HMS Lancaster Returns From Navy's First 2021 Arctic Deployment
The Type 23 frigate will undergo maintenance whilst her crew enjoy some Easter leave.
The Type 23 frigate will undergo maintenance whilst her crew enjoy some Easter leave.
45 Commando were tasked with ambushing and pursuing a mock enemy across mountainous terrain during the training.
During the training, the commandos swim in temperatures of -30°C degrees and challenging sea states.
The endurance challenge in Norway was the first of its kind for the commandos on a winter deployment.
The pair have spent the winter on exchange with the US Coast Guard cutter vessel Polar Star.
Personnel from 45 Commando tested survival skills in their first phase of the training in northern Norway.
The two Antarctic research ships met at sea for the first time as they gear up for missions around the frozen continent.
All personnel deployed have been through a 'rigorous' quarantine period and are training in a bubble.
Forces News understands there have been dozens of positive COVID cases amongst military personnel, including British troops, in Norway.
The Royal Navy said extra weight added to the vessel during the work has improved her ice-breaking capability.
The A68a iceberg is currently moving through the Southern Antarctic Front and towards the island of South Georgia.
The warship, fresh from a major refit, gained experience of operating in the sub-zero conditions of the icy environment.
Spare sailors on board the Offshore Patrol Vessel looked for ice as the ship sailed into South Georgia.
The cold weather warfare specialists are set for to deploy to Norway in January 2021.
The Ice Patrol Ship has undergone a five-month revamp in a dry dock ahead of the deployment.
Royal Air Force Typhoons were part of the task group and flew in the High North for the first time.