
HMS Medway helps with humanitarian efforts in Caribbean after Hurricane Ian hits
The was already deployed in the Caribbean but assisted with relief following the hurricane.
The was already deployed in the Caribbean but assisted with relief following the hurricane.
The Royal Navy's flagship arrived in New York for its deployment to the US to host an Anglo-American military conference.
HMS Albion's visit is the first by the Royal Navy to Libya in eight years.
The offshore patrol vessel recently provided support to British Overseas Territories Turks and Caicos following Hurricane Fiona.
The Shadow Defence Secretary said the first principal for military procurement would be "built in Britain".
The ship set sail for the US from Portsmouth on September 7 in place of its sister ship HMS Prince of Wales.
"It's humbling to see the damage hurricanes can cause up close, and we're proud to have been able to assist," said HMS Medway.
Forces News got to see the amphibious assault ship training in Plymouth Sound prior to setting sail for the Mediterranean.
The 65,000-tonne ship is heading to the US in place of sister ship HMS Prince of Wales after she broke down near the Isle of Wight.
HMS Queen Elizabeth's departure comes after HMS Prince of Wales had to return to Portsmouth last week after suffering damage.
The ships tracked the Russian task group as they made their journey home from the eastern Mediterranean.
INS Vikrant took eight years longer to build than the UK's flagship.
Divers discovered damage to HMS Prince of Wales' starboard shaft just 48 hours after leaving Portsmouth.
The new design breaks from the country's colonial past and its historic links to British rule.
HMS Audacious has been monitoring tankers and cargo vessels, working alongside NATO surface ships on Operation Sea Guardian.
The Astute submarines are recognised as the most technologically advanced attack submarines ever operated by the service.