Operations

Exercise Joint Warrior is the largest military exercise in Europe, bringing together the Royal Navy, the Royal Air Force and the British Army, as well as forces from other nations.

Navy X gets new technology off the drawing board and into the hands of our people on operations at a pace that has not been possible before.

Broadening Naval understanding and developing new talent through maritime experience and exposure to our values and ethos.

Protecting the British fishing industry and safeguarding the nation's fishing stocks.

Providing essential protection in and around Faslane to safeguard Britain's nuclear fleet.

Putting our craft, kit and people through their paces so they perform to the highest standards.

Training our team and maintaining our equipment to make sure we are fighting fit for the challenge.

Developing information warfare technologies to put the UK at the forefront of innovation. 

Working with partners to explore how we can increase our use of unmanned and autonomous systems.  

We have been on patrol in the Gulf since 1980, demonstrating the UK’s commitment to peace and stability.

Hunting mines to ensure the safe flow of trade and oil, demonstrating our commitment to peace and stability.

Sailors, soldiers and aircrew from the UK and Oman unite to train and reinforce their long-standing military alliance.

Deterring drug traffickers and patrolling the seas to preserve and strengthen bonds with our allies.

Operation Westlant puts the formidable HMS Queen Elizabeth and her embarked F-35 fighter jets through their paces on the USA Eastern Seaboard.

Surveying, gathering data and upholding environmental regulations in the seas around Antarctica.

Offering reassurance to British interests and allied nations by providing an ongoing Royal Navy presence in the Atlantic.

Preparing our team to survive and thrive in the world’s most inhospitable environments. 

Nine nations come together for the first major maritime training deployment of the UK-led Joint Expeditionary Force.

Joining our NATO allies on exercises to improve maritime security in the Baltic Sea. 

Maritime commitment to NATO operations, including exercises, security patrols and regional engagement.

Mine clearance exercises and maritime security patrols to support the UK's maritime commitment to NATO operations.

Conducting maritime security patrols within British Gibraltar territorial waters, and providing protection to visiting coalition warships.

Mapping the ocean floor and providing the latest data to the UK Hydrographic Office to keep navigational charts current the world over.

The successor to Cougar 15, this deployment demonstrates the Royal Navy’s abilities and supports economic security.

European Union Naval Force Mediterranean Operation Sophia aims counter arms bound for Libya, supporting the UN arms embargo.

Contributing to the Danish, Norwegian and British Task Group that works alongside a Russian and Chinese Task Group to remove chemical weapons from Syria.

An annual deployment designed to ensure task forces are ready, poised and able to deliver exceptional maritime security through partnership and resource sharing.

Maritime commitment to NATO operations, including exercises, security patrols and regional engagement.

NATO's largest exercise in 20 years, Trident Juncture ensures we are ready for any emerging crisis, from any direction.

A multinational effort to fight terrorism, stop trafficking, and offer security across the region.

Deterring piracy and increasing maritime security as part of an EU to mission protect vulnerable craft.

A regular multinational maritime exercise that takes place in and around the Hawaiian Islands to make the world's sea lanes safer.

A humanitarian aid mission to the Philippines after the ravages of Typhoon Haiyan.

A 24/7/365 mission which began in the 1960s: strategic submarines on patrol to deter conflict and protect the nation.