Our Wildcats - armed with Martlet lightweight multirole missiles - flying in formation over British Forces Cyprus (BFC) in order to bolster air defences in response to escalating tensions in the region.
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815 Naval Air Squadron
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815 Naval Air Squadron
@815NAS
Official account for 815 NAS - the frontline squadron for the Wildcat HMA Mk 2. Experts in maritime strike and embarked rotary wing operations. #StrikeDeep
RNAS Yeovilton Katılım Nisan 2020
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'Still got it' - RAdm Rimington visited 825 NAS this week, taking the Wildcat HMA2 controls and showing his former Lynx‑instructor proficiency remains intact. He also received an update on Martlet missile engagement profiles, reinforcing his strong operational understanding. 🚁
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Said a quick Hi to Burghclere Primary School this week.
A brilliant chance to see the aircraft in action and feel the excitement of #NavalAviation firsthand. Precision flying in small spaces is part of what we do and if it sparks curiosity in future generations, all the better.
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Maintaining a close watch.
Sustained operational demand for #815NAS with our Wildcat attack helicopter working alongside @hms_mersey to shadow Russian activity in UK waters. Outstanding professionalism and coordination from our surface fleet partners - BZ HMS Mersey.
Royal Navy@RoyalNavy
Patrol ship @hms_mersey and a Wildcat helicopter from @815NAS have completed a focused 48-hour operation monitoring Russian activity in UK waters as part of coordinated NATO efforts. Read more: royalnavy.mod.uk/news/2026/marc…
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As a Type 45 destroyer, @HMSDragon will bring world-class air defence capability to the region, strengthening our response to counter threats directed to our allies and interests.
To every sailor, marine, civil servant and contractor who helped get her ready — thank you.
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Update on UK operations in the Middle East, 13 March 2026.
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Three of our #815NAS Wildcats in Cyprus - armed with Martlet missiles, poised and equipped to neutralise threats as a counter-UAS layer in the Eastern Mediterranean. Their presence reinforces capability to detect and destroy hostile drones.
@DefenceOps @DefenceHQ @RoyalAirForce @RNASYeovilton
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Update on UK operations in the Middle East, 12 March 2026.
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Wildcat attack helicopter from #815NAS embarked in @KnmThor, operating alongside our strong @Forsvaret_no partners in the High North.
@RoyalNavy @Forsvaret_no @NATO @DefenceHQ @DefenceOps @UKNATO
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Fair winds and following seas ⚓️💪🚁
Royal Navy@RoyalNavy
HMS Dragon has begun her journey to the eastern Mediterranean to join the UK's defensive operations in the region. Hundreds of well-wishers, including loved ones of the ship's crew, lined the seawall as the ship sailed from Portsmouth. 🔗royalnavy.mod.uk/news/2026/marc…
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Bound for the Eastern Mediterranean…
Our sailors stand ready, as ever, to protect our great nation as HMS Dragon departs Portsmouth today. Fair winds!
🔗royalnavy.mod.uk/news/2026/marc…
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3 @815NAS Wildcat helicopters now deployed to Cyprus.
First cab armed with Marltet missiles airborne yesterday
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Our Wildcats – armed with Martlet lightweight multirole missiles – are deployed to support British Forces Cyprus in order to bolster air defences in response to escalating tensions in the region.
#FleetAirArm @RAFAkrotiri @RoyalAirForce
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The deployment of #815NAS Wildcat attack helicopters demonstrates our ability to respond rapidly to emerging threats and protect UK interests wherever they arise.
Our people train constantly for exactly this kind of mission, and it’s a privilege to see their professionalism and combat readiness delivering protection of Cyprus.
@RAFAkrotiri @RoyalAirForce @AirMobilityRAF
Royal Navy@RoyalNavy
Godspeed to the men and women of @815NAS from @RNASYeovilton who have arrived with their Wildcats at @RAFAkrotiri courtesy of a @RoyalAirForce C-17 to bolster the aerial defence of Cyprus and the eastern Mediterranean against drones. 🔗 royalnavy.mod.uk/news/2026/marc…
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