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Dune fields in Mars' Green Crater
Dune fields in Mars' Green Crater. The image, taken on 27 April 2020 and centred at 52.3¡S, 351.8¡E, shows part of an impact crater located inside the larger Green Crater in the Argyre quadrangle in the southern hemisphere of Mars.
The image reveals an almost black dune field on the right, surrounded by red soils that are partially covered with bright white ice. Gullies, also partially covered with ice, are visible in the crater wall in the centre of the image. Scientists are currently investigating the relationship between this seasonal ice and the presence of the gullies. The image was taken just after the spring equinox in the southern hemisphere of Mars, when the southernmost part of the crater (to the right) was almost completely free of ice while the northern part (centre) was still partially covered. The southern crater wall has had a longer exposure to the Sun (like on Earth equator-facing slopes receive more sunlight), so the ice in this area recedes faster.Credit: ESA / eyevine
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The Perseus molecular cloud viewed by Herschel and Planck
The Perseus molecular cloud viewed by Herschel and Planck. This image shows the Perseus molecular cloud, based on a combination of data from ESA’s Herschel and Planck space telescopes. The bright areas in the picture shows the emission by interstellar dust grains in three different wavelengths observed by Herschel (250, 350, and 500 microns) and the lines crossing the image in a ‘drapery pattern’ represent the magnetic field orientation (based on the Planck data.)
This nearby molecular cloud complex is made up of two components, Perseus North and Perseus South, both of which contain a large amount of dark nebulae. The northern component is located in the lower left of the image, while the southern one is visible towards the upper right.
Perseus North includes B5 which is an extensively studied dark cloud, and also contains the IC 348 open cluster of stars. Perseus South is home to the NGC 1333 nebula – the brightest area in the image – which is one of the most actively star-forming regions in the complex. Perseus South also includes the Barnard Object B1, along with the Lynds Dark Nebulae L1448, L1455, and L1451.Credit: ESA / eyevine
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Flooding in southern Iran
Flooding in southern Iran. Heavy rainfall has triggered flooding in southern Iran, particularly in the Sistan and Baluchestan, Hormozgan and Kerman provinces. The downpour has led to blocked roads and destroyed bridges, crops and houses – displacing thousands of people.
This image, captured by the Copernicus Sentinel-2 mission, shows the extent of the flooding in the Sistan and Baluchestan province on 13 January 2020. Flooded areas are visible in brown, while the flooded villages are highlighted by dotted circles. Sediment and mud, caused by the heavy rains, can be seen gushing from the Bahu Kalat River, Iran, and Dasht River, Pakistan, into Gwadar Bay.
Zoom in to view the image of the floods at its full 10 m resolution.
The flooding has also affected Zahedan, as well as Konarak, Saravan, Nik Shahr, Delgan, Bazman, Chabahar, Zar?b?d and Khash.
In response to the flood, the Copernicus Emergency Mapping Service was activated. The service uses satellite observations to help civil protection authorities and, in cases of disaster, the international humanitarian community, respond to emergencies.Credit: ESA / eyevine
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Gaia’s stellar motion for the next 400 thousand years
Gaia’s stellar motion for the next 400 thousand years. The stars are in constant motion. To the human eye this movement – known as proper motion – is imperceptible, but Gaia is measuring it with more and more precision. The trails on this image show how 40 000 stars, all located within 100 parsecs (326 light years) of the Solar System, will move across the sky in the next 400 thousand years. These proper motions are released as part of the Gaia Early Data Release 3 (Gaia EDR3). They are twice as precise as the proper motions released in the previous Gaia DR2. The increase in precision is because Gaia has now measured the stars more times and over a longer interval of time. This represents a major improvement in Gaia EDR3 with respect to Gaia DR2.Credit: ESA / eyevine
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Image of a Royal Air Force Typhoon, seen here being refuelling by a RAF Voyager air tanker.
UK and French Air forces have exercised a joint intercept of long Range Aviation, scrambling both countries Quick Reaction Alerts.
This live Exercise rehearses NATO Long Range Aviation procedures within the UK and French Flight Information Regions, demonstrating joint commitment to NATO and our partner nations.
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Image of soldiers from 4 PWRR pose for a photo after an early morning attack on Salisbury Plain Training Area.
Army Reserve Soldiers from across Hampshire, including Portsmouth and Southampton, who serve with 4th Battalion The Princess of Wales Royal Regiment nicknamed 'The Tigers' have been on Salisbury Plain Training Area in Wiltshire on exercise over the weekend 4th and 6th of December. They were putting their skills to the test in assaulting and securing buildings in an urban warfare environment.
The exercise was delivered at Platoon level, with individuals coming together from across the Battalion's four Companies for their final training weekend of the year, Exercise Punniar Tiger. Approximately 70 soldiers from across the south east took part, although numbers were reduced this year in order to adhere to the COVID-19 restrictions. On receiving orders, the night before, the soldiers moved into position for a final dawn attack on Southdown Barn situated on the Plain which is the largest area of chalk grassland in north-west Europe.
The assault took place on the old barn and its outer farm buildings. It involved the soldiers working through a series of room clearances, climbing over walls and storming the buildings within, using various weapon systems to achieve their objectives, firing hundreds of blank rounds and using special training smoke grenades.
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A member on 2 Para looks into the camera as night falls during Exercise Wessex Storm.
Across three days of high tempo activity on both the ground and in the air, the 2 PARA Battlegroup has launched on the final mission of Exercise Wessex Storm.
Fighting against a free-thinking enemy force on Salisbury Plain, the mission lets the paratroopers show their skills and readiness for short notice operations around the world.
The 2 PARA Battlegroup is built around the paratroopers of Colchester-based 2nd Battalion The Parachute Regiment, supported by signallers, engineers, artillery, medics and logistics specialists from 16 Air Assault Brigade. It is training to be ready to deploy at short notice on operations around the world.
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The Flag Captain of HMS Albion, Captain Simon Kelly RN (centre left), is seen here with ships company on the bridge.
UK flagship HMS Albion today returned to Devonport, Plymouth from her three-month experimental autumn deployment to the Mediterranean.
The assault ship sailed back home to Devonport having led Littoral Response Group (Experimentation) (LRG(X)) on a series of exercises which will help shape the Royal Navy and Royal Marines of tomorrow.
Working together with HMS Dragon and RFA Lyme Bay, the task group has focused on developing the tactics and technology which will drive the Future Navy and Royal Marine’s Future Commando Force.
They tested new equipment, such as drones, which could be used for resupplying equipment to commandos on the ground, miniature aerial helicopters for surveillance and underwater autonomous sonars to help map beaches for landings.
In all 40 experimental concepts have been tested in nine major exercises, largely focused around Cyprus in October and November.
In addition to experimentation, the task group worked with NATO allies and regional partners to promote stability and security in the Mediterranean.
The ships, helicopters and Royal Marines trained alongside forces from Cyprus, France, Georgia, Greece, Italy, Netherlands, Romania, Spain, Turkey and Ukraine.
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Image of UK flagship HMS Albion returning to Devonport, Plymouth from her three-month experimental autumn deployment to the Mediterranean.
The assault ship sailed back home to Devonport having led Littoral Response Group (Experimentation) (LRG(X)) on a series of exercises which will help shape the Royal Navy and Royal Marines of tomorrow.
Working together with HMS Dragon and RFA Lyme Bay, the task group has focused on developing the tactics and technology which will drive the Future Navy and Royal Marine’s Future Commando Force.
They tested new equipment, such as drones, which could be used for resupplying equipment to commandos on the ground, miniature aerial helicopters for surveillance and underwater autonomous sonars to help map beaches for landings.
In all 40 experimental concepts have been tested in nine major exercises, largely focused around Cyprus in October and November.
In addition to experimentation, the task group worked with NATO allies and regional partners to promote stability and security in the Mediterranean.
The ships, helicopters and Royal Marines trained alongside forces from Cyprus, France, Georgia, Greece, Italy, Netherlands, Romania, Spain, Turkey and Ukraine.
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Members of 45 Commando’s (Royal Marines) are seen here firing mortars during a night exercise on Salisbury Plain.
The Royal Marines are part of the Naval Service and under the full command of Fleet Commander. The rank structure of the corps is similar to that of the British Army with officers and other ranks recruited and initially trained separately from other naval personnel. Since 2017 women have been able to serve in all roles in the Royal Marines. On average, 1,200 recruits attend training courses at the Commando Training Centre Royal Marines every year.© MOD Crown Copyright / eyevine
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Image of Royal Navy sailors marching into the grounds of Windsor Castle as they conduct guard duties. The last sailor within the group is seen here closing the gate behind him.
On Tuesday 1st December 2020, sailors from across the nation assembled at Windsor Castle in order to carry out Guard duties.
The Guard duties come after an inspection was carried out by the Brigade Major, Lieutenant Colonel Guy Stone last Thursday at Victoria Barracks which deemed the sailors ready in all respects to carry out this special honour.
The sailors will work around the clock in two divisions guarding the castle which is home to Her Majesty The Queen, and over 900 years of Royal history.
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Image taken from the bridge of HMS Northumberland, as it transits the North Sea during stormy weather.
HMS Northumberland is a Type 23 Frigate named for the Duke of Northumberland. Originally designed for anti-submarine warfare, she has proven versatile enough for all manner of operations.
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A crew member of HMS Albion is seen here wearing anti-flash protective gloves and hood, whilst keeping watch from the bridge. The ship took part in air defence exercises with the Italian Navy in the Mediterranean.
More than one thousand sailors and Royal Marines have sailed on a three-month mission to the Mediterranean to forge the commando forces of tomorrow.
UK flagship HMS Albion left Plymouth, heading a force which will visit numerous nations across the Mediterranean and Black Sea as the UK’s armed forces nurtures new friendships and cements traditional alliances.
In addition, it will allow the commandos to test and develop tactics using innovative new kit.
The deployment is intended to test new concepts of the Littoral Strike Group (which replaces the UK’s long-standing amphibious task group) and shapes the Future Commando Force (FCF) – the evolution of the Royal Marines into a hi-tech raiding/strike force – both of which are at the heart of the transformation of the Royal Navy as it enters the 2020s.
The group will also support NATO’s Mediterranean security operation Sea Guardian – alongside new patrol ship HMS Trent which is now permanently based in the region – and provide options for the UK to respond to any potential crisis in the area.
Known as the Littoral Response Group (Experimentation) deployment, the force includes the headquarters and staff of Commodore Rob Pedre, the Commander Littoral Strike Group, flagship HMS Albion, destroyer HMS Dragon and amphibious support ship RFA Lyme Bay.
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A music conductor is seen here setting the tempo for the Band of the Brigade of Gurkhas, as they play at a Gurkha Company passing out parade at Helles Barracks, Infantry Training Centre in Catterick.
The band played at the Gurkha Company pass out parade at Helles Barracks, Infantry Training Centre Catterick, 26 November 2020.
Recruits of Gurkha Company graduated as Riflemen from the Infantry Training Centre Catterick in a pride-filled ceremony at Helles Barracks.
2020 saw the highest intake of Gurkha recruits to the Catterick-based institution, which moulds prospective soldiers into future frontline infantry.
The Rt Hon Ben Wallace MP, Secretary of State for Defence, attended as the Reviewing Officer of the Pass Off Parade, giving his support to the recruits of Gurkha Company upon their appointment as fully-fledged soldiers of the British Army.
The parade marked the end of the recruits nine-month long training programme, whereafter they will each join their chosen Regiment in The British Army.
A proud day for the recruits, instructors, Gurkha Company, Infantry Training Centre and The British Army.
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Image shows a RAF ATLAS aircraft being de-iced prior to taking off from RAF Brize Norton, carrying personnel deploying on Op NEWCOMBE to Mali.
The British Army have deployed a Long-Range Reconnaissance Task Group to Mali in support of Operation NEWCOMBE in order to provide specialist assistance to the United Nations mission currently ongoing there.
Members of the Light Dragoons boarded a Royal Air Force A400M at RAF Brize Norton on the 26th November, bound for Gao Airfield, Mali. Once fully established, the Task Group will consist of members of the Light Dragoons, Royal Anglians and support elements from across the British Army. Their contribution towards the operation is that of a peacekeeping force that aims to engage with the local population and help to stabilise the region. © MOD Crown Copyright / eyevine
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Image of a UK soldier from the 4th Battalion, The Royal Regiment of Scotland delivers food to locals stranded by the recent floods.
Over 30 British Army soldiers currently deployed on a training exercise in Central America have taken the opportunity to support the National Emergency Management Organisation (NEMO) of Belize. They provided humanitarian aid in the form of food and essential supplies to the locals in need of assistance in the aftermath of Hurricane Iota.
Soldiers of the 4th Battalion, The Royal Regiment of Scotland deployed from British Army Training Support Unit Belize (BATSUB) base (Price Barracks) to Belize District. The key tasking was to collect supplies including food, water, washing and cleaning products from the NEMO warehouse, to then deliver to locals who require the much needed support.
The country has been devastated by flooding only a matter of weeks after Eta and the presence of Hurricane Iota only days after recovering, only made life more arduous for the local population. The hurricanes that have struck Belize in the month of November are said to be the worst they have seen in 88 years.
This is the second humanitarian and aid relief tasking the troops have assisted with, all while completing their training objectives that they originally deployed to accomplish. This shows to adaptability of the British Army's soldiers and their willingness to rise up to the challenges that face them.
The British troops have deployed to Belize on Exercise Mayan Warrior, to learn how to survive in the harsh and demanding conditions of the jungle. The 4th Battalion, The Royal Regiment of Scotland's soldiers grasped the opportunity to be able to help the local population of Belize District.© MOD Crown Copyright / eyevine
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Image shows an Officer Cadet from the Royal Military Academy Sandhurst (RMAS), jumping a wall during Exercise Dynamic Victory at Lydd Ranges & STANTA Training Area.
Exercise Dynamic Victory is the final confirmation exercise of the 44 week commissioning course; it tests the cadets suitability to become junior officers in the field army.
The first phase sees the Officer Cadets undergo a live firing package at Lydd ranges, which gives valuable training in situational awareness and command & control, then deploy to a tactical phase in STANTA training area, where they operate in urban and rural environments, testing them on their personal administration, fieldcraft and ability to make decisions under pressure.
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Image shows Officer Cadets from Royal Military Academy Sandhurst (RMAS), donning their berets during Exercise Dynamic Victory at Lydd Ranges & STANTA Training Area.
Exercise Dynamic Victory is the final confirmation exercise of the 44 week commissioning course; it tests the cadets suitability to become junior officers in the field army.
The first phase sees the Officer Cadets undergo a live firing package at Lydd ranges, which gives valuable training in situational awareness and command & control, then deploy to a tactical phase in STANTA training area, where they operate in urban and rural environments, testing them on their personal administration, fieldcraft and ability to make decisions under pressure.
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Sea-level monitoring satellite lifts off
Sea-level monitoring satellite lifts off. The Copernicus Sentinel-6 Michael Freilich satellite was launched on 21 November 2020 from the Vandenberg Air Force Base in California, US.
This latest Copernicus satellite will continue the long-term record of reference measurements, extending the record of sea-level height into a fourth decade. Since sea-level rise is a key indicator of climate change, accurately monitoring the changing height of the sea surface over decades is essential for climate science, for policy-making and, ultimately, for protecting the lives of those in vulnerable low-lying areas.Credit: ESA / eyevine
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Image of Brigadier-General Carlos Salgado, Major General Lorenzo D’Addario, HRH The Prince of Wales and Lieutenant General Edward Smyth-Osbourne, seen here at RAF Fairford.
His Royal Highness The Prince of Wales visits troops deployed on Exercise Loyal Leda 2020 (Ex LOLE20) at Royal Air Force Fairford. Hosted by Lieutenant General Edward Smyth-Osbourne, Commander Allied Rapid Reaction Corps, the His Royal Highness was provided an overview of the exercise and some of the new capabilities being developed by the headquarters.
His Royal Highness met Commonwealth soldiers from the 1st Canadian Division, the ‘Red Devils’ and Gurkhas from the Allied Rapid Reaction Corps Support Battalion. His Royal Highness helps maintain the Royal Family’s strong connection to the Commonwealth and is the Colonel-in-Chief of the Royal Gurkha Rifles.
Exercise Loyal Leda 2020, a key NATO exercise to validate and certify the Allied Rapid Reaction Corps as NATO’s Warfighting Corps at readiness. The computer aided exercise tested the Corps’ ability to operate with multinational divisions under command and control up to 120,000 troops across the full spectrum of military operations.
Headquarters Allied Rapid Reaction Corps (HQ ARRC) provides NATO with a rapidly deployable, flexible HQ that can act as a Joint, Land or Corps HQ for operations and crisis response. Its multi-national ethos, combination of cultures and innovation, strong professional reputation in NATO and proven track record in interoperability are unique among its High Readiness Force (Land) (HRF(L)) peers.
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Image of Royal Marines in rank. Ship’s Company of HMS Albion as well as embarked forces formed a hollow square on the flight deck for Remembrance Day. Representatives from the Royal Navy, Army and RAF each laid wreaths under the ensign respectively.
The group will also support NATO’s Mediterranean security operation Sea Guardian – alongside new patrol ship HMS Trent which is now permanently based in the region – and provide options for the UK to respond to any potential crisis in the area.
Known as the Littoral Response Group (Experimentation) deployment, the force includes the headquarters and staff of Commodore Rob Pedre, the Commander Littoral Strike Group, flagship HMS Albion, destroyer HMS Dragon and amphibious support ship RFA Lyme Bay.© MOD Crown Copyright / eyevine
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A solder from 2 PARA (right) provides range overwatch as French paratroopers fire a AT4 (Anti-tank 4) on Salisbury Plain training area for Ex Wessex Storm.
British and French paratroopers are training side-by-side to be ready to respond together to international crises.
Exercise Wessex Storm sees the 2 PARA Battlegroup, which includes a company from the French 2e Régiment Etranger de Parachutistes, training on c to confirm its skills and readiness to serve as the lead infantry unit within 16 Air Assault Brigade, the British Army’s global response force.
The six-week manoeuvres (2 Nov-12 Dec) has started with live-fire battle runs for the French paratroopers to introduce them to British training procedures and British and French paratroopers demonstrating the capabilities of each other's heavy weapons. The troops fired their anti-tank missiles - Javelin for the British and MILAN for the French - and mortars to show the capabilities of each other's weapons and the tactics each employs, to be able to work together better.
The 2 PARA Battlegroup is a 1,500-strong unit built around the paratroopers of Colchester-based 2nd Battalion The Parachute Regiment, supported by signallers, engineers, artillery, medics and logistics specialists from 16 Air Assault Brigade. It is training to be ready to deploy at short notice on operations around the world. The involvement of 2e REP is about maintaining the partnership between British and French airborne forces, which have been trained and deploy to deploy together on operations since 2013. © MOD Crown Copyright / eyevine
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Image of a Royal Marine 40 Commando, seen here jumping across an obstacle during a live firing exercise in Cyprus.
Royal Marines of Bravo Company 40 Commando conducting advance to contact live firing serial whilst deployed on LRG(X) at Cyprus. LRG (X) will operate from Royal Navy shipping to provide forward presence in the Mediterranean, North Africa, the Levant and Black Sea, focussing training and operations with NATO and regional partners whilst developing experimentation (X) and innovation trials that underpin the Littoral Strike concept, the Future Commando Force vision and the Royal Navy’s Transformation strategy.© MOD Crown Copyright / eyevine
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Image shows the crew from HMS Tamar, seen here in a joint boarding training exercises with Royal Marines. HMS Tamar worked with HMS Echo in order to conduct Royal Marine boarding training as part of her work up prior to deploying.
HMS Tamar is the fourth of the five new Offshore Patrol Vessels being built to replace the current River Class vessels.
Like her three older sisters HMS Forth, Medway and Trent, HMS Tamar will be deployed on lengthy missions around the globe, operating out of overseas ports and bases as part of the Navy’s Forward Presence programme. Her remit is to protect UK interests at sea, work and support our allies, assist British citizens, provide aid in the aftermath of natural disasters. She has a flight deck and is armed with an array of weaponry, meaning she can support a range of operations, from counter-piracy to anti-smuggling.
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Members of 45 Commando make their way through a forest, whilst on exercise Green Claymore in Scotland.
Ex GREEN CLAYMORE 2020 is delivering a rigorous mountain warfare training package designed to; reinforce basic Commando skills, build understanding of the mountainous environment and its impact on warfighting operations, and enable the successful execution of Winter Deployment 21. Crucially, planning for Ex GC was done with the Future Commando Force (FCF) Concept in mind and has incorporated the trialling of 12-man team tactics and assault techniques. Ex GC is being undertaken in the Cairngorms National Park with ranks from across the Unit plus enablers
As a prelude to Winter Deployment 21 (WD21), Ex GC presents a significant opportunity to communicate the capabilities of the RM and the UK’s ability to conduct Cold Weather Warfare (CWW), whilst demonstrating fundamental skills of the Future Commando Force (FCF) concept.
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Image of Bravo Company, 40 Commando Royal Marines receiving a bergan drop from a Malloy Aeronautics heavy lift drone whilst on exercise Olympus Warrior in Cyprus.
LRG (X) will operate from Royal Navy shipping to provide forward presence in the Mediterranean, North Africa, the Levant and Black Sea, focussing training and operations with NATO and regional partners whilst developing experimentation (X) and innovation trials that underpin the Littoral Strike concept, the Future Commando Force vision and the Royal Navy’s Transformation strategy.© MOD Crown Copyright / eyevine
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Image of a Royal Marine fast roping from a Wildcat helicopter whilst on exercise in Cyprus.
On board the Amphibious Flag Ship, HMS Albion, J Coy company trained at fast rope on to the flight deck from a Wildcat helicopter whilst on exercise in Cyprus.
MORE than one thousand sailors and Royal Marines have sailed on a three-month mission to the Mediterranean to forge the commando forces of tomorrow.
UK flagship HMS Albion has left Plymouth, heading a force which will visit numerous nations across the Mediterranean and Black Sea as the UK’s armed forces nurtures new friendships and cements traditional alliances.
In addition, it will allow the commandos to test and develop tactics using innovative new kit.
The deployment is intended to test new concepts of the Littoral Strike Group (which replaces the UK’s long-standing amphibious task group) and shapes the Future Commando Force (FCF) – the evolution of the Royal Marines into a hi-tech raiding/strike force – both of which are at the heart of the transformation of the Royal Navy as it enters the 2020s.
The group will also support NATO’s Mediterranean security operation Sea Guardian – alongside new patrol ship HMS Trent which is now permanently based in the region – and provide options for the UK to respond to any potential crisis in the area.
Known as the Littoral Response Group (Experimentation) deployment, the force includes the headquarters and staff of Commodore Rob Pedre, the Commander Littoral Strike Group, flagship HMS Albion, destroyer HMS Dragon and amphibious support ship RFA Lyme Bay.© MOD Crown Copyright / eyevine
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Image of Bravo Company conducting wet and dry exercise rehearsals (WADER), during exercise Olympus Warrior in Cyprus.
The Marines of 40 Commando worked in combination with 539 Raiding Squadron of 47 Commando RM and 4 Assault Group RM at Cyprus. LRG (X) will operate from Royal Navy shipping to provide forward presence in the Mediterranean, North Africa, the Levant and Black Sea, focussing training and operations with NATO and regional partners whilst developing experimentation (X) and innovation trials that underpin the Littoral Strike concept, the Future Commando Force vision and the Royal Navy’s Transformation strategy.© MOD Crown Copyright / eyevine
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Image of engineers working in a confined space in the engine room of HMS Dragon.
Engineers onboard HMS Dragon work in confined spaces in the engine room making sure the ship operates to perfection.
HMS Dragon part of a UK Task force, will visit numerous nations across the Mediterranean and Black Sea as the UK’s armed forces nurtures new friendships and cements traditional alliances.
In addition, it will allow the commandos to test and develop tactics using innovative new kit.
The deployment is intended to test new concepts of the Littoral Strike Group (which replaces the UK’s long-standing amphibious task group) and shapes the Future Commando Force (FCF) – the evolution of the Royal Marines into a hi-tech raiding/strike force – both of which are at the heart of the transformation of the Royal Navy as it enters the 2020s.
The group will also support NATO’s Mediterranean security operation Sea Guardian – alongside new patrol ship HMS Trent which is now permanently based in the region – and provide options for the UK to respond to any potential crisis in the area.
Known as the Littoral Response Group (Experimentation) deployment, the force includes the headquarters and staff of Commodore Rob Pedre, the Commander Littoral Strike Group, flagship HMS Albion, destroyer HMS Dragon and amphibious support ship RFA Lyme Bay.© MOD Crown Copyright / eyevine
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Image of the Pakistan Military Academy Team, high kicking as they halt at the end of their performance.
The Royal Military Academy Sandhurst (RMAS) has hosted its annual Pace Sticking Competition which took place on Tuesday 13th October. This year was very different from the norm; with COVID-19 causing travel restrictions for international teams and strict government guidelines to be adhered to on social distancing, the All Arms International Pace Sticking was put on hold and instead substituted with The Tri-Service Pace Sticking competition, a first at RMAS.
The situation was not set to dampen the day or competitors' spirits, after all awards for the Best Pace Sticking Team, Best International Team, Best Individual Pace Sticker and Best Driver were still up for grabs. Whilst there was some disappointment in camp that some members of the international teams were unable to attend and fight to keep their titles, last year's international team winners - Pakistan were able to meet the requirements in order to enter the event. Making the event even more unique was the rivalry between Services and of course the appearance by the Old and Bold with our Chelsea Pensioners.
There were eight teams in total who took part, these included the Grenadier Guards, the Royal Air Force, The Queen's Colour Squadron, several RMAS teams from across the Academy including an Officers' team and a team from the Royal Hospital Chelsea. In-Pensioner Dave Coote, the team's Driver said, It's great to be back and leading the team, I last took part in pace sticking in 1977 as a RMAS Colour Sergeant. Marching on the Drill Square has bought all of the good times flooding back to me.
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Image shows RAF personnel and Birmingham City Council staff collecting Covid home testing kits from residents in Birmingham.
Royal Air Force personnel supporting Birmingham City Council in delivering and collecting Covid home testing kits in Selly Oak, Birmingham as part of a Military Aid to Civilian Authority (MACA) operation known as Op RESCRIPT.
The joint military support enables many more kits to be delivered and collected and offers a way for vulnerable people to get tested.
RAF Personnel from 51 Squadron RAF Regiment and elements of the RAF Music Services will be deployed to support Op RESCRIPT under command of Number 5 RAF Force Protection Wing. © MOD Crown Copyright / eyevine
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Hot firing of Ariane 6's P120C motor
Hot firing of Ariane 6's P120C motor. The second qualification model of the P120C solid rocket motor, configured for Ariane 6, completed its hot firing on 7 October 2020 in a final test to prove its readiness for flight.
Depending on the configuration, two or four P120C motors, developed in Europe, will be strapped onto the sides of the future Ariane 6 launch vehicle as boosters for liftoff. The P120C will also be used as the first stage of Vega-C.
After it was fully loaded with 142 tonnes of fuel, the 13.5 m long and 3.4 m diameter motor was ignited to simulate liftoff and the first phase of flight.
The motor burned for 130 seconds and delivered a maximum thrust of about 4500 kN. The test was performed at Europe’s Spaceport in French Guiana, and was completed with no anomalies.
ESA, France’s CNES space agency, and Europropulsion which is jointly owned by Avio and ArianeGroup, collaborated on this test.Credit: ESA / eyevine
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Image of HMS Albion's crew enjoying a moment of 'Hands to Bathe' whilst on deployment in the Mediterranean.
“Hands to Bathe” is a Naval tradition which dates back centuries, no doubt to the days when personal hygiene was a luxury. Fresh water was a precious commodity, so captains dropped anchor in a calm sea and ordered all hands on board to jump ship and get clean.
MORE than one thousand sailors and Royal Marines have sailed on a three-month mission to the Mediterranean to forge the commando forces of tomorrow.
UK flagship HMS Albion has left Plymouth, heading a force which will visit numerous nations across the Mediterranean and Black Sea as the UK’s armed forces nurtures new friendships and cements traditional alliances.
The deployment is intended to test new concepts of the Littoral Strike Group (which replaces the UK’s long-standing amphibious task group) and shapes the Future Commando Force (FCF) – the evolution of the Royal Marines into a hi-tech raiding/strike force – both of which are at the heart of the transformation of the Royal Navy as it enters the 2020s.
The group will also support NATO’s Mediterranean security operation Sea Guardian – alongside new patrol ship HMS Trent which is now permanently based in the region – and provide options for the UK to respond to any potential crisis in the area.
Known as the Littoral Response Group (Experimentation) deployment, the force includes the headquarters and staff of Commodore Rob Pedre, the Commander Littoral Strike Group, flagship HMS Albion, destroyer HMS Dragon and amphibious support ship RFA Lyme Bay.© MOD Crown Copyright / eyevine
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Image of flight deck crews from the UK and U.S, coming together for a phot op on the deck of HMS Queen Elizabeth, seen with a U.S F-35B hovering in the background.
HMS Queen Elizabeth has embarked two squadrons of F-35B stealth jets: the UK’s 617 Sqn and US Marine Corps fighter attack squadron 211. Alongside eight Merlin helicopters of 820 and 846 Naval Air Squadrons it is the largest air group to operate from a Royal Navy carrier in more than thirty years, and the largest air group of fifth generation fighters at sea anywhere in the world.
This month’s Group Exercise (‘GROUPEX’) will see HMS Queen Elizabeth joined by warships from the UK, US and the Netherlands, which will accompany the carrier on her first global deployment in 2021. However, before then, the newly-formed Carrier Strike Group will be put through its paces off the north east coast of Scotland as part of Joint Warrior, NATO’s largest annual exercise.© MOD Crown Copyright / eyevine
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Image of HMS Queen Elizabeth, as she leads a flotilla of destroyers and frigates from the UK, US and the Netherlands, together with two Royal Fleet Auxiliaries.
The full UK Carrier Strike Group assembled for the first time during Group Exercise 2020 on 4th October. Aircraft carrier HMS Queen Elizabeth leads a flotilla of destroyers and frigates from the UK, US and the Netherlands, together with two Royal Fleet Auxiliaries. It is the most powerful task force assembled by any European Navy in almost 20 years.© MOD Crown Copyright / eyevine
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Image of the UK Carrier Strike Group, seen here assembled for the first time.
The full UK Carrier Strike Group assembled for the first time during Group Exercise 2020 on 4th October. Aircraft carrier HMS Queen Elizabeth leads a flotilla of destroyers and frigates from the UK, US and the Netherlands, together with two Royal Fleet Auxiliaries. It is the most powerful task force assembled by any European Navy in almost 20 years.© MOD Crown Copyright / eyevine
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Image of an Army reservist looking through the scope of his rifle, during an exercise in South West Scotland.
Army Reservists from the 7th Battalion, the Royal Regiment of Scotland (7 SCOTS) have deployed to South West Scotland to learn one of the most difficult roles in infantry combat, that of fighting in an urban area. This is known as Operations in a Built up Area (OBUA). The tough but rewarding course provides attendees with the skills needed to survive in such a complex environment.
The Army Reservists who make up 7 SCOTS are recruited from the northern parts of Scotland. Often they combine their Army career with other, full time employment. With its headquarters in Perth, 7 SCOTS is one of two reserve infantry battalions in Scotland and in recent years members of the Battalion have deployed with their Regular Army colleagues to Operations and Exercises across the world.
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Image of RAF photographer SAC Hazel Reader, seen here posing in front of a 12 Squadron Typhoon aircraft at RAF Coningsby.
On the 1st October, Royal Air Force Photographer; SAC Hazel Reader took a back seat flight with 12 Squadron from RAF Coningsby, flown by Pilot Squadron Leader Lawson. She was tasked to photograph a training exercise over the north sea with 12 Squadron.© MOD Crown Copyright / eyevine
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A drill sergeant from Nijmegen Company, Grenadier Guards, shouts out instructions to troops on the parade ground at Wellington Barracks in London.
Learning socially distant drill to the standard required to present to visiting foreign and British dignitaries has been a challenge for the whole company with many of the Guardsmen having only recently passed out of the Infantry Training Centre, Catterick.
The Grenadier Guards non-commissioned officers have worked tirelessly on drill and turnout, instilling a pride in the Guardsmen to ensure they achieve the highest of standards.
Nijmegen Company, Grenadier Guards this week provide Guards of Honour for the visits of General Joseph Aoun, Commander in Chief of the Lebanese Armed Forces and Andriy Taran, Ukraine's Defence Minister. Accompanied by the Band of the Scots Guards, the Guardsmen have spent an intensive period on the drill square to ensure they present a polished, professional performance for their first public ceremonial duties since the start of lockdown.
Bringing a sense of team work into the training, Nijmegen Company spent a day conducting a series of activities and exercises designed to test physical stamina, military skills and coordination. Starting with massed rifle drill, the technical elements of foot drill were introduced then the Band of the Scots Guards arrived and the Company practised marching with the Band; a first for many. Focusing on social distancing added another dimension of precision to the exercises as the troops practised the formation changes.
Throughout the pandemic the soldiers have continued to provide Royal Guards at St James' Palace, Buckingham Palace, Windsor Castle and the Tower of London but these duties have largely been performed behind closed doors. For many of the Guardsmen in Nijmegen Company, this week's two Guards of Honour are the first time they have been on parade in public. © MOD Crown Copyright / eyevine
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Troops from Nijmegen Company carry out battle physical training within Wellington Barracks in London.
Throughout the pandemic the soldiers have continued to provide Royal Guards at St James' Palace, Buckingham Palace, Windsor Castle and the Tower of London but these duties have largely been performed behind closed doors. For many of the Guardsmen in Nijmegen Company, this week's two Guards of Honour are the first time they have been on parade in public.
Bringing a sense of team work into the training, Nijmegen Company spent a day conducting a series of activities and exercises designed to test physical stamina, military skills and coordination. Starting with massed rifle drill, the technical elements of foot drill were introduced then the Band of the Scots Guards arrived and the Company practised marching with the Band; a first for many.
The Grenadier Guards non-commissioned officers have worked tirelessly on drill and turnout, instilling a pride in the Guardsmen to ensure they achieve the highest of standards.
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Members from The Queen's Dragoon Guards are seen here cooking fish on an open fire as part of their survival training in Northumberland.
Soldiers from 1st The Queen's Dragoon Guards stop at different check points to complete tasks to achieve points for the Regiments patrol competition. Completing a net to catch fish would award them with one fish each which needed to be cooked over an open fire.
Soldiers from 1st The Queen's Dragoon Guards, The Welsh Cavalry, are learning survival skills on the Defence Training Estate, Otterburn in Northumberland and testing them as part of a military competition.
Over 150 soldiers are taking part in the Regiment's Patrol and Survival Competition, which tests their fitness, stamina and military skills.
The competition sees every soldier learn the necessary skills and procedures required to stay alive in a potentially dangerous situation. This includes knife handling and sharpening, building improvised shelters, finding and treating water for drinking, lighting fires, catching food, preparing and cooking food (chicken, rabbits, fish and crickets).
Following the lessons, each four-person team will head out on a 45 km patrol carrying only essential survival equipment. Each team has up to 36 hours to complete the patrol and will pass six checkpoints and four challenge points along the route. At each challenge point, there will be a Survive, Evade, Resist, Extract (SERE)-related task in which teams will put into practice their newly-learnt skills.
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Image of Gunners from the RAF Regiment, seen here in a gruelling stretcher carry to raise money for the Centurion Fund.
On the 28th of September 2020, Gunners from the RAF Regiment based at 903 EAW, raised funds for The Centurion Fund by completing 2020 metre open water swim, followed by 2020 metre cycle climb and a 2020 metre stretcher carry.
The fund is charged with the care and maintenance of the Corps’ name, traditions and history, fostering esprit-de-corps and comradeship amongst members and former members of the RAF Regiment.
It exists to commemorate and remember those who have lost their lives or suffered injury or put themselves at risk of loss of life or injury during their time in the Service.
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Hubble’s Crisp New Image of Jupiter and Europa
This latest image of Jupiter, taken by the NASA/ESA Hubble Space Telescope on 25 August 2020, was captured when the planet was 653 million kilometres from Earth. Hubble’s sharp view is giving researchers an updated weather report on the monster planet’s turbulent atmosphere, including a remarkable new storm brewing, and a cousin of the Great Red Spot changing colour — again. The new image also features Jupiter’s icy moon Europa.Credit: ESA / eyevine
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Image of RAF pilots from 47 Squadron, seen here carefully positioning their C-130J aircraft to receive the refuelling line from a RAF Voyager, Strategic Tanker Aircraft.
The Royal Air Force has been involved in a series of sorties enabling the Parachute Regiment to conduct an exercise in Ukraine.
Two RAF Hercules C130 aircraft flown by 47 Squadron from RAF Brize Norton transited across Europe with one containing members of 16 Air Assault Brigade, The Parachute Regiment, who parachuted onto the landing site. The other containing a series of cargo pallets of supplies that would be airdropped into the training area alongside them.
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A member of 16 Air Assault Brigade, Pathfinder Platoon, is seen here carrying out surveillance photography during a training exercise in Ukraine.
British Paratroopers have mounted a rapid airborne deployment into Ukraine. Elements of 16 Air Assault Brigade began landing on the 15th of September as part of Exercise Joint Endeavour, with a total of 250 soldiers deploying by air from the UK within 3 days.
The multinational exercise will see the paratroopers take part in joint training alongside their Ukrainian Counterparts, 3rd Battalion the 80th Separate Air Assault Brigade. The aim is to test the ability of the UK to move rapidly to support its allies should the need arise, providing reassurance to our Ukrainian partners.
The 3 PARA Battlegroup includes troops from the 3rd Battalion the Parachute Regiment, as well as specialists from 13 Air Assault Support Regiment Royal Logistic Corps, 23 Parachute Engineer Regiment, 216 (Para) Signals Squadron, 7 Parachute Regiment Royal Horse Artillery, 16 Medical Regiment and other attached arms. © MOD Crown Copyright / eyevine
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Image of a soldier from Legion Troop, C Sqn Light Dragoons taking part in a battlegroup squad competition in Poland, whilst deployed on Op CABRIT.
The Squad Comp took place in memory of fallen soldiers from each of the competing nations. Legion Troop won the overall competition, beating 15 other teams.
Soldiers from C Squadron, Light Dragoons, are in Poland on OPERATION CABRIT, as part of NATO's Enhanced Forward Presence.
Around 140 soldiers from the Light Dragoons and attachments from other parts of the armed forces make up 'Legion Troop' - the reconnaissance asset of Battlegroup Poland. They are working alongside soldiers from the U.S, Romania, Croatia and Poland.
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Image of Soldiers from C Squadron, Light Dragoons and U.S counterparts seen here getting 40 winks onboard a helicopter, before being inserted into enemy territory during an exercise in Poland.
What Take part in a Potential Non-Commissioned Officer Cadre. The course culminates in a week-long field exercise, where students are tested on planning, writing and delivering orders, leadership, physical robustness, and decision making under pressure when in command.
Soldiers from C Squadron, Light Dragoons, are in Poland on OPERATION CABRIT, as part of NATO's Enhanced Forward Presence.
Around 140 soldiers from the Light Dragoons and attachments from other parts of the armed forces make up 'Legion Troop' - the reconnaissance asset of Battlegroup Poland. They are working alongside soldiers from the U.S, Romania, Croatia and Poland.
UK Armed Forces have a leading role in NATO's Enhanced Forward Presence in the Baltic States in order to enhance Euro-Atlantic security, reassure our allies and deter our adversaries.© MOD Crown Copyright / eyevine
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Soldiers from C Squadron Light Dragoons board Polish helicopters whilst on deployment in Poland.
Demonstrating the good working relationship with the Polish Armed Forces and NATO, Polish Helicopters provided lift to move the students 600km from BPTA to their exercise area in DPTA, Western Poland. The PNCO Course is an arduous and demanding right of passage required by all junior ranks to promote to LCpl.
Soldiers from C Squadron, Light Dragoons, are in Poland on OPERATION CABRIT, as part of NATO's Enhanced Forward Presence.
Around 140 soldiers from the Light Dragoons and attachments from other parts of the armed forces make up 'Legion Troop' - the reconnaissance asset of Battlegroup Poland. They are working alongside soldiers from the U.S, Romania, Croatia and Poland.
UK Armed Forces have a leading role in NATO's Enhanced Forward Presence in the Baltic States in order to enhance Euro-Atlantic security, reassure our allies and deter our adversaries.© MOD Crown Copyright / eyevine
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Ariane 5 liftoff
Ariane 5 liftoff. On 15 August 2020, Ariane 5 flight VA253 lifted off from Europe’s Spaceport in French Guiana and delivered two telecom satellites Galaxy-30 and BSAT-4B, and the Mission Extension Vehicle (MEV-2), into their planned transfer orbits.
Also on this flight, there were four notable technical modifications to Ariane 5: an onboard autonomous tracking kit called Kassav, vented nose cone from RUAG in Switzerland and new materials for a lighter upper stage and vehicle equipment bay (VEB) – the ‘brain’ of the launch vehicle.
These modifications will continue to be used on all Ariane 5 flights and also incorporated in the upcoming Ariane 6.
Flight VA253 was the 109th Ariane 5 mission.Credit: ESA / eyevine
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Image of the Royal Military Academy Adjutant Major A J Salusbury, Welsh Guards, rides his horse up the steps and in the front door of Old College upon completion of the Sovereigns Parade. As Guest of honour and the parade’s inspecting officer the Secretary of State for Defence, The Right Honourable Ben Wallace MP watches on in the background.
213 Officer Cadets from Commissioning Course 193 will pass out as army officers at the Sovereign’s Parade to be held at the Royal Military Academy Sandhurst on Friday 14th August.
Guest of honour and the parade’s inspecting officer will be the Secretary of State for Defence, The Right Honourable Ben Wallace MP who will represent Her Majesty, The Queen. Following his duties as the Inspecting Officer and in tribute to the 75th anniversary of Victory in Japan, the minister will lay a wreath in Chapel Square, tour the Indian Army Memorial Room and speak with a number of the international cadets.
The commissioning cadets have been restricted to inviting only two guests so as to ensure the strict social distancing policy is upheld, the cadets will march on and perform their drill movements in open order to maintain their distancing, then finally and unusually for the Sovereign’s Parade there will only be two divisions on parade instead of the three – the junior division having started later in the year due to lockdown are not ready to take to the famous parade square in front of Old College.© MOD Crown Copyright / eyevine
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