In pictures: HMS Trent in West Africa supporting maritime security
HMS Trent is the first Royal Navy ship to operate in the region for three years.
Alexander Walters is the Social Media Editor at BFBS Forces News, with nearly five years’ experience covering defence stories at home and abroad. His reporting has taken him from the waters of the Canary Islands to military exercises in Sennelager, events at Buckingham Palace, and the Twickenham pitch, spanning parades, royal engagements, and beyond. After completing his Masters degree, he began his career at BBC Sport and BBC West Midlands.
HMS Trent is the first Royal Navy ship to operate in the region for three years.
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