Wednesday 22 May 2013

LANCASTER Off To ATP (North) – the Type 23 Frigate LANCASTER has started a six month deployment to the North Atlantic and Caribbean.    The Frigate has completed months of rigorous training, and the tasking will focus on the reassurance and security of the British Overseas Territories, the provision of humanitarian aid and disaster relief during the core hurricane season and counter narcotic operations with partner nations.     During the deployment LANCASTER (known as the “Queen’s Frigate” after her sponsor) will visit all six of the British Overseas Territories in the region as well as numerous Commonwealth and Caribbean countries in order to conduct regional defence engagement.    This deployment is the first by the LANCASTER since an extensive refit in 2011-12 during which upgrades included the latest version of the SEAWOLF missile defence system as well as a new flight deck.

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