Official account for 815 NAS - the frontline squadron for the Wildcat HMA Mk 2. Experts in maritime strike and embarked rotary wing operations. #StrikeDeep
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815 Naval Air Squadron retweeted
RN Wildcat helicopters have demonstrated their ability to defend warships against uncrewed threats during Exercise Wildfire with the 🇫🇷French Navy.
A Wildcat HMA2 from @815NAS joined the French Carrier Strike Group off Toulon for five days of demanding air-defence training, detecting, tracking and engaging uncrewed aerial and surface targets.
The Wildcat fired Martlet missiles during live engagements to defend the task group, demonstrating a weapon combination increasingly relevant for drone threats
The French force included six ships, among them air-defence destroyers, a La Fayette-class frigate, a Chevallier-class replenishment ship and an LHD. Rafale Marine fighters, maritime patrol aircraft and French helicopters also took part.
Exercise Wildfire also included the first testing of France’s Rampart defence system from the LHD, using a laser-guided rocket to destroy a target. Interceptor drones intended to defeat hostile drones and surface craft were also trialled.
815 Naval Air Squadron retweeted
Farewell Belfast... 👋
@HMSQNLZ departs from Belfast today following an historic visit, which saw her become the first Royal Navy aircraft carrier to visit the city in more than 60 years. The ship now turns her attentions to NATO operations.
Read more: royalnavy.mod.uk/news/2026/o…
815 Naval Air Squadron retweeted
A proud moment welcoming @HMSDragon home today.
For seven months, her crew have worked tirelessly to defend our bases in Cyprus, protected international shipping, and operated in dangerous waters with real skill and professionalism.
They represent the best of the @RoyalNavy
815 Naval Air Squadron retweeted
They faced down drones and missiles, but now they're home with their loved ones.
Sailors from @HMSDragon returned today to @HMNBPortsmouth after a seven-month mission in the Mediterranean and Middle East.
Read more: royalnavy.mod.uk/news/2026/o…
815 Naval Air Squadron retweeted
🎥@HMSPortland has fired her Naval Strike Missile, which we procured from Norway, for the first time.
Her Wildcat helicopter also completed a live firing of Sea Venom, with both missiles striking the ex-US Navy frigate USS Klakring at the MOD Hebrides range alongside US forces.
815 Naval Air Squadron retweeted
Royal Navy Wildcat HMA2 (ZZ376) out and about this morning
#aviationphotography #aviationdaily #planespotter #avgeek #avgeeks #Planespotting
@air_intel @scan_sky #helicopter @RNASYeovilton @NavyLookout
815 Naval Air Squadron retweeted
🚀 Find it. Fix it. Strike it.
During Exercise Atlantic Thunder 26, UK 🇬🇧 and U.S. 🇺🇸 forces combined surface, air and subsurface strike capabilities against a decommissioned U.S. Navy frigate in the North Atlantic.
The strike sequence brought together SM-6 from USS Paul Ignatius, Naval Strike Missile and Sea Venom from HMS Portland and its Wildcat helicopter, before USS Massachusetts delivered the final strike with a Mk 48 torpedo.
A powerful demonstration of integrated maritime strike — linking sensors, platforms and weapons across domains to deliver coordinated effect at range.
Integrated forces. Decisive effect.
@SHAPE_NATO | @NATO_MARCOM | @DefenceOps | @RoyalNavy | @DefenceHQ | @UKNATO | @GenGJenkinsRM | @UKCDS_MOD | @RNASYeovilton | @USNavyEurope | @USNavy | @USNATO | @US_EUCOM | @HMSPortland | @815NAS
815 Naval Air Squadron retweeted
Well done to HMS Portland's ships company for hard work preparing and successfully executing double live firing exercise navylookout.com/royal-navy-p…
815 Naval Air Squadron retweeted
The potency of two of the Royal Navy’s newest ship-busting missiles was confirmed in landmark firings with United States allies against a specially prepared ex-US Navy warship in the North Atlantic.
Read more: royalnavy.mod.uk/news/2026/s…
815 Naval Air Squadron retweeted
Wildcat helicopter embarked on HMS Dragon arrives at RAF Gibraltar this afternoon.
Via @Gibdan1
815 Naval Air Squadron retweeted
BZ to Lt Cdr Hattie Jacques! 8,000 total flying hrs—including 1,000 hrs on NVG alone.
A monumental feat spanning over 2,000 hrs each on Sea King, Lynx, and Wildcat helicopters. Exceptional service to @RoyalNavy aviation over many years! 🚁✨ #FlyNavy #825NAS
815 Naval Air Squadron retweeted
This is the Hybrid Navy in action.
Exercise Dragon Rider linked a modified Wildcat helicopter, drones and Royal Marines together over huge distances. It vastly expands the scope of future drone operations, central to the Hybrid Navy.
➡️royalnavy.mod.uk/news/2026/a…
815 Naval Air Squadron retweeted
A summary of the #RoyalNavy's recent operations monitoring Russian activity in UK waters and the North Atlantic, including @HMSSomerset's four-month patrol.⬇️
royalnavy.mod.uk/news/2026/a…
815 Naval Air Squadron retweeted
Drones and helicopters operating together...
Pioneering trials by the #RoyalNavy are a major step forward in keeping human crews safer by letting drones handle dangerous tasks further ahead of the main military force
Read more: royalnavy.mod.uk/news/2026/a…
ALT The Providence Drone in flight over a field during Exercise Dragon Rider
ALT A Wildcat helicopter in flight during Exercise Dragon Rider
ALT A monitor showing the view from a drone during Exercise Dragon Rider
ALT A view of a GPS map showing drones operating over a wider fielded area during Exercise Dragon Rider
815 Naval Air Squadron retweeted
Sea state: enthusiastic. 🌊
Despite the lively monsoon seas, HMS Dragon is pressing on with operations in the Middle East.
A bit of pitching and rolling is all part of life at sea - and the mission continues.
#Breathingfire #LifeAtSea @RoyalNavy @DefenceOps
815 Naval Air Squadron retweeted
Farewell!
After successfully joining @COMUKCSG for #NeptuneStrike, SOMERSET is back to the day job.
#F82
815 Naval Air Squadron retweeted
Who has the best office view? 🌍
The view is impressive. The mission is what matters.
Beyond the horizon, Allied ships operate together during Neptune Strike to safeguard the North Atlantic and High North, strengthen deterrence and ensure the Alliance is ready.
📸 UK MOD, Armada, Marine Nationale
#WeAreNATO #ArcticSentry #NeptuneStrike
@COMUKCSG | @UKNATO | @DefenceOps | @DefenceHQ | @RoyalNavy | @UKCDS_MOD | @GenGJenkinsRM | @smrmoorhouse | @SHAPE_NATO | @NATOJFCBS | @JFC_Naples | @STRIKFORNATO | @NATO_MARCOM | @NATO_AIRCOM | @IcelandNATO |
@MFAIceland | @HMSPWLS | @RFATidespring | @MarineNationale | @EtatMajorFR | @FranceOTAN | @spmarfor | @EMADmde | @SpainNATO | @Defensagob
815 Naval Air Squadron retweeted
Lighting the way🔥
Maintaining our readiness as our air wing rehearses their self-defence drills. CSG continues enhanced vigilance activities alongside our air defence mission with @NATO Allies.
#ArcticSentry #DeterAndDefend #NeptuneStrike
815 Naval Air Squadron retweeted
UK Carrier Strike Group participating in NATO Exercise Ramstein Flag 2026.
Carrier air wing: (at least)
- 12x F-35B (809 NAS)
- 3x Merlin HM2 (814 NAS, 820 NAS)
- 2x Wildcat HMA2 (815 NAS)
- 1x Wildcat AH1 (847 NAS)
- 1x Mallot T-150 UAV (700X NAS)
(Src: @HMSPWLS, @NavyLookout)
ALT 809 NAS F-35B taxiing on HMS Prince of Wales. Credit: Defence Imagery
ALT 815 NAS Wildcat and 815 NAS Merlin helicopter aboard HMS Prince of Wales. Credit: Defence Imagery
ALT 847 NAS Wildcat AH1 helicopter aboard HMS Prince of Wales. Credit: Defence Imagery
ALT 809 NAS F-35B coming in to land aboard HMS Prince of Wales. Credit: Defence Imagery
815 Naval Air Squadron retweeted
Action wildcat, Action Wildcat. Our eyes in the sky!
While operating at sea, our Wildcat helicopter can see further ahead where we cannot, ensuring the Ship is sailing into safety.
@RoyalNavy @DefenceOps @815NAS
