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As we approach the final days of #CSG21 deployment. It’s time to reflect on what has been achieved in the UK’s largest, most complex maritime deployment in a generation. Here are some of the highlights of our journey east. @RoyalNavy @RoyalAirForce @USMC @NATO @SenNatRepQNLZ
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Yesterday, @HMSQNLZ embarked the largest air group of 5th generation fighters yet put to sea anywhere in the world. (1/3)
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The UK Carrier Strike Group is returning to sea ready to commence the next phase of #CSG21
Here are some of the highlights of our time in the Atlantic and Mediterranean over the past six weeks.👇
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With @HNLMS_Evertsen now confirmed, here is the full line up of ships and squadrons for #CSG21.
Nine ships, aircraft from 5 squadrons & 3,700 personnel – a comprehensive Carrier Strike Group, with a sovereign British core, and our #NATO allies integrated throughout.
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The main body of #CSG21 has passed from the Philippine Sea through the Luzon Strait as we prepare to operate once again with our friends the Singapore Navy.
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As #CSG21 says farewell to VMFA-211 @USMC F-35B aircraft, I wish to thank them for their commitment, loyalty & professionalism. The achievements of this deployment have been groundbreaking and raised the bar in terms of integration between our two nations. #StrongerTogether 🇬🇧🇺🇸
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Yesterday’s rendezvous with USS Iwo Jima, HMS Albion & their escorts represents a formidable concentration of maritime power.
But for all the impressive kit, our greatest advantage is the fact we have the one thing that matters most – allies.
🇬🇧🇺🇸🇫🇷🇳🇴🇩🇰 #WeAreNATO
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Over the past few days, exercises between the Carrier Strike Group and the Indian Navy have tested our ability to work together, here in the Indian Ocean and beyond. 🇬🇧🇮🇳 #CSG21 #GlobalBritain
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1/ The aircraft carrier is the ultimate expression of global maritime power.
HMS Queen Elizabeth & USS Ronald Reagan symbolise the might of the UK/US partnership & the ease with which our forces can combine here in the Gulf of Aden, or anywhere else in the world. 🇬🇧🇺🇸 #CSG21
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USS The Sullivans has been an integral part of the CSG for over a year. Yesterday they departed the #CSG21 to commence their transit home. I thank you for your commitment, loyalty, professionalism and great humour. Your motto says it all #westicktogether
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Delighted to be joined by allies and partners as we navigate the South China Sea. #CSG21 #Internationalbydesign #FreeandopenIndoPacific
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NATO has been the cornerstone of Britain’s defence & guarantor of peace in Europe for 70 years.
It’s a privilege for the @RoyalNavy to be front & centre for the maritime phase of #SteadfastDefender21 #WeAreNATO
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Pleased to be joined by the @ItalianNavy destroyer Andrea Doria for the next ten days. Another example of the convening power of #CarrierStrike - and testament to the UK’s continuing commitment to our European defence partners. #CSG21
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Welcome to all my new followers from 🇮🇳🇹🇭🇲🇾🇸🇬🇧🇳🇰🇷🇯🇵
If you're new to #CSG21, here's a run down of the ships and aircraft involved. 👇
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Yesterday, the Carrier Strike Group exercised with Singapore.
The @RoyalNavy has huge affection for Singapore based on our shared history, but this global city is also a beacon of freedom & prosperity.
We look forward to strengthening the bonds between us. #CSG21 🇬🇧🇸🇬
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UK Carrier Strike Group telah mengadakan latihan bersama Tentera Laut Diraja Malaysia (@tldm_rasmi). Latihan ini mencerminkan komitmen bersama terhadap keselamatan maritim dan kerjasama serantau di Asia Tenggara. #CSG21 #GlobalBritain 🇬🇧🇲🇾
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The UK-led Carrier Strike Group has assembled – 9 ships, 26 aircraft, c. 3000 personnel. Let’s deconstruct this a little more…(1/7)
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I know that the sense of pride and accomplishment that I feel is shared by thousands of others, military and civilian, who have contributed to the @RoyalNavy’s carrier renaissance over the past decade or more. #CarrierStrike
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Today #CSG21 said goodbye to @HNLMS_Evertsen who has been an integral part of the Carrier Strike Group for over a year. Their support & commitment to #CSG21 has been outstanding & it has been a privilege to operate together, whether at home in the Atlantic or Pacific Ocean. 🇳🇱🇬🇧
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THREAD. With my staff set to disembark @HMSQNLZ following the successful completion of Exercise Joint Warrior, what have we achieved? Some thoughts…
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All 3 Services from the Indian & UK Armed Forces are exercising simultaneously in the most ambitious exercise #KonkanShakti21 conducted by the 2 countries to date. #CSG21 aircraft & ships are participating side by side with our Indian counterparts developing interoperability🇬🇧🇮🇳
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First live munitions Replenishment At Sea to a QEC carrier from a Solid Support Ship with 14,540Kg of munitions transferred - 16 PAVEWAY IV for the F-35B & 41,785Kg of mixed food & maintenance stores. Sustainment of the UK’s #CSG21 at sea, at range from the UK. @RFAFortVictoria
Director Force Generation; planning, training and assuring Royal Navy units for global operations. Chair of @RNRugby