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The UK/Japan bilateral relations were strengthened further today as dignitaries from both nations met on @HMSQNLZ discussing interoperability and demonstrating the UK is committed to security and stability in the region.
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Goodbye Japan
空母 #クイーン・エリザベス は日本を出発、共同訓練 #パシフィッククラウン に参加します また日本に戻ってくる日を楽しみにしています 英国は今後もインド太平洋地域における永続的なプレゼンスを維持することを約束しており、日英関係の深さと広さはそのための重要な要素です #CSG21
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The culmination of Ex Pacific Crown, #CSG21 operating together with JSDF. Demonstrating our shared resolve, deepening cooperation and enhancing the interoperability between our forces @UKinJapan @jointstaffpa @JMSDF_PAO @JMSDF_SDF @JASDF_PAO @RoyalNavy @RoyalAirForce 🇬🇧🇯🇵
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5th Generation F-35Bs from both 617 Sqn & @USMC are flown from the deck of @HMSQNLZ on #CSG21. Here is a short video of some of our deck operations. Yet another example of the ground breaking interoperability & interchangeability this deployment is delivering. @SenNatRepQNLZ
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The UK’s #CSG21 welcomes another nation! @HMSQNLZ and the Strike Group conducted exercises with units from the @NZNavy developing interoperability and mutual understanding. #internationalbydesign @NZDefenceForce @UKinNZ @RoyalNavy @DefenceHQ #NZDF #RNZN
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As #CSG21 progresses onto the next phase of the deployment we are recalling the like minded nations that the Strike Group has operated and exercised with during this period. Developing interoperability and mutual understanding. #internationalbydesign 🇲🇾🇸🇬🇧🇳🇯🇵🇰🇷🇬🇺🇺🇸
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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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Delighted to be joined by allies and partners as we navigate the South China Sea. #CSG21 #Internationalbydesign #FreeandopenIndoPacific
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A week is a long time in #CSG21! From the Philippine Sea to the Bay of Bengal, CSG engaged & exercised with 10 nations. Today, as the main body departs #Singapore & heads West to operate with more nations, we say goodbye & thank you Singapore.🇦🇺🇨🇦🇳🇱🇮🇩🇯🇵🇲🇾🇳🇿🇸🇬🇺🇸🇻🇳#GlobalBritain
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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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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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Today @HMSQNLZ & @USSEssex_LHD2 cross-decked aircraft. The #CSG21 deployment demonstrates the UK & US are united in their efforts to ensure security & freedom of the seas & that their maritime power projection capabilities are interoperable, complementary & global. @RoyalNavy
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After a challenging week for #CSG21 it is great to see the flight deck of @HMSQNLZ busy operating F-35B jets from the @USMC and @OC617Sqn again. @RoyalNavy @RoyalAirForce
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Italy becomes the 3rd nation to land F-35B on the deck of @HMSQNLZ . A telling demonstration of the UK’s Flagship’s interoperability with other nations. The fact that US, Italian & UK F-35B are able to fly off another’s deck offers tactical agility & strategic advantage to NATO
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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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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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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
Director Force Generation; planning, training and assuring Royal Navy units for global operations. Chair of @RNRugby