HMS Spey has arrived in Port Klang, 🇲🇾 Malaysia, ahead of Exercise Bersama Lima 2026 under the Five Powers Defence Arrangements (FPDA) 🇦🇺🇬🇧🇲🇾🇳🇿🇸🇬.
HMS Tamar will also join the exercise.
The @RoyalNavy@HMS_Spey made a port call at Port Klang 🇲🇾 as part of its deployment to the Indo-Pacific. HC @AjaySharmaFCO hosted a reception on board the ship yesterday, where he reiterated Britain’s continued commitment to regional security, peace and international law.
1,826 days away. 160,000nm sailed apiece. Over 120 port visits from great cities to remote Pacific islands such as Pitcairn or Vanuatu.
It's 5 years since @HMS_Spey and @hms_tamar left the UK to re-establish a constant RN presence in the Indo-Pacific.
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⚓️ HMS SPEY were delighted to attend the Sandbag Veterans Ball.
A fantastic evening was had by all, with plenty of fun and an opportunity to strengthen friendships.
A huge thank you to the Sandbag team for the warm hospitality and a brilliant evening! 🥂⚓️
🚢Two ships. One mission.
🤝Sister ships @hms_tamar & @HMS_Spey have reunited once more as their mission to the far side of the world continues.
🌏The stalwarts of the Indo-Pacific are working tirelessly across the region to promote maritime security, safety, and stability.
Delighted to celebrate the partnership between UK Docks Marine Services & du Pré Marine aboard HMS Spey.
HMS Spey is now the third Royal Navy vessel supported through the partnership, showcasing the strength of 🇬🇧🇸🇬collaboration in maritime & defence capability.
We continue to push towards regaining aviation certification with
close cooperation between Ship’s company, @docks_uk & @duPreMarine enabling the completion of our new Glamox fit
A great example of cooperation in action to further our capabilities. 🇬🇧⚓️
#HMSSpey#RoyalNavy
Proud to host our UK Armed Forces Day Reception at Eden Hall with Guest of Honour Maj Gen Lee Yi-Jin, Gen Sir Rob Magowan, and partners from across the UK-Singapore defence community. A reminder of how far this partnership has come and how far we'll go together. 🇬🇧🇸🇬
Dressing Ship today in Singapore, for Her Majesty The Queen's birthday! 🇬🇧
Whilst in the Lion City 🇸🇬
Captain Patrol visited to discuss the squadron and our long South Pacific patrol 🌏
We also met up with our sister ship, @HMS_Spey, who has returned from the North Pacific!
We depart Kure, Japan, following a successful visit, conducting a PASSEX with @JMSDF_SDF destroyer #JSShimakaze to enhance interoperability and reaffirm our shared commitment to security and stability across the Indo-Pacific. 🇯🇵🤝🇬🇧
#HMSPEY#RoyalNavy#JMSDF#IndoPacific
After our successful visit to Manila we are now alongside Kure, 🇯🇵Japan as we continue to strengthen ties with our INDO-PACIFIC allies. Thank you for the warm welcome @JMSDF_SDF .
Pacific patrollers...
We join @HMS_Spey during a freedom of navigation patrol of the Spratly Islands in the South China Sea for your latest headlines from across the Royal Navy.
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IN PHOTOS | PH Navy welcomes Commanding Officer of UK Royal Navy's HMS Spey
The Philippine Navy welcomed Commander Dan Briscoe RN, Commanding Officer, HMS Spey (P234) of the British Royal Navy during a courtesy call on May 6, 2026 at the Navy Headquarters.
Representing the Flag Officer In Command, Captain Laurence Calimag PN, Deputy Commander of the Littoral Combat Force, Philippine Fleet, received Commander Briscoe during the call.
During their meeting, both navies discussed matters of mutual interest and expressed optimism for future engagements.
The engagement also reaffirmed the shared commitment of the Philippine Navy and the Royal Navy to further strengthen bilateral ties as well as to enhance maritime security cooperation in the region.
Philippine Navy: Addressing Challenges, Promoting Regional Stability, and Maritime Security
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#OneAFPOnePhilippines
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Welcome aboard! ⚓️
@HMS_Spey welcomed guests to celebrate UK-Philippines friendship, a fitting moment as we mark 80 years of diplomatic ties this 2026.