UK Commando Force Operations

The UK Commando Force continues to transform. Commandos are the first to understand, the first to adapt, and the first to overcome. Per Mare, Per Terram. Full video over on our "Commando_Operations" Instagram channel. 🗡

🛳️ @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.

30 Cdo IX hosted RAdm Rachel Singleton MBE, Director Navy Digital, discussing the joint work of our excellent people delivering Warfighting Readiness (in the High North) ❄️ ⚓ 📡 #DigitalWarfighting #InformationWarfare #MachinesDataHumans #RNWarfightPlan

Always pushing the limits... #RoyalMarines from the @Commando_Ops have completed a bold and ambitious patrol in the High North – pushing the limits of what is possible in some of the harshest conditions on Earth. Read more: royalnavy.mod.uk/news/2026/marc…

Sub-Zero Raiders 🇬🇧 Royal Marines emerge from the icy depths of an Arctic fjord after deploying from a 🇩🇪 German submarine. The commandos carried out a daring raid as part of Exercise Cold Response 26, which involves 14 nations and more than 25,000 troops

Cold water. Hard miles. Total precision. UKCF operations aren't just about the strike; they’re about the silent approach in the world’s harshest environments. Integrating with submarine platforms allows for unparalleled stealth and reach in the High North.

Sub zero raiding in the Arctic... 🇬🇧🗡️ Specialist #RoyalMarines emerged from the icy depths of an Arctic fjord on a @deutschemarine submarine to carry out a daring commando operation as part of major #NATO mission rehearsals. #ColdResponse26 Read more: royalnavy.mod.uk/news/2026/marc…

Emerging from the icy cold depths… straight into responsive action. 🌊 During Exercise Cold Response, @RoyalMarines launched from a 🇩🇪 U-35 submarine deep inside the Arctic Circle to conduct a stealth reconnaissance mission. Operating unseen along the coast of Norway 🇳🇴, they identified simulated enemy positions and guided allied naval firepower. Cold Response is part of NATO’s enhanced Vigilance Activity Arctic Sentry, this training helps ensure NATO forces are ready to defend the Alliance’s northern flank. 🛡️ #WeAreNATO #ArcticSentry #StrongerTogether @DefenceOps | @RoyalNavy | @Commando_Ops | @DefenceHQ | @GenGJenkinsRM | @smrmoorhouse | @NATO_SOF | @RoyalMarines | @UKNATO | @Forsvaret_no | @bundeswehrInfo | @SHAPE_NATO | @NATO | @NATO_MARCOM

The standard is non-negotiable. ​Ex Hyperion Storm is the final gate. No more rehearsals, only results. ​Our explainer video follows 42 Commando as they push the Special Operations Maritime Task Group (SOMTG) to the absolute limit. This is the tip of the spear.

Big week at the Camp Viking as we welcomed @JohnHealey_MP. 🇺🇸🇳🇴 He witnessed the precision of 29 Cdo during live-fire drills and announced a major commitment: we’re doubling our commando presence over the next 2 years. #shouldertoshoulder #Norway #StrongerTogether

The tip of the spear is sharp. Ex Hyperion Storm: The final validation for the UK-led NATO Allied Reaction Force. 🇬🇧 850+ performance measures. Elite precision. Total readiness. Full mission profile drops next week. #ExHyperionStorm #Commando #NATO #SpecMiOps

🛡️ JOINT. READY. CREDIBLE. Ex HYPERION STORM brings UK Special Operations together in a Joint Operation to validate forces for the Allied Reaction Force. Readiness validated under @NATO across: 🤝 Military Assistance 🛜 Special Reconnaissance 💥 Direct Action #StrongerTogether

Reservist training complete✅ Defence engagement complete✅ Relationship as strong as ever✅ Go Norway👍 Go UK👍 Stronger together 🫡 Thank you Norway and all the @UKinNorway @NorwayinUK staff for organising the political part of the visit. It often goes overlooked but lots of people worked very hard to make everything come together…well done and stay legendary.

The eyes of the UK and Norwegian defence leadership are on the High North. 🇬🇧🇳🇴 Senior leaders from both nations took to the field to observe UK Commando Force capabilities in action. From extreme cold-weather warfighting to seamless integration with our Norwegian partners!

Colonel (Hon) Mark Sedwill visiting the UK Commando Force in Norway as the force begins warfighting mission rehearsals. #BigGuns #CF2.0 #HybridNavy @marksedwill

Leading Maritime Special Ops from the sea to the snow. 42 Commando is gearing up for Norway. Whether it's high-stakes boarding in the North Sea or tactical maneuvers in the sub-zero Arctic, they thrive where others struggle. NATO's northern shield is ready.

Strengthening the High North. 🇬🇧❄️ ​Foreign Secretary @YvetteCooper visited our Commandos training in the Arctic Circle this week. bbc.co.uk/news/articles/…

Operating in the Arctic is hard, UKCF thrives in it. CHF Merlins provides the heavy lift for personnel now based at Camp Viking. A new era of Arctic readiness. A constant shield on NATO’s northern flank. 🇳🇴🇬🇧 #UKCommandoForce #CHF #Arctic #NATO #ShouldertoShoulder

Anywhere in the world. At a moment’s notice. Our full video on 40 Commando’s "Sophisticated VHR" is out now. Watch the integration of elite Strike Teams with heavy-lift air assets like the CH-47 Chinook to provide the UK’s premier global rapid response.