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HNLMS Willemstad and BNS Primula have sailed from Zeebruge for deployment with SNMCMG2.

Willemstad may later join the UK-French led mission in the Strait of Hormuz.

(Src: @kon_marine)

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France has extended its nuclear umbrella to Norway under a bilateral defense agreement.

This likely includes both SSBNs and Rafale delivered weapons.

(Src: @FaytuksNetwork)

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Italian Navy to fly TB3 drones from Cavour aircraft carrier 🇮🇹 🇹🇷
The Italian Navy is preparing to acquire the Bayraktar TB3 unmanned combat aerial vehicle (UCAV), marking a new step in expanding its carrier-based unmanned aviation capabilities 👇
https://t.co/uhlrvlzrjL

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Italian Carrier Strike Group has deployed for routine NATO Exercise Neptune Strike.

ITS Cavour, Ciao Duilio, and Virginio Fasan are operating in the Mediterranean.

(Src: @ItalianNavy)

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Landing helicopter assault USS Tripoli is to join Operation Epic Fury against Iran.

Her and her Amphibious Ready Group passed Singapore this week en route to the Arabian Sea.

(Src: @MT_Anderson)

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PHOTEX during NATO Exercise Cold Response 2026.

FS Mistral, ITS San Guisto and HNLMS Johan de Witt leading the force.

(Src: @JFCNorfolk)

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FS Charles de Gaulle now operating in the Eastern Mediterranean.

Joined by European warships ITS Federico Martinengo and ESPS Cristobal Colon.

FS Languedoc deployed independently to protect Cyprus.

(Src: @French_CSG)

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Thankfully, my main account @UKForcesTracker has been recovered so I will be resuming usual posts over there.

A huge thank you to @FennellJW who helped with the process.

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#RAF Royal Air Force

Airbus KC.2 Voyager 1x
#43C6F8 ZZ335 - ASCOT 9102

Lockheed Martin F-35B Lightning II
ASCOT 9521-23 flt 3x

Three RAF F-35Bs as ASCOT 9521 flight are joining with Voyager ASCOT 9102, reportedly headed for Lajes.

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Yes, my account is compromised. Password has been reset and I have contacted @Support

[Armchair Admiral 🇬🇧 @ArmchairAdml]

#RAF Royal Air Force - Middle East Activity
2 March - 2204z

Airbus KC.2 Voyager 1x
#43C700 ZZ343 - ASCOT 9961

ASCOT 9961 is supporting RAF F-35Bs on combat air patrols over Jordan this evening. There is significant U.S. tanker activity in the area operating out of Tel Aviv.

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@AWenham1 @NavyLookout @WarshipsIFR @WarshipCam @warshipworld @seawaves_mag @UKForcesTracker @UKDefJournal Hi Steve, unfortunately my main account has been hacked. I'm using this one for now

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UK Government has closen not to reinforce bases in the Middle East.

Runway damage to RAF Akrotiri has not prevented flight operations, with an F-35B filmed taking off earlier today.

Ridiculous state of affairs.

(Src: https://t.co/Kucvjnq2Jc)

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PM to address House of Commons at 2:30.

[Ancient Mariner @pegge49]

Simply put, the slow speed collapse of the RN/RFA surface fleet has meant it's gone from a force with a serious global presence, to one that can do the occasional international deployment and use the virtually unarmed River B2s for engagement/PR duties. 1./

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@WarspiteFella Flying in some Wildcats would be a good idea for drone swatting

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Last night, RAF Akrotiri was hit by an Iranian attack drone inflicting minor damage and no casualties.

Hopefully we will now see the overdue decision to deploy Sky Sabre and HMS Duncan.

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@fellowhoodlums @TBrit90 Only counter-UAS thus far

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@JackKenyon34 HMS Duncan completed a 7 month deployment to defend Cyprus in 2024 and suffered no defects.

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BREAKING: The British sovereign territory of Dhekelia in Cyprus is being evacuated - Phileleftheros