Special Maritime Operations = UK Commando Force This morning, Commandos from 42 conducted a maritime interdiction operation on the vessel CMR Smyrtos, sailing under a false Cameroonian flag. Just another night's work for the UKCF's Special Maritime Operations specialist unit.

Strengthening strategic security across the Atlantic. 🇬🇧🇺🇸 ​Marines from UKCF deployed to Arkansas for a joint exercise with US Federal Agents, focusing on close-quarters battle (CQB), tactical marksmanship, dynamic entry, and breaching.

Warfighting readiness in action. From real-time uncrewed aerial surveillance to mobile heavy fire support and Commando Helicopter Force extraction—the UK Commando Force integrates modern tech with raw firepower to strike first and adapt fast. #CommandoForce #Warfighting

During a visit to @NATO_ACT, GEN Sir Rob Magowan KCB CBE ADC RM, Commander of the UK's Cyber & Specialist Operations Command, explored how advances in AI and data-enabled warfare, intelligence and reconnaissance, targeting, and cyber and electromagnetic activities are reshaping the way @NATO operates across domains, and how nations can adopt these capabilities at pace. #WeAreNATO @CSOC_MOD

Side by side. From start to finish. 🇺🇸🇬🇧 On 9/11, the world changed—and the Royal Marines answered the call alongside our US partners. That bond, forged in combat, remains the bedrock of our alliance today. We remember those lost 25 years ago and all who fell.

A detachment of Royal Marines stood in Oslo to honor His Majesty King Harald V of Norway. 🇬🇧🇳🇴 As the UK’s High North warfighting specialists, our operational integration with Norway is core to who we are. Honor, capability, and an unbroken alliance. @NorwegianArmy

❄️ The High North matters. So does being ready to defend it. Operation Atlantic City 26 brings together forces from Norway 🇳🇴, the United Kingdom 🇬🇧 and United States 🇺🇸 to sharpen Allied readiness in the Arctic. Against growing strategic competition, Allies are training to operate together across vast distances, extreme cold and challenging terrain. Because credible deterrence isn’t just about having capable forces - it’s about demonstrating the ability to deploy, operate and fight together where it matters. Ready in the High North. Strong across the Atlantic. #WeAreNATO #ArcticSentry #DeterAndDefend @NATO | @SHAPE_NATO | @LANDCMD | @UKNATO | @USNATO | @NorwayNATO | @Forsvaret_no | @DefenceOps | @DefenceHQ | @USMCFEA | @US_EUCOM | @RoyalMarines | @UKCDS_MOD | @GenGJenkinsRM | @smrmoorhouse | @RoyalAirForce | @NorwegianArmy | @Sjoforsvaret | @heimevernet | @NorwayAmbNATO | @Commando_Ops | @UKinUSA

Locking down the GIUK Gap alongside our US and Norwegian partners. 🇬🇧🇳🇴🇺🇸 Our persistent presence in the High North ensures NATO's northern flank stays secure. 🔱❄️

UK Commando Force’s Engineer Reconnaissance Troop (ERT) and Shore Reconnaissance Troop (SRT) have been testing specialist capabilities during a demanding exercise . Understand the vulnerabilities. Strengthen resilience. Protect the Alliance.

🧊Remote island. Three Allies. One operation ✈️A @RoyalAirForce Atlas supported cargo movements as @Commando_Ops trained with Norwegian and US forces. 🛡️Part of Arctic Sentry, the activity strengthened @NATO’s ability to deploy, integrate and operate in the demanding High North

❄️Readiness built in the extremes of the High North 🛡️As part of @NATO Arctic Sentry, Op ATLANTIC CITY brought Allied capability to Jan Mayen, from RAF Atlas cargo support to @Commando_Ops training with Norwegian & US forces 🤝Ready to protect the High North. #StrongerTogether

It's Official ... As of July 1st J Coy, 42Cdo UKCF have taken over as lead for Special Operations Maritime Task Group (SOMTG) as part of NATO Allied Reaction Force (ARF).

In the early hours of this morning, I directed our Armed Forces to intercept a shadow fleet oil tanker attempting to pass through the English Channel. This successful operation delivers yet another blow to Russia and reminds those fueling Putin's war in Ukraine that we will not let them hide. I want to thank those involved, including our Armed Forces and law enforcement officers who keep this country safe 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.

Forged Under Pressure. 🔱 Fortified at Sea! 🌊 From joint patrols and fleet formations 🚢 to response drills and amphibious operations 🚣, Allied naval forces operate as one in demanding environments! Arctic Sentry tests coordination, resilience, and readiness - strengthening the Alliance’s capabilities in northern waters and maritime security. ⚓ #ArcticSentry Continues!🛡️ Stay Tuned For More! #WeAreNATO #StrongerTogether @SHAPE_NATO|@NATO|@Swedish_Navy|@Forsvarsmakten|@DefenceHQ|@forsvaretdk|@NATO_MARCOM| @RoyalNavy|@RoyalMarines |@RoyalCanNavy|

The ✨ largest NATO Special Operations Forces exercise in Europe ✨ comes to an end. #TrojanFootprint26 brought together 3,000+ SOF personnel from 2️⃣4️⃣ NATO Allies and partners for 10 days of intensive training across complex, multi-domain environments in Europe. 🔥 From reconnaissance and sensitive-site operations to direct action, TFP26 strengthened interoperability, operational cohesion and collective readiness among participating nations. ➡️ This is how SOF from different nations build the ability to seamlessly defend every inch of the Alliance. For more details, read the article linked below 👇 📸 @US_SOCEUR & @MApNRomania @RoyalMarines | @UKNATO | @hndgspio | @GreeceNATO| @MKmissionNATO | @RomaniaNATO | @USNATO

🛳️ @HMS_Spey has just exercised navigation rights and freedoms around the Spratly Islands in the South China Sea, in accordance with UNCLOS. ➡️The UK is committed to international law and to upholding a free, open and stable South China Sea.

We are putting words into action. A Hybrid Navy. Northern allies. Real deterrence in the High North and North Atlantic in support of @NATO. Last week all @JEFnations signed a statement of intent committing each nation to working up detailed proposals.

Commandos in the cockpit. This is the Hybrid Force in action: elite tactics meeting disruptive tech to multiply mass and lethality without putting more boots in harm's way. ​The Royal Marines are redefining the frontline. During a 72-hour trial off the coast of Scotland.