The UK’s amphibious flagship has left Plymouth for the fjords to play a key role in the largest military exercise in Norway in more than 30 years.
HMS Albion has headed for the Arctic as the spearhead of amphibious/commando forces taking part in Exercise Cold Response – a month-long test by land, sea and air of allied forces to operate in the most challenging environments. It involves 35,000 troops from 28 nations.
And at a time of heightened tension over the Ukraine crisis, the UK has increased its contribution to Cold response by sending HMS Prince of Wales and 3 Commando Brigade.
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