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Soldiers from 4th Battalion The Rifles (4 RIFLES) are halfway through a challenging light role infantry exercise on the Canadian prairie.Supported by units from across 1st Armoured Infantry Brigade, over 500 soldiers are braving the threat of extreme weather as they conduct Exercise Prairie Storm 4 at British Army Training Unit Suffield (BATUS).For 17 days, the troops will be exposed to whatever the autumn throws at them. Unlike many exercises conducted at BATUS, they do not have the luxury of armoured vehicles for shelter. Sleeping out in the open, they are living in austerity as they conduct training from section to company level.So far the weather has been kind, with temperatures rarely dipping below freezing. They often reach minus 9 degrees Celsius in Alberta during October. However, the climate is not the only challenge. Covering distances of up to 10 kilometres a day on foot, the rough terrain has been the greatest test to date.

 

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NOV 2014...RAF Typhoon simultaneously fires multiple Paveway IV laser guided smart bombs for the first time

 

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United Kingdom Oversea Military Base, Gibraltar

 

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Third Astute submarine HMS Artful makes successful maiden dive in Barrow

The Royal Navy’s latest hunter-killer submarine has successfully completed her maiden dive prior to sea trials in 2015.

HMS Artful, the third Astute class submarine being built by BAE Systems, underwent the so-called trim and incline test over two days to prove the boat’s safety and stability in the water.

The dive was undertaken in the dock on BAE Systems’ site in Barrow-in-Furness and involved a team of 80 personnel, including naval architects, engineers and Royal Navy crew members.

Read more: HMS Artful completes successful maiden dive | News | The Engineer

 

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ARABIAN GULF (Nov. 25, 2016) The aircraft carrier USS Dwight D. Eisenhower (CVN 69) (IKE) transits the Arabian Gulf alongside Royal Navy ship HMS Ocean (L12) during a Combined Task Force (CTF) 50 handover ceremony. IKE and its carrier strike group are deployed in support of Operation Inherent Resolve, maritime security operations and theater security cooperation efforts in the U.S. 5th Fleet area of operations. (U.S. Navy photo by Petty Officer 1st Class Rafael Martie/Released)

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ARABIAN GULF (Nov. 25, 2016) Rear Adm. Jim Malloy, left, commander, Carrier Strike Group (CSG) 10, and Cdre. Andrew Burns, commander, Combined Task Force (CTF) 50, stand together during a turnover ceremony in the hangar bay of the aircraft carrier USS Dwight D. Eisenhower (CVN 69)(U.S. Navy photo by Petty Officer 3rd Class Nathan T. Beard/Released)

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ARABIAN GULF (Nov. 25, 2016) Rear Adm. Jim Malloy, commander, Combined Task Force (CTF) 50, turns over command to Cdre. Andrew Burns, prospective commander, Combined Task Force (CTF) 50, during the turnover ceremony in the hangar bay of the aircraft carrier USS Dwight D. Eisenhower (CVN 69).(U.S. Navy photo by Petty Officer 3rd Class Nathan T. Beard/Released)

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ARABIAN GULF (Nov. 25, 2016) The Royal Navy ship HMS Ocean (L12) transits the Arabian Gulf alongside the USS Dwight D. Eisenhower (CVN 69). The ship and its carrier strike group are deployed in support of Operation Inherent Resolve, maritime security operations and theater security cooperation efforts in the U.S. 5th Fleet area of operations. (U.S. Navy photo by Petty Officer 3rd Class Anderson W. Branch)

 

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ARABIAN GULF (Oct. 19, 2016) From left, Royal navy ship HMS Chiddingfold (M37), RFA Lyme Bay (L 3007), and U.S. Navy mine countermeasures (MCM) ship USS Devastator (MCM 6) and an MH-53 helicopters from HM-15 Detachment 2 move in formation during a photo exercise during US-UK Mine Countermeasures Exercise 17-1. The bilateral exercise serves to enhance cooperation, mutual MCM capabilities and interoperability between the U.S. and U.K. Naval forces in ensuring free flow of commerce, freedom of navigation and long-term regional security. (U.S. Navy photo by Petty Officer 2nd Class Victoria Kinney/Released)

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ARABIAN GULF (Oct. 11, 2016) HMS Middleton (M34) pulls alongside RFA Lyme Bay (L 3007)(not pictured) to exchange supplies at sea during UK-U.S. Mine Countermeasures Exercise 17-1. The bilateral exercise serves to enhance cooperation, mutual MCM capabilities and interoperability between the U.S. and U.K. Naval forces in ensuring free flow of commerce, freedom of navigation and long-term regional security. CTG-56.1 conducts mine countermeasures, explosive ordnance disposal, salvage diving, and force protection operations throughout the U.S. 5th Fleet area of operations. (U.S. Navy photo by Petty Officer 2nd Class Tyler Thompson/Released)

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ARABIAN GULF (Oct. 11, 2016) Sailors assigned to Commander, Task Group 56.1 (CTG 56.1), Explosive Ordnance Disposal Mobile Unit (EODMU) 1 launch a rigid-hulled inflatable boat from RFA Lyme Bay (L 3007) during UK-U.S. Mine Countermeasures Exercise 17-1. (U.S. Navy photo by Petty Officer 2nd Class Tyler Thompson/Released)

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ARABIAN GULF (Oct. 14, 2016) Sailors aboard HMS Middleton (M34) work to pull alongside RFA Lyme Bay (L 3007) to exchange supplies at sea during UK-U.S. Mine Countermeasures Exercise 17-1.(U.S. Navy photo by Petty Officer 2nd Class Tyler Thompson/Released)

 

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GULF OF OMAN (April 17, 2016) Royal Navy warship HMS Defender practices underway security with the Cunard Liner Queen Mary 2 in support of military-industry cooperation during the International Mine Countermeasures Exercise (IMCMEX). IMCMEX is the largest maritime exercise in the world, with international naval and civilian maritime forces from more than 30 nations spanning six continents training together across the Middle East. (U.S. Navy photo courtesy of Royal Navy/Released)

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ARABIAN GULF (April 11, 2016) Royal Navy ship HMS Defender and Royal Fleet Auxiliary ship RFA Cardigan Bay anchor a formation of coalition mine countermeasures and maritime security vessels at sea, operating in support of the International Mine Countermeasures Exercise (IMCMEX). IMCMEX includes navies from more than 30 countries spanning six continents training together across the Middle East. The exercise is focused on maritime security from mine countermeasures, maritime infrastructure protection and maritime security operations in support of civilian shipping (U.S. Navy photos courtesy of Royal Navy/Released)

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ARABIAN GULF (June 8, 2015) British Royal Commandos, assigned to HMS Duncan (D37), perform fast rope exercises aboard the guided-missile destroyer USS McFaul (DDG 74) during exercise Falcon Warrior 2015. Exercise Falcon Warrior is a recurring multinational exercise designed to strengthen military-to-military relationships, increase interoperability between partner nations, and enhance regional security and stability. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Arthurgwain L. Marquez/Released)

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TALLINN, Estonia (July 8, 2015) Cmdr. Darren Dugan, commanding officer of the guided-missile destroyer USS Jason Dunham (DDG 109), welcomes Royal Navy reserve officers and midshipman aboard for a tour in Tallinn, Estonia. Jason Dunham is conducting naval operations in the U.S. 6th Fleet area of operations in support of U.S. national security interests in Europe. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Weston Jones/Released)

 

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USTKA, Poland (June 16, 2015) Landing craft vehicle personnel return to the British Royal Navy HMS Ocean as a Chinook departs the ship. Ocean is sailing off the coast of Poland during exercise Baltic Operations 2015 in preparation for an amphibious landing in Ustka. BALTOPS is an annual multinational exercise designed to enhance flexibility and interoperability, as well as demonstrate resolve of allied and partner forces to defend the Baltic region. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by 1st Lt. Sarah E. Burns/Released)

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BALTIC SEA (June 8, 2015)Royal Navy ship HMS Ocean(L12) & USS San Antonio (LPD 17) lead maritime forces from 17 nations underway in formation for BALTOPS 2015. BALTOPS is an annually recurring multinational exercise designed to enhance flexibility and interoperability, as well as demonstrate resolve of allied and partner forces to defend the Baltic region. (U.S. Navy photos courtesy of the Royal Navy by LPhot Luron Wright/Crown Copyright/Released)

 

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....July 2015 the A400M by Airbus;

Recently, the RAF at Norton Royal Air Force base of their third A400M transport aircraft.

 

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Eurofighter Typhoon aircraft from the UK’s Royal Air Force are at Nellis Air Force Base in Nevada this month to take part in one of the world’s leading air-to-air combat training exercises which begins this week. Red Flag is the United States Air Force’s premier air-to-air combat training event. Participants typically include both US and allied nations’ combat air forces. The exercise gives pilots the experience of multiple, intensive air sorties in the safety of a training environment

This year, as well as the Eurofighter Typhoon FGR4’s from 6 Squadron based at RAF Leuchars, there will also be Tornado GR-4s and an E-3D Sentry from the UK. The Royal Australian Air Force are expected to send F-18s and an E-7. The allied nations will augment and perform alongside a contingent of US aircraft. In 2013, Eurofighter Typhoon aircraft acquitted themselves with flying colours at the event attracting widespread praise for their agility, flexibility and ability to deliver what was described as ‘high kinetic’ effect. The Eurofighter’s Defensive Aids Sub Systems (DASS) and the aircraft’s Mission Data were major contributors to the jet’s success. “We’re pretty much the envy of all the Typhoon pilots back home at the moment,” Typhoon pilot Flight Lt. Alex Thorne said. “A lot of people are excited to see what the Typhoon can do, but are really excited to see what our jet can do alongside and against some of the platforms here.”

 

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August 15 2014.....RC-135 is a family of large reconnaissance aircraft built used by the United States Air Force and Royal Air Force to support theatre and national level intelligence consumers with near real-time on-scene collection, analysis and dissemination capabilities. Its sensor suite allows the mission crew to detect, identify and geolocate signals throughout the electromagnetic spectrum. The mission crew can then forward gathered information in a variety of formats to a wide range of consumers via Rivet Joint's extensive communications suite.

Royal Air Force Tornado jets, RC-135 Rivet Joint signals intelligent plane, Chinook helicopters, C-130J and C-17 Globe Master III transport aircraft are now in Cyprus ahead of carrying out humanitarian aid in northern Iraq, where hundreds of thousands of Yazidi are stranded on mountains to avoid being slaughtered by Islamic State (IS).

 

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August 2014...

“Somewhere in the world NATO forces are patrolling a no-fly zone in order to prevent a hostile force from committing atrocities. A Royal Navy jet is targeted by a surface to air missile forcing the pilot to eject.” The traditional pyrotechnic fuelled Commando Assault finale to the RNAS Yeovilton Air Day began. As flying displays go it was continuous fast and furious action which included numerous specialist skills and disciplines such as abseiling and fast roping which when combined with the gunfire and pyrotechnics, provided a realistic and crowd pleasing show.

 

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KEY WEST, Fla. (Sept. 16, 2012) The Brazilian navy frigate BNS Greenhalgh (F-46), right, moors next to the Royal Navy destroyer HMS Dauntless (FD-33) at Naval Air Station Key West for UNITAS Atlantic Phase 2012. UNITAS is an annual multi-national exercise hosted by U.S. Fourth Fleet that is conducted in the Western Caribbean Sept 17-28. (U.S. Navy photo by Lt. Cmdr. Corey Barker/Released)

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ATLANTIC OCEAN (Oct. 8, 2012) Boatswain's Mate 2nd Class Ryan Beaton steadies Boatswain's Mate 2nd Class Ahmann Brooks as he signals to a Royal Navy helicopter during flight quarters aboard the guided-missile cruiser USS Gettysburg (CG 64). Gettysburg is participating in Exercise Joint Warrior 2012. Joint Warrior takes place off the coast of Scotland and is designed and led by the joint tactical exercise planning staff in the United Kingdom. It is intended to improve interoperability between allied navies and prepare participants for a role in a joint maritime environment during deployments. America's Sailors are Warfighters, a fast and flexible force deployed worldwide. (U.S. Navy photos by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Foster Bamford/Released)

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U.S. 5TH FLEET AREA OF RESPONSIBILITY (Nov. 4, 2012) The aircraft carrier USS Dwight D. Eisenhower (CVN 69) is underway alongside the Royal Navy destroyer HMS Diamond (D34). Dwight D. Eisenhower is deployed to the U.S. 5th Fleet area of responsibility conducting maritime security operations, theater security cooperation efforts and support missions for Operation Enduring Freedom. (U.S. Navy photos by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Ryan D. McLearnon/Released)

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GULF OF ADEN (April 10, 2013) The Royal Fleet Auxiliary replenishment oiler Fort Victoria (A387), from the Royal Navy, breaks away from the amphibious assault ship USS Kearsarge (LHD 3) after a replenishment-at-sea. Kearsarge is the flagship for the Kearsarge Amphibious Ready Group and, with the embarked 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit (26th MEU), is deployed in support of maritime security operations and theater security cooperation efforts in the U.S. 5th Fleet area of responsibility. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Abraham Essenmacher/Released)

 

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U.S. 5th FLEET AREA OF RESPONSIBILITY (Sept. 16, 2013) A United Kingdom Army Air Corps Westland Lynx battlefield helicopter lands on the flight deck of the amphibious assault ship USS Kearsarge (LHD 3). Kearsarge is the flagship for the Kearsarge Amphibious Ready Group and, with the embarked 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit (26th MEU), is deployed in support of maritime security operations and theater security cooperation efforts in the U.S. 5th Fleet area of responsibility. (U.S. Marine Corps photos by Sgt. Christopher Q. Stone/Released)

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U.S. 5th FLEET AREA OF RESPONSIBILITY (Sept. 16, 2013) A United Kingdom Army Air Corps Westland Sea King transport helicopter lands on the flight deck of the amphibious assault ship USS Kearsarge (LHD 3). (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Kyle N. Runnels/Released)

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U.S. 5th FLEET AREA OF RESPONSIBILITY (Sept. 16, 2013) An MV-22B Osprey from the amphibious assault ship USS Kearsarge (LHD 3) assigned to Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 226 (Reinforced) lands on the flight deck of HMS Illustrious (R06). (U.S. Marine Corps photograph by Cpl. Kyle N. Runnels/Released)

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U.S. 5TH FLEET AREA OF RESPONSIBILITY (Sept. 16, 2013) Aviation Boatswain's Mate (Handling) 1st Class Jose Santana directs a British Royal Navy Lynx MK 8 helicopter for landing on the flight deck of the amphibious assault ship USS Kearsarge (LHD 3). (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Corbin J. Shea/Released)

 

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Royal Navy Sailors on-board HMS Bulwark leaving Plymouth

Lt Cdr Victoria Percival, MEO, the Marine Engineering Officer (MEO) of HMS Defender, a Portsmouth based Type 45 Daring Class Destroyer

Lieutenants Maxine Stiles, Alex Olsson and Penny Thackray, the first women to qualify as Royal Navy submariners

 

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HMS Ocean....Cougar 2015

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ATLANTIC OCEAN (July 10, 2007) An MV-22 Osprey prepares to land aboard the Royal Navy aircraft carrier HMS Illustrious (R 06). This was first time that an Osprey has embarked in a non-U.S. ship. U.S. Navy photo by Darby Allen (RELEASED)

 

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July 14, 2009

"No war is just..ask the infantry and ask the dead"...Ernest Hemingway...

The British show the ultimate respect for their fallen soldiers. May they all rest in peace.

Mourners react as a procession of hearses carrying the bodies of eight British soldiers killed in Afghanistan in a 24 hour period parade through the streets of Wootton Bassett, in Wiltshire, on July 14, 2009. The bodies of eight soldiers killed in Britain's bloodiest 24-hour period in Afghanistan were flown home on Tuesday as the head of the army said they had not died in vain. The families of the men, three of whom were 18-year-olds, were at the RAF Lyneham airbase in southwest England to see the coffins draped in the Union Jack flag carried slowly one by one from the transport plane. Thousands of people, including many soldiers, lined the streets of the nearby town of Wootton Bassett to pay their respects as the eight hearses were driven past, following a private ceremony at a chapel of rest for the families.

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7 July 2009...Eight British Soldiers killed in Afghanistan

 

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July 2014...RAF 6 Squadron Eurofighter Typhoons on exercise "Bersama Lima 11'' in Malaysia

 

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NORFOLK (May 14, 2010) The Royal Navy Invincible-class light aircraft carrier HMS Ark Royal (RO7) arrives at Naval Station Norfolk. Ark Royal is conducting Operation Auriga, the Royal Navy's major deployment for 2010 to North America and the western Atlantic Ocean. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Brian Goodwin/Released)

Naval Station Mayport, Jacksonville, Fla. (May 20, 2004) - Sailors man the rails as Her Majesty's Ship HMS Invincible (R05) arrives in Jacksonville, Fla., for a five-day port visit before continuing on to Norfolk, Va., and New York city. Invincible, is the sixth ship of the Royal Navy to bear the name and the first of the Invincible Class of Anti-Submarine Warfare Carriers. U.S. Navy photos by Photographer's Mate 2nd Class Charles E. Hill (RELEASED)