UK Carrier Strike Group

The official account of the United Kingdom Carrier Strike Group, commanded by Commodore Richard Hewitt OBE Royal Navy (COMUKCSG).

[UK Carrier Strike Group @COMUKCSG]

Making history together🇬🇧🤝🇺🇸🤝🇳🇴

For the first time an American B-52 was escorted by British F-35s, whilst working alongside Norwegian F-35s. A milestone for the UK, USA and Norway, and another example of what can be achieved when allies work as one.

#StrongerTogether

[UK Carrier Strike Group @COMUKCSG]

Fuelled by teamwork ⛽️🤝

Part of UK CSG, @HMSDauntless linked up with the Standing NATO Maritime Group 1 Flagship for a Replenishment At Sea, keeping the Strike Group ready.

#StrongerTogether
#WeAreNATO

[UK Carrier Strike Group @COMUKCSG]

Behind the CSG is the team bringing the bigger picture into focus.

Led by Commodore Richard Hewitt, the embarked Battlestaff oversee command, planning and coordination across the force, to ensure our ships, aircraft and people operate as one team.

#UKCSG #OpFIRECREST

[UK Carrier Strike Group @COMUKCSG]

More jets. More capability. More combat power! ⚡

The F-35B Lightning jets are now embarking.

[UK Carrier Strike Group @COMUKCSG]

@HMSPWLS , Flagship of the Carrier Strike Group, has linked up with @HMSDauntless ready for Operation FIRECREST phase 2.

#LeadFightWin

[UK Carrier Strike Group @COMUKCSG]

The UK Carrier Strike Group is underway 🌊

Together with our @NATO allies, we head north ready to train, operate and demonstrate our shared commitment to Euro-Atlantic security.

#OpFirecrest

[UK Carrier Strike Group @COMUKCSG]

Op FIRECREST Phase 1 complete but for the UKCSG HQ training continues in the US.

🇬🇧🤝🇺🇲

Warfighting advantage comes from understanding how we train/fight together.

Great to work with @USNavy and RDML Miller during the @csg_two Warfare Commanders' Conference.

[NATO Maritime Command @NATO_MARCOM]

From the High North to the wider #NATO area ⚓ during #NeptuneStrike the UK Carrier Strike Group operated alongside NATO maritime forces, strengthening interoperability, enhancing readiness, and reinforcing collective defence.

[STRIKFORNATO @STRIKFORNATO]

Precision 🎯. Trust 💪. Interoperability 🤝.

During #NeptuneStrike 🔱, F-35s from the UK Carrier Strike Group 🇬🇧 link up with an Italian Air Force tanker 🇮🇹 for air-to-air refuelling ⛽️ — a capability that extends Allied reach and keeps @NATO airpower in the fight ⚔️.

#WeAreNATO 🛡️
#StrongerTogether 💪
#ArcticSentry ❄️

[UK Carrier Strike Group @COMUKCSG]

Op Firecrest Phase 1 - Complete

#ArcticSentry #WeAreNATO #SeaPower

[UK Carrier Strike Group @COMUKCSG]

#NeptuneStrike ⚡️

UK CSG operating alongside forces from across the @NATO Alliance ensures we are always ready to deter, defend and protect.

#StrongerTogether #ArcticSentry #DeterAndDefend

[NATO Allied Joint Force Command Norfolk - JFCNF @JFCNorfolk]

A secure High North is built together! 🛡️

#NeptuneStrike 26-3 brings together Allied capabilities to strengthen integration, reinforce collective defence and demonstrate @NATO's ability to deter, defend and respond across the High North.

Prepared. Integrated. Ready.

#WeAreNATO #ArcticSentry #NeptuneStrike
@COMUKCSG | @UKNATO | @DefenceOps | @DefenceHQ | @RoyalNavy | @UKCDS_MOD | @GenGJenkinsRM | @smrmoorhouse | @SHAPE_NATO | @NATOJFCBS | @JFC_Naples | @STRIKFORNATO | @NATO_MARCOM | @NATO_AIRCOM | @IcelandNATO | @MFAIceland | @HMSPWLS | @RFATidespring | @MarineNationale | @EtatMajorFR | @FranceOTAN | @spmarfor | @EMADmde | @SpainNATO | @Defensagob

[UK Carrier Strike Group @COMUKCSG]

Projecting combat power from the High North❄️

UK CSG with NATO Allies are demonstrating long-range strikes for the defence of Allied territory. #NeptuneStrike showcases interoperability, enhanced vigilance and allied deterrence.

#StrongerTogether #ArcticSentry

[RFA Tidespring @RFATidespring]

Perfect conditions to do what we do best, whilst on #NeptuneStrike in the High North topping up @HMSDuncan & @HMSSomerset
#StrongerTogether

[UK Carrier Strike Group @COMUKCSG]

HMS Somerset and a French Destroyer 🇫🇷 have fully integrated into the UK CSG🇬🇧. Bringing together high-end capabilities for #NeptuneStrike.

#DeterAndDefend #StrongerTogether #ArcticSentry

[NATO Allied Joint Force Command Norfolk - JFCNF @JFCNorfolk]

Fired up for the week ahead! 🔥

Neptune Strike 🔱is full steam ahead, and with a busy 3 days of activity complete, the UK Carrier Strike Group 🇬🇧 is ready for whatever lies ahead!

Neptune Strike 26 takes place from 17-23 July and brings together Allied maritime, air, land and multinational forces to strengthen the Alliance’s ability to integrate and command forces for multi-domain operations under a unified operational framework.

#WeAreNATO #ArcticSentry #NeptuneStrike
@COMUKCSG | @UKNATO | @DefenceOps | @DefenceHQ | @RoyalNavy | @UKCDS_MOD | @GenGJenkinsRM | @smrmoorhouse | @SHAPE_NATO | @NATOJFCBS | @JFC_Naples | @STRIKFORNATO | @NATO_MARCOM | @NATO_AIRCOM | @IcelandNATO | @MFAIceland | @HMSPWLS | @RFATidespring

[UK Carrier Strike Group @COMUKCSG]

Welcome to the Strike Group 👋

#StrongerTogether 🇫🇷🇬🇧 #DefendAndDeter

[The 🇫🇷 Joint Staff - Military operations @FrenchForces]

📍Far North | The @MarineNationale 🇫🇷 alongside the 🇬🇧 carrier strike group

⚓ Integration of a multi-mission destroyer demonstrating our ability to operate jointly with our allies 🇬🇧 for the collective defense of the Far North.

🤝 Strengthening cooperation and operational readiness to ensure maritime security.

[NATO Allied Joint Force Command Norfolk - JFCNF @JFCNorfolk]

Pulling up for a full tank... in the middle of the ocean. ⚓⛽

After sailing from Iceland 🇮🇸, @RFATidespring 🇬🇧 replenishes Danish Patrol Vessel, HDMS Thetis 🇩🇰 during Neptune Strike.

Replenishment at sea is more than a logistics evolution - it is a demonstration of NATO interoperability in action. By seamlessly transferring fuel, supplies, and equipment while underway, Allied crews strengthen their ability to operate as one force.

#WeAreNATO #ArcticSentry #NeptuneStrike
@COMUKCSG | @UKNATO | @DefenceOps | @DefenceHQ | @RoyalNavy | @UKCDS_MOD | @GenGJenkinsRM | @smrmoorhouse | @SHAPE_NATO | @NATOJFCBS | @JFC_Naples | @STRIKFORNATO | @NATO_MARCOM | @NATO_AIRCOM | @IcelandNATO | @MFAIceland | @HMSPWLS | @RFATidespring | @forsvaretdk

[UK Carrier Strike Group @COMUKCSG]

UK CSG joins #NeptuneStrike⚡️

[UK Carrier Strike Group @COMUKCSG]

Lighting the way🔥

Maintaining our readiness as our air wing rehearses their self-defence drills. CSG continues enhanced vigilance activities alongside our air defence mission with @NATO Allies.

#ArcticSentry #DeterAndDefend #NeptuneStrike