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HMS Kent heads to Indian Ocean

Portsmouth-based frigate - HMS Kent – heads to the Indian Ocean for a six-month deployment, focussing on maritime security operations.

Frigate on Security mission

Portsmouth-based Type 23 frigate - HMS Kent, has left Portsmouth for a six-month deployment in the Indian Ocean, focussing on maritime security operations.

HMS Kent will continue the Royal Navy’s long-term presence East of Suez as she replaces HMS Northumberland currently on station.

Having been through intense training the ship is ready for a challenging deployment as part of the Royal Navy’s standing commitment in the Middle East.

“I am immensely proud of my ship’s company and all they have achieved preparing HMS Kent to deploy on operations East of Suez. HMS Kent will return to the Middle East, a part of the world she knows well, to provide reassurance to the UK’s allies in the region, whilst conducting maritime security, counter narcotics and counter-piracy patrols to protect British trade and wider national interests.

– Comm Andrew Block
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