefender2024 UK Carrier Strike Group. Protection of the aircraft carrier is critical to our operations and they are capable of tackling airborne, surface and underwater threats.

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@COMUKCSG

7 months

The ultimate fifth-generation stealth fighter ⚡️ @RoyalNavy 🤝 @RoyalAirForce #UKCSG23

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UK Carrier Strike Group

@COMUKCSG

3 months

Carrier Aviation never sleeps. @HMSPWLS and our air wing have been working day and night to ensure that strike capabilities are available 24/7 to the UK and NATO whenever they are needed to deter or defend. #SteadfastDefender24

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UK Carrier Strike Group

@COMUKCSG

4 months

UK Carrier Strike capabilities are not just about the Royal Navy. @HMSPWLS just welcomed 180 more personnel, brought onboard by @RoyalAirForce Chinook. These engineers and support staff from @OC617Sqn will now be preparing for the arrival of our F-35Bs. #SteadfastDefender24

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UK Carrier Strike Group

@COMUKCSG

7 months

UK 🇬🇧, USA 🇺🇸 and France 🇫🇷 friends and allies participating in ATLANTIC TRIDENT 2023. The British F-35B launched from @HMSQNLZ as part of the UK Carrier Strike Group. #UKCSG23 #WeAreNATO

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@COMUKCSG

7 months

ATLANTIC TRIDENT with our allies USA and France demonstrates how we will defend the Strike Group in conflict. This has seen the F-35Bs integrate with 20+ aircraft from the 🇬🇧 @RoyalAirForce , 🇺🇸 @usairforce and 🇫🇷 @Armee_de_lair . #UKCSG23 #WeAreNATO

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UK Carrier Strike Group

@COMUKCSG

9 months

During Ex #CobraWarrior the Jets from @OC617Sqn have been operating across the full spectrum of F-35 mission sets… Over day and night sorties, they have carried out Offensive Counter Air activity, Strike Missions and Escort Packages. #UKCSG23 #StrongerTogether

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UK Carrier Strike Group

@COMUKCSG

7 months

UK F-35Bs fly simulated Strike missions into Estonia 🇪🇪, Latvia 🇱🇻 and Lithuania 🇱🇹 from the UK Carrier Strike Group. #UKCSG23 #WeAreNATO

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UK Carrier Strike Group

@COMUKCSG

1 year

The UK Carrier Strike Group welcomes its new Commander, Commodore James Blackmore RN. #CarrierStrike has new leadership ⚡️ #CSG23

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UK Carrier Strike Group

@COMUKCSG

4 months

COMUKCSG is now embarked in @HMSPWLS for the very first time. Round-the-clock efforts have allowed us to prepare for #SteadfastDefender2024 , with Wildcat helicopters from @847NAS arriving before we left @HMNBPortsmouth . Thank you to all who have assisted over the past week.

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@COMUKCSG

9 months

Sunset at the culmination of another day delivering Carrier Strike for Exercise #CobraWarrior 🌅 #UKCSG23 #StrongerTogether

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UK Carrier Strike Group

@COMUKCSG

8 months

Last week F-35Bs from the UK Carrier Strike Group employed live Paveway IV precision-guided bombs in Swedish test ranges. Weighing 500lbs, Paveway IV uses laser and GPS technology to accurately Strike targets ashore. Thanks to @Forsvarsmakten 🇸🇪 #JEFtogether #UKCSG23

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@COMUKCSG

1 year

We bid farewell to Commodore Angus Essenhigh OBE RN and wish him good luck for his next role at @UKHO 🌍 #CSG23

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@COMUKCSG

6 months

As we wrap up the end of the #UKCSG23 deployment, this is the team that delivered UK Carrier Strike from @HMSQNLZ 🇬🇧 Thanks for following along – we’re back to sea in a few months! 👋🌊

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@COMUKCSG

8 months

Working in the Fjords in close combat with our Norwegian allies 🇳🇴 @Forsvaret_no Check it out 👇 #UKCSG23

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@COMUKCSG

9 months

F-35Bs partaking in Ex #CobraWarrior , UK’s largest military air exercise led by the @RoyalAirForce 🇬🇧 The Jets have been conducting simulated combat missions, such as one Offensive Counter Air – Suppression of Enemy Air Defences (OCA-SEAD). #UKCSG23 #WeAreNato

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@COMUKCSG

7 months

And they’re off ⚡️ goodbye @OC617Sqn – thanks for bringing the Strike to #UKCSG23 We’ve had an action packed few months, see you again soon!

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UK Carrier Strike Group

@COMUKCSG

3 months

Welcome to the Alliance! The Swedish flag has just been raised at the @NATO HQ. Välkommen till laget! Last year the UK Carrier Strike Group worked closely with Swedish forces, including a memorable visit to Göteborg, and we look forward to doing so again. #StrongerTogether

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3 months

The 🇸🇪 Swedish flag was raised at NATO Headquarters for the first time in a ceremony to mark the country’s membership of the Alliance

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UK Carrier Strike Group

@COMUKCSG

8 months

They’re back 🇺🇸 the CV-22B Ospreys landed on deck while refreshing their night Deck Currency @USAirForce #UKCSG23 #StrongerTogether

UK Carrier Strike Group

@COMUKCSG

9 months

Good to see you @USAirForce 🇺🇸 The CV-22B Ospreys landed on @HMSQNLZ this week, refreshing their Carrier Deck currency – see you again soon 👋 #UKCSG23

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UK Carrier Strike Group

@COMUKCSG

4 months

The last piece of the puzzle. Our final aircraft for #SteadfastDefender24 have arrived. Merlin helicopters are incredibly versatile & we are now operating 8 across @HMSPWLS , @HMSPortland & @RFATidesurge . Their focus will be anti-submarine defence & building the maritime picture.

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UK Carrier Strike Group

@COMUKCSG

7 months

With @NATO , we're reinforcing Alliance-wide resilience against threats and challenges to our security – including security of Critical National Infrastructure. Patrolling maritime CNI as part of #NeptuneStrike with @STRIKFORNATO 📸 #UKCSG23 #WeAreNATO

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@COMUKCSG

8 months

F-35Bs conducting Defensive Counter Air, Offensive Counter Air and Close Air Support in collaboration with the Finnish and Swedish Armed Forces during Exercise #RUSKA23 Delivering Strike at range, covering almost the entirety of Finland 🇫🇮 #UKCSG23

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UK Carrier Strike Group

@COMUKCSG

6 months

Thank you to @847NAS for all of the essential support you have provided the whole Strike Group. Delivering many firsts for the Commando Helicopter Force… including two Wildcats conducting day and night flare firing from @HMSQNLZ . #UKCSG23

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@COMUKCSG

3 months

Controlling the underwater environment is vital to the success of our mission. The #SteadfastDefender24 Carrier Strike Group has been exercising with a @MarineNationale submarine, testing responses to underwater threats & our ability to protect @HMSPWLS no matter the adversary.

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@COMUKCSG

9 months

The ultimate stealth fighter⚡️ #UKCSG23 @OC617Sqn

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@COMUKCSG

3 months

Exercises like #SteadfastDefender24 are vital to the @RoyalNavy and to @NATO . Commodore Blackmore, Commander of the UK Carrier Strike Group, explains why 👇

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@COMUKCSG

2 years

On our last night in Oslo we held a Reception and Capability Demonstration – a great finale to our visit to Norway, showing the power of #CarrierStrike to unite. We look forward to future cooperation with our Norwegian friends. 🇬🇧 Tusen takk! 🇳🇴 #CSG22

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@COMUKCSG

2 years

Thanks @OC617Sqn for bringing the Lightning to #CarrierStrike – we'll see you in the New Year! #CSG22

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@COMUKCSG

2 years

When surveillance and strike come together, it is a true force multiplier. #CSG22

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@COMUKCSG

9 months

Good to see you @USAirForce 🇺🇸 The CV-22B Ospreys landed on @HMSQNLZ this week, refreshing their Carrier Deck currency – see you again soon 👋 #UKCSG23

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@COMUKCSG

8 months

Wildcat and Merlin Mk2 ASaC play “FIND and FIX” with Norwegian Fast Patrol Vessel, RNoS STEIL in the Fjords #JEFtogether 🇬🇧🤝🇳🇴 @forsvaret_no #UKCSG23

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@COMUKCSG

8 months

Operating around the clock 🌙 with @OC617Sqn & @820NAS #UKCSG23

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@COMUKCSG

3 months

An honour to host Maj Gen Rolf Folland, Chief of the Royal Norwegian Air Force on @HMSPWLS . During #SteadfastDefender24 we have operated in the Norwegian fjords & skies, so it was great to discuss the @NATO exercise & look for future opportunities to work together. 🇬🇧🤝🇳🇴

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@COMUKCSG

7 months

The Wildcats from @847NAS show their defensive skills 💥 This is the first time two Wildcats have conducted night DAS from @HMSQNLZ . #UKCSG23 #WeAreNATO

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@COMUKCSG

2 years

The UK Carrier Strike Group is interoperable. As part of #OpAchillean we are delivering operations on the surface, under the surface and in the air. #CSG22

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@COMUKCSG

6 months

A Proud moment last Friday to witness 809 Naval Air Squadron being recommissioned @RAF_Marham . This is the second frontline F-35B Lightning stealth fighter squadron. Carrier Strike continues to grow ⚡️ @RoyalNavy 🤝 @RoyalAirForce #UKCSG23 #IMMORTAL

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@COMUKCSG

3 months

It isn't just allied ships that make up the Carrier Strike Group. We are fortunate to be joined on @HMSPWLS by officers from different @NATO allied countries. Some serve with UKCSG for years, others are with us just for #SteadfastDefender24 . #FacesOfSTRIKFORNATO

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@COMUKCSG

8 months

Norwegian SAR AW101 Helicopter from Bodo 🇳🇴 landed on @HMSQNLS to prove deck currency, meet the Battlestaff and discuss future collaborations with the Norwegian Air Operations Centre (NAOC) @Forsvaret_no . #UKCSG23

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@COMUKCSG

7 months

Wildcat HMA loaded with Martlet missiles from @815NAS , on its way from @HMSDiamond to Danish ranges for live firing 💥 Thanks to @forsvaretdk for all of your collaboration this past week during #NeptuneStrike with @STRIKFORNATO . #UKCSG23 #WeAreNATO

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@COMUKCSG

7 months

Thanks to @820NAS for all of their hard work… conducting numerous activities including ASW exercises with Norway 🇳🇴, winching to a submarine, deploying sonobuoys and providing Airborne Early Warning. Great job in detecting the Russian IL-38 👀 #EyesoftheFleet #UKCSG23

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@COMUKCSG

4 months

Petrol stations aren't an option for us at sea. @RFATidesurge just joined our Carrier Strike Group & will be keeping our ships topped up with fuel throughout #SteadfastDefender24 . In addition, they will be pumping across the specialist aviation fuel our aircraft need to operate.

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@COMUKCSG

9 months

The Carrier Air Wing is growing… our Merlin Mk 2’s have arrived 👋 Great to have you here @820NAS ! #UKCSG23

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7 months

Conducting a WINCHEX to the Norwegian Submarine 🇳🇴 HNoMS Utstein from @820NAS 's Merlin. The UK Carrier Strike Group can provide a "fin transfer", moving personnel and stores from Ship to Submarine. #UKCSG23 #WeAreNATO

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@COMUKCSG

9 months

Velkommen to the HNoMS Otto Sverdrup Frigate who has now joined #UKCSG23 and will be escorting us throughout 🇳🇴 One of the UK’s longest standing defence partnerships @Forsvaret_no #JEFtogether 📸 1, 4: Royal Norwegian Navy

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@COMUKCSG

7 months

The flight deck of @HMSQNLZ relies on a professional, skilled and vigilant team to keep operations safe and efficient. Without our people, we couldn’t fly! Thank you to the essential deck handlers, flight deck officers, fire-fighters and engineers. #UKCSG23

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@COMUKCSG

7 months

It’s been a pleasure @815NAS to have you on this deployment, providing @HMSDiamond and UK CSG with lethal effect 💥 including live Martlet missile firing in 🇩🇰 Danish ranges. #UKCSG23

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@COMUKCSG

3 months

Interoperability is key to everything we do. HMCS Charlottetown from @RoyalCanNavy is one of the #SteadfastDefender24 Carrier Strike Group escorts. From cross-decking helicopters to replenishing with @RFATidespring , they are a great example of how important integration is to us.

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@COMUKCSG

2 years

📣 "It is great to once again be underway in @HMSQNLZ , the centrepiece of the UK Carrier Strike Group. We are looking forward to bringing the Strike Group together in the coming days to hone and refine our skills." – Commodore Essenhigh

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@COMUKCSG

2 years

Carrying out a Replenishment at Sea is no easy task. Thanks to the professionalism and skill of both the @RoyalNavy and our @RFAHeadquarters colleagues, we’re able to keep our Strike Group fuelled and ready for #CSG22 .

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@COMUKCSG

8 months

For the last 5 weeks, we have had the pleasure of working with HMNoS Otto Sverdrup and HMNoS Maud in the Norwegian Sea and High North 🇳🇴 Thank you Cdre Gimmingsrud and @Forsvaret_no for your friendship and support; we look forward to seeing you again soon. #UKCSG23 #JEFtogether

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8 months

P8-A from the @RoyalAirForce ✈️ conducting a Surface Search with the Anti Surface Warfare Commander (ASuWC) on board @HMSQNLZ . Building a recognised maritime picture for the Strike Group, to improve situational awareness of our Joint Area of Operations. #UKCSG23

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@COMUKCSG

9 months

Our #UKCSG23 deployment begins… the UK Carrier Strike Group has sailed from Portsmouth 🇬🇧 Get ready for an action packed few months of #StrikeGroup integration and aviation operations alongside our international allies ⚓️

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@COMUKCSG

8 months

@820NAS launched two Stingray Training Variant Torpedos (TVT) to end-to-end test the load and launching capabilities of the Merlin Mk2 Maritime Patrol Helicopter. #UKCSG23

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7 months

We will remember them. #LestWeForget #UKCSG23

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8 months

The UK Carrier Strike Group is privileged to welcome Sweden’s Minister for Defence, Pål Jonson to @HMSQNLZ – affirming our strong military and strategic partnership. 🇸🇪 @PlJonson #UKCSG23 #JEFtogether

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3 months

A pleasure to host Rear Admiral David Patchell onboard @HMSPWLS . As Commander of @NATO Combined Task Force (North) and Deputy Commander of @US2ndFleet , the Carrier Strike Group have been working closely with his team for #SteadfastDefender24 . #WeAreNATO

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8 months

In the Baltic Sea, @HMSDiamond have been operating with our @JEFNations partners from across Sweden, Estonia and Latvia. @Forsvarsmakten 🇸🇪 @Kaitsevagi 🇪🇪 @Latvijas_armija 🇱🇻 #UKCSG23 #JEFtogether

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7 months

Welcome Rear Admiral Henrik Ryberg 🇩🇰 to the UK Carrier Strike Group – we hope you enjoyed your visit and tour around @HMSQNLZ . We are fortunate to be able to work with the Danish Armed Forces @ForsvaretDK , our long standing allies in @NATO . #UKCSG23 #WeAreNATO

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7 months

Lightning fast, long range lethality ⚡️ #UKCSG23

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8 months

Thanks to General Micael Byden, Supreme Commander of Sweden Armed Forces for your visit to @HMSQNLZ . Our relationship with Sweden is stronger than ever. 🇬🇧🇸🇪 @Forsvarsmakten #UKCSG23

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8 months

Delighted to visit the city of Gothenburg and to meet Sten Tolgfors, the Governor of Västra Götalands County, Lisbeth Sundén Andersson, the Deputy Lord Mayor of Gothenburg and Col Fredrik Herlitz from the 4th Amphibious Regiment. 🇬🇧🤝🇸🇪 #UKCSG23 #JEFtogether

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@COMUKCSG

8 months

A huge pleasure to welcome Rear Admiral Jeanette Morang, Commander Netherlands Maritime Force to the UK Carrier Strike Group @COM_NLMARFOR 👋 RAdm Morang commands the Belgian-Netherlands Task Group supporting #UKCSG23 Working alongside JEF and NATO Partners 🇬🇧🇧🇪🇳🇱 #JEFtogether

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9 months

The UK Carrier Strike Group has three levels of command, meet the team… 👉 Commodore James Blackmore RN, Commander of UK CSG 👉 Captain Will King RN, Commanding Officer of @HMSQNLZ 👉 Captain Mark Sparrow RN, Commander of the Air Group #UKCSG23 📷 Sarah Standing/The News

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2 years

Great to operate once again with our 🇮🇹 friend and partner #ITSAndreaDoria , continuing to build on the strong relationship forged between the @RoyalNavy and @ItalianNavy during the 🇬🇧 #CSG21 #ITSCavour . #F35Nation #CSG22

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8 months

Air-to-Air refuelling as part of Finnish led National Defence Exercise #RUSKA -23 with @FinnishAirForce 🇫🇮 and @Forsvarsmakten 🇸🇪 A unique perspective of the F-35Bs taken from the @RoyalAirForce ’s Voyager tanker 🇬🇧 #UKCSG23 #JEFtogether

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7 months

Merlin Mk2 ASW from @820NAS conducted a CASEX against 'red team' Norwegian Submarine HNoMS UTSTEIN 🇳🇴 Using three types of sonobuoys: Cambs which is active, Hidar which is passive and Bathy which measures the temperature of the water as it descends. #UKCSG23 #StrongerTogether

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8 months

The Role 2 Afloat Team ran a number of MEDEVAC exercises to demonstrate their Maritime #MERT capability. This 22-strong specialist team are able to perform advanced resuscitation techniques and trauma surgery for the entire Strike Group while at sea 🌊 #UKCSG23

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4 months

Great to visit @HMSPortland and meet the team!

HMS Portland

@HMSPortland

4 months

A very busy first week on #SteadfastDefender24 as we join the largest NATO exercise for decades. 🫡 Escorting duties with @HMSPWLS 🚁 Embarked 814 NAS @RNASCuldrose Merlin Helo ⛽️ Fuel taken from @RFATidesurge 🤝 Hosted @COMUKCSG onboard More to come!

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8 months

An honour to welcome Lt Gen General Carl-Johan Edström, Chief of Joint Operations, Ms Judith Gough, His Majesty’s Ambassador to Sweden and RAdm Ewa Skoog Haslum, Chief the Royal Swedish Navy to @HMSQNLZ . As we focus this week on our @JEFnations partnership with Sweden. #UKCSG23

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8 months

Look at them go 💨 @820NAS have had a busy few weeks providing the #StrikeGroup with… 👉 Anti Submarine Warfare 👉 Anti Surface Warfare 👉 Airborne Early Warning 👉 Airborne Surveillance and Control #UKCSG23

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1 year

#CSG22 recently conducted a JPR exercise, a complex delivery across sea, air and land. Deploying the skills of @RoyalMarines from @42_Commando operating as the Ground Extraction Force to secure the aircrew & UK equipment – with Role 2 Afloat for the #MERT causality extraction.

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1 year

What is a Joint Personnel Recovery exercise? This infographic helps to explain the multi-faceted approach required for delivering a successful recovery of downed aircrew and security of UK equipment.👇 Joint delivery from @RoyalNavy and @RoyalAirForce personnel. #CSG22

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