HMS Albion Leads 'Cutting Edge' Experimental UK Deployment
More than 1,000 sailors and Royal Marines have joined the three-month mission to develop the commando forces of tomorrow.
More than 1,000 sailors and Royal Marines have joined the three-month mission to develop the commando forces of tomorrow.
The key stats behind the aircraft carrier and stunning new images
The rest of the ship's company have sailed into UK waters where they will quarantine on the vessel.
Camilla, who is the Lady Sponsor of the Astute Class submarine, thanked crew members for their dedication and commitment.
Despite traditional homecomings being cancelled due to coronavirus, family and friends were still able to wave the crews ashore.
Royal Air Force Typhoons were part of the task group and flew in the High North for the first time.
The aircraft carrier’s departure was delayed this week after crew members tested positive for COVID-19.
The Royal Navy Type 45 destroyer deployed a sea boat after receiving a distress call while training.
The vessel had recently returned from Beirut, where it had been deployed after last month's explosion.
HDMS Esbern Snare will be one of only a few foreign vessels to train at Devonport this year due to the coronavirus pandemic.
The Ministry of Defence estimates it will cost between £10m and £15m to pay back those affected.
The aircraft carrier's departure from Portsmouth to continue training has been delayed.
The SNP's defence spokesman said an independent Scotland would not be a "scaled-down version" of the UK.
The River-class patrol is one of several NATO units supporting Operation Sea Guardian, tasked with keeping the Mediterranean Sea secure.
Captain David Eagles has served in the RFA for more than 30 years and will start in his new post next month.
The vessels will now spend three years in Bahrain, taking part in mine-hunting, maritime security and multinational exercises.