Looks like the news is out! We’re very excited for what promises to be an amazing albeit challenging deployment and look forward to updating everyone as we go.

Great day of training today with HMS Biter HMS Exploit and HMS Trumpeter New toys were tested and a bit of training conducted. Coastal Forces Squadron is ready to deploy

Great feeling yesterday to be waved off in Portsmouth. It’s easy to forget in these moments but a huge amount of effort from both teams and individuals goes into preparing for these deployments. Thanks to everyone for their support and yes, a bit bumpy out there yesterday… 🌊

If it was easy, everyone would do it. Both the Ship and her Crew performing admirably as things get colder. #smallshipsbigimpact

The weathers finally had us so it’s a weekend in Trondheim before we continue our journey North. Turns out we’re fine with a moving deck but a slippy ones our downfall

Apparently there’s a lack of supermarkets where we’re headed. RAS now complete.

One of the rare moments where you can literally see the civvy’s paying thousands for this. The ships and their crews continue to push themselves as we head ever north

We’ve been looking forward to this sight ever since we left Portsmouth but that hasn’t made it any less rewarding

Exercise «Tamber Shield 2024» 😍 🇳🇴🇬🇧 KNM «Roald Amundsen» #F311 «KNM Gnist» #P965 «KNM Storm» #P961 «HMS Blazer» HMS Blazer #P279 «HMS Exploit» HMS Exploit #P167 Royal Air Force Royal Navy 815 Naval Air Squadron #zz534 The Joint Expeditionary Force (JEF) Sjøforsvaret 📸🎥 Norwegian Armed Forces | Forsvaret

Starting the week off in style 🌊 Exercise #TamberShield24🛡️is underway and demonstrating our ability to work closely with Norwegian Armed Forces | Forsvaret Wildcats from 815 Naval Air Squadron support the formation of UK 🇬🇧 and Norwegian 🇳🇴 vessels. @royalnavy The Joint Expeditionary Force (JEF) #JEFtogether

Great day yesterday with 815 Naval Air Squadron HMS Trumpeter HMS Biter HMS Exploit out in the Fjords. What better way to start the week than hide and seek with MANPADs and Missiles. Obviously no real world damaged caused to anything except pride on both sides. Photo credit Theo Dodd

The hunter and the hunted! Our crews are working hard to avoid anti-air weapon systems in the Fjords. Aggressor Squadron from RAF Spadeadam are supporting #TamberShield2024 by emulating Man-Portable Air-Defence (MANPAD) systems. Royal Air Force The Joint Expeditionary Force (JEF) Norwegian Armed Forces | Forsvaret

The sun sets on another great day of training in Ex Tamber Shield.

The fight continues on #TamberShield2024 💥 We’ve spent the week operating in the fjords conducting training sorties against a range of simulated threats in preparation for a multi-day free-play war serial. Defence Operations 🇬🇧 RNAS Yeovilton Norwegian Armed Forces | Forsvaret The Joint Expeditionary Force (JEF)

Finally home! We reached the artic circle, got some blue noses, braved some less than ideal sea, got acquainted with some Norwegian fast attack craft and shot down some Wildcats. A massive thank you to all those who helped us generate with engineering and logistical support.

Exciting week for BLAZ and HMS Smiter participating in Project Acheron in the Bristol Channel showcasing how autonomous assets can be integrated into Maritime operations

Not only do the Norwegian Fjords offer a unique challenge and operating area, they also make us look pretty good! Thank you HMS Blazer for the photos 👊 #themightyfist #punchaboveourweight British Embassy Oslo 🇬🇧🇳🇴

Lt Jack Dilworth assumed command today in Norway from Lt Aaron Paul. We thank Lt Paul for his excellent work over the last 18 months, and wish him the very best for the future.

Busy day at the office for the Coastal Forces Squadron! royalnavy.mod.uk/news/2025/may/…