@HMSDefender

HMS Defender is a Royal Navy state-of-the-art T45 destroyer.

 the High Seas
royalnavy.mod.uk/defender
Joined November 2015
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Thank you Cdr Pete for your leadership as the 6th CO of DEFENDER. BZ! Best of luck in your new command @hmsdiamond - they are lucky to get you! – at Islington, London
HMS Defender@HMSDefender7 Jul 2023
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#CheerShip as Cdr Peter departs for @hmsdiamond, handing over to our XO, who will act as Senior Naval Officer. BZ and best of luck, Sir! Next up: Upkeep and a rest for the mighty DEFENDER 2/2
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@RoyalNavy27 Jun 2023
One of the #RoyalNavy's busiest destroyers is heading for refit... After sailing the equivalent of 12 times around the world, the curtain has been brought down on the first act of @HMSDefender's career ahead significant upgrades over the next two years. 🔽

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Honoured to welcome home @HMSDefender in company of Second Sea Lord @MartinJConnell 10 years of extraordinary service to 🇬🇧 Major refit now before next 10 years! BZ to whole Ship’s Company and all those who have served in this mighty ship 2013-2023 @FirstSeaLord @VAdmAndrewBurns – at Hounslow, London
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Earlier today, we waved off the @RoyalNavy Type 45 Destroyer @HMSDefender departing from her final port visit to #Glasgow as the affiliated ship to the city @GlasgowCC @LordProvostGCC.
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HMS DEFENDER heading back to @HMNBPortsmouth for Sunday morning - last homecoming before major refit. Looking forward to being there and celebrating the achievements of this formidable ship #BestType45ByFar @HMSDefender @FirstSeaLord @MartinJConnell @VAdmAndrewBurns – at Islington, London
Navy Lookout
@NavyLookout21 Jun 2023
.@HMSDefender heads down the Clyde this afternoon after a visit to her birthplace of Glasgow. Defender is due to begin a major refit and engine upgrade in Portsmouth soon, having been the most active and reliable Type 45 destroyer in the last few years. Via @MISPhotography_
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@RoyalNavy18 Jun 2023
Happy Father's Day to all dads in the Royal Navy!
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Sheila Weir
@SheilaLWeir16 Jun 2023
This morning - heading to Glasgow.
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Here is one of our aircraft operating with the USS Gerald R. Ford @Warship_78. Integrating with NATO allies is essential in a complex, congested and interconnected world. We remain ready to operate side by side across the globe. @HMSDefender
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@RoyalNavy8 Jun 2023
World-class protection for the world's largest ever warship. The #RoyalNavy's @HMSNORT, @HMSDefender and @RFATideforce protected supercarrier USS Gerald R Ford (@Warship_78) from missile and air 'attacks' alongside @NATO allies during an Arctic mission. #StrongerTogether 🔽

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Happy #WarshipWednesday! @Warship_78 🇺🇸 recently sailed with @RoyalNavy 🇬🇧, @RFAHeadquarters 🇬🇧, & @Forsvaret_no 🇳🇴 Allies while operating in the #NorwegianSea. The @USNavy's largest aircraft carrier is currently under @STRIKFORNATO command and control. #StrongerTogether
The Gerald R. Ford Carrier Strike Group sails in formation with NATO allied ships during an integrated sailing event in the Norwegian Sea, June 5, 2023. Ships include the world’s largest aircraft carrier USS Gerald R. Ford (CVN 78), Ticonderoga-class guided-missile cruiser USS Normandy (CG 60), the United Kingdom Royal Navy’s Type 23 Frigate HMS Northumberland (F238) and Daring-class air defense destroyer HMS Defender (D36), British Royal Fleet Auxiliary Tide-class tanker RFA Tidespring (A136), and the Royal Norwegian Navy’s Fridtjof Nansen-class Frigate HNoMS Otto Sverdrup (F312) and Skjold-class corvette HNoMS Steil (P963).

ALT The Gerald R. Ford Carrier Strike Group sails in formation with NATO allied ships during an integrated sailing event in the Norwegian Sea, June 5, 2023. Ships include the world’s largest aircraft carrier USS Gerald R. Ford (CVN 78), Ticonderoga-class guided-missile cruiser USS Normandy (CG 60), the United Kingdom Royal Navy’s Type 23 Frigate HMS Northumberland (F238) and Daring-class air defense destroyer HMS Defender (D36), British Royal Fleet Auxiliary Tide-class tanker RFA Tidespring (A136), and the Royal Norwegian Navy’s Fridtjof Nansen-class Frigate HNoMS Otto Sverdrup (F312) and Skjold-class corvette HNoMS Steil (P963).

The Gerald R. Ford Carrier Strike Group sails in formation with NATO allied ships during an integrated sailing event in the Norwegian Sea, June 5, 2023. Ships include the world’s largest aircraft carrier USS Gerald R. Ford (CVN 78), Ticonderoga-class guided-missile cruiser USS Normandy (CG 60), the United Kingdom Royal Navy’s Type 23 Frigate HMS Northumberland (F238) and Daring-class air defense destroyer HMS Defender (D36), British Royal Fleet Auxiliary Tide-class tanker RFA Tidespring (A136), and the Royal Norwegian Navy’s Fridtjof Nansen-class Frigate HNoMS Otto Sverdrup (F312) and Skjold-class corvette HNoMS Steil (P963).

ALT The Gerald R. Ford Carrier Strike Group sails in formation with NATO allied ships during an integrated sailing event in the Norwegian Sea, June 5, 2023. Ships include the world’s largest aircraft carrier USS Gerald R. Ford (CVN 78), Ticonderoga-class guided-missile cruiser USS Normandy (CG 60), the United Kingdom Royal Navy’s Type 23 Frigate HMS Northumberland (F238) and Daring-class air defense destroyer HMS Defender (D36), British Royal Fleet Auxiliary Tide-class tanker RFA Tidespring (A136), and the Royal Norwegian Navy’s Fridtjof Nansen-class Frigate HNoMS Otto Sverdrup (F312) and Skjold-class corvette HNoMS Steil (P963).

The world’s largest aircraft carrier USS Gerald R. Ford sails in formation with British Royal Navy Type 23 Frigate HMS Northumberland (F238) during an integrated sailing event in the Norwegian Sea, June 5, 2023. Gerald R. Ford is the U.S. Navy’s newest and most advanced aircraft carrier, representing a generational leap in the U.S. Navy’s capacity to project power on a global scale. The Gerald R. Ford Carrier Strike Group is on a scheduled deployment in the U.S. Naval Forces Europe area of operations, employed by U.S. Sixth Fleet to defend U.S., allied, and partner interests. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Jacob Mattingly)

ALT The world’s largest aircraft carrier USS Gerald R. Ford sails in formation with British Royal Navy Type 23 Frigate HMS Northumberland (F238) during an integrated sailing event in the Norwegian Sea, June 5, 2023. Gerald R. Ford is the U.S. Navy’s newest and most advanced aircraft carrier, representing a generational leap in the U.S. Navy’s capacity to project power on a global scale. The Gerald R. Ford Carrier Strike Group is on a scheduled deployment in the U.S. Naval Forces Europe area of operations, employed by U.S. Sixth Fleet to defend U.S., allied, and partner interests. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Jacob Mattingly)

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@RoyalNavy6 Jun 2023
#OTD in 1944 the greatest armada ever to leave our shores delivered fire, fury and thousands of troops on to the beaches of Normandy. By the day’s end Hitler’s Atlantic Wall was punctured by the bravery, ingenuity and overwhelming firepower of Allied forces. #Dday #WW2
An aerial overview of the invasion fleet off Normandy

ALT An aerial overview of the invasion fleet off Normandy

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Today marks the 79th anniversary of D-Day. On this day, more than 61,000 British personnel landed in northern Europe as part of the major military operation that helped bring an end to the Second World War. Today we thank them all for their service and sacrifice.
British forces land on the Normandy beaches in 1944.

ALT British forces land on the Normandy beaches in 1944.

British forces land on the Normandy beaches in 1944.

ALT British forces land on the Normandy beaches in 1944.

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@RoyalNavy2 Jun 2023
Blink and you'll miss it. 👀 This is the moment @HMSDefender launched her Sea Viper missile and successfully hit a jet drone during NATO exercises in the Outer Hebrides.
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@RoyalNavy2 Jun 2023
Type 45 destroyer @HMSDefender tested her cutting-edge air defence systems by firing a missile at a jet drone during a live exercise off the coast of #Scotland. She launched her Sea Viper missile during @NATO exercise #FormidableShield

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Come on board a @RoyalNavy destroyer! 👀 Forces News visited Type 45 destroyer @HMSDefender and found out what life is like on board the state-of-the-art warship. ⚓ Read more 👉 fal.cn/3yJ45

Take a tour of HMS Defender

HMS Defender is a state-of-the-art destroyer whose main objective is to defend the UK's Carrier Strike Group from air attack.

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Royal Navy
@RoyalNavy30 May 2023
HM The King has personally honoured RN and RM personnel involved in the funeral of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II. At Windsor Castle today, 142 men and women had the Royal Victorian Order or the Royal Victorian Medal (silver) presented to them. 🔗royalnavy.mod.uk/news-and-la…
His Majesty the King presents Royal Victorian Order honours to around 150 Royal Naval personnel who took part in Queen Elizabeth II's funeral.

ALT His Majesty the King presents Royal Victorian Order honours to around 150 Royal Naval personnel who took part in Queen Elizabeth II's funeral.

His Majesty the King presents Royal Victorian Order honours to around 150 Royal Naval personnel who took part in Queen Elizabeth II's funeral.

ALT His Majesty the King presents Royal Victorian Order honours to around 150 Royal Naval personnel who took part in Queen Elizabeth II's funeral.

His Majesty the King presents Royal Victorian Order honours to around 150 Royal Naval personnel who took part in Queen Elizabeth II's funeral.

ALT His Majesty the King presents Royal Victorian Order honours to around 150 Royal Naval personnel who took part in Queen Elizabeth II's funeral.

His Majesty the King presents Royal Victorian Order honours to around 150 Royal Naval personnel who took part in Queen Elizabeth II's funeral.

ALT His Majesty the King presents Royal Victorian Order honours to around 150 Royal Naval personnel who took part in Queen Elizabeth II's funeral.

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@RoyalNavy30 May 2023
News time! Your latest headlines come from @HMSDefender who has been testing her air defence systems alongside @NATO allies. We also have updates on the #BattleoftheAtlantic commemorations in #Liverpool and @RoyalMarines in Estonia.

Defender and Battle of the Atlantic | Episode 150

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HMS Eaglet@HMSEagletRNR29 May 2023
It was an honour to be part of the @BoAtlantic80 celebrations this weekend @CruiseLpool. Some highlights included meeting @BlindVeterans, marching with members of @HMSCeres, @HMSSherwood & @HMSForward, a reception onboard @HMSDefender & an engagement reception @NWRFCA_support
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@RoyalNavy28 May 2023
Battle of the Atlantic events ended with a day of remembrance and spectacle in Liverpool. Huge crowds saw the best of the RN past and present, including @HMSDefender, @HMS_Biter, @HMSEagletRNR and @RMBandService, a parade and drumhead service. #BoA80 ow.ly/x4Hm50OyFES
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#BOA80 | Day two of the Battle of Atlantic commemorations on #Liverpool's Pier Head. ⚓️The Drumhead Service ⚓️March For The Medals ⚓️Military Village ⚓️Music & Pop Up Performances ⚓️HMS Defender & The Bretagne ⚓️Aircraft ⚓️The Convoy Sails Plan your day: bit.ly/LIVxBOA80
Soldiers parading in Liverpool showcasing their medals as part of the March For The Medals

ALT Soldiers parading in Liverpool showcasing their medals as part of the March For The Medals

Historic aircrafts Lancaster, Hurricane, Spitfire flying above the River Mersey

ALT Historic aircrafts Lancaster, Hurricane, Spitfire flying above the River Mersey

Royal Navy helicopter surrounded by people on the Pier Head in Liverpool

ALT Royal Navy helicopter surrounded by people on the Pier Head in Liverpool

A child wearing a helmet speaking to a solider as he is about to climb a wall

ALT A child wearing a helmet speaking to a solider as he is about to climb a wall

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