HMS Defender

HMS Defender is a Royal Navy state-of-the-art T45 destroyer.

[HMS Defender @HMSDefender]

#1 Gun in the fleet 💥
Most rounds fired 👑
BZ to our "Gunbuster"!
#aWEsome #BestDestroyer

[Stephen Watson @StephenWatson39]

Thank you Cdr Pete for your leadership as the 6th CO of DEFENDER. BZ! Best of luck in your new command @hmsdiamond - they are lucky to get you!

[HMS Defender @HMSDefender]

#CheerShip as Cdr Peter departs for @hmsdiamond, handing over to our XO, who will act as Senior Naval Officer.
BZ and best of luck, Sir!

Next up: Upkeep and a rest for the mighty DEFENDER
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[HMS Defender @HMSDefender]

Final day for our CO Cdr Pete Evans but still time to #recognise some elite sailors in the @RoyalNavy top destroyer 💪
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[HMS Defender @HMSDefender]

An honour to host Lady Massey, our sponsor, for dinner; reminiscing on our launch 10 years ago!
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https://t.co/MeckiOUdsl

[HMS Defender @HMSDefender]

Fantastic to receive the 2022 #DesmondWettern award for best @RoyalNavy media unit 📽️

Covering both PRO periods, the award is made from HMS Victory oak and must never be allowed to run dry 🍻

https://t.co/QdUo6wuEf6

[Royal Navy @RoyalNavy]

One of the #RoyalNavy's busiest destroyers is heading for refit...

After sailing the equivalent of 12 times around the world, the curtain has been brought down on the first act of @HMSDefender's career ahead significant upgrades over the next two years.

�One of the #RoyalNavy's busiest destroyers is heading for refit...

After sailing the equivalent of 12 times around the world, the curtain has been brought down on the first act of @HMSDefender's career ahead significant upgrades over the next two years.

�One of the #RoyalNavy's busiest destroyers is heading for refit...

After sailing the equivalent of 12 times around the world, the curtain has been brought down on the first act of @HMSDefender's career ahead significant upgrades over the next two years.

�One of the #RoyalNavy's busiest destroyers is heading for refit...

After sailing the equivalent of 12 times around the world, the curtain has been brought down on the first act of @HMSDefender's career ahead significant upgrades over the next two years.

�One of the #RoyalNavy's busiest destroyers is heading for refit...

After sailing the equivalent of 12 times around the world, the curtain has been brought down on the first act of @HMSDefender's career ahead significant upgrades over the next two years.

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[Stephen Watson @StephenWatson39]

Honoured to welcome home @HMSDefender in company of Second Sea Lord @MartinJConnell 10 years of extraordinary service to 🇬🇧 Major refit now before next 10 years! BZ to whole Ship’s Company and all those who have served in this mighty ship 2013-2023 @FirstSeaLord @VAdmAndrewBurns

[HMS Defender @HMSDefender]

Great pics George!

[George Emmett @georgeemmett8]

@HMSDefender My pictures of your arrival @HMSDefender you look great.

[HMS Defender @HMSDefender]

Some more 📷 from #homecoming!
@ us with your best ones!
#GoodToBeBack

[HMS Defender @HMSDefender]

2SL: Thank all of you.
It's the sailors and families that make HMS DEFENDER. #BZ
#Home

[HMS Defender @HMSDefender]

Preparing for #homecoming in Procedure A

Give us a 👋 and welcome us home

[HMS Defender @HMSDefender]

👋

[HMS Defender @HMSDefender]

Make ready for upkeep!

[HMS Defender @HMSDefender]

An honour to host 2SL and @StephenWatson39 for our #FinalEntry

Also an opportunity to present some LSGC 🏅🏅

Over 7000 sea days between them!
😯
#Homecoming

[HMS Defender @HMSDefender]

Last night at 🌊 for some time!

Looking forward to seeing our loved ones tomorrow for #homecoming

@ us and share your 📸

[HMS Defender @HMSDefender]

Beautiful day to be thankful for our fantastic sailors and support from our loved ones back home #ArmedForcesDay2023
#SeeYouSoon

[HMS Defender @HMSDefender]

Great to host the 29th Glasgow @scouts on board!

@ClydeScouts
#BePrepared #SkillsForLife

[HMS Defender @HMSDefender]

BZ DWEO!
✅ WCQ
🤗 Proud WEO!
#aWEsome
#Engineering 🛠️

[HMS Defender @HMSDefender]

#ThankYou to our Glasgow affiliates!
Over 10 years 🤝
Handover to HMS GLASGOW ✅
Many great memories 🥹

Good luck - you are in great hands