
HMS Cutlass: Gibraltar's new patrol boat commissioned into fleet
The first of two new Gibraltar patrol boats has been commissioned into the Royal Navy fleet.
The first of two new Gibraltar patrol boats has been commissioned into the Royal Navy fleet.
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HMS Dagger has arrived in Gibraltar, while two boats she is helping to replace are decommissioned after almost 30 years of service.
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The equipment is essential to maintain the safety and security of the air space for military airfields in the UK and Sovereign Base Areas.
HMS Sabre and HMS Scimitar safeguarded Gibraltar for nearly 20 years, giving protection and security to its maritime environment.
The £5m fast patrol boat has been formally handed over to the Royal Navy Gibraltar Squadron after three months of trials.
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The guns were never used in anger, even during wartime, but they were fired regularly in training in preparation for an attack.
HMS Cutlass has been delivered to the naval base with the eventual task of patrolling territorial waters.
The Portsmouth-based ship recently defended a joint UK and French task group from fast boats and air attacks on Exercise Sky Sharks.
The River-class patrol ship finished preparations for her patrol to West Africa this week in the waters close to Gibraltar.
Personnel from RAF Gibraltar and across British Forces Gibraltar were present at the prestigious ceremony.
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