Third Royal Navy warship offers support to allies in Asia-Pacific

The Royal Navy has sent HMS Albion to support allies delivering maritime security in the Asia-Pacific region.

Defence Secretary Gavin Williamson announced today that HMS Albion has deployed to North East Asia to safeguard free trade and take part in joint training and exercises with our allies.

Defence Secretary Gavin Williamson said: “Our Armed Forces are at the forefront of Global Britain, and the deployment of HMS Albion, Sutherland and Argyll demonstrates our unwavering commitment to our international responsibilities and to maintaining peace, security and prosperity in the region."

While in the region, both HMS Sutherland and HMS Albion will visit several ports and take part in joint training with allies and partners, including the US, the Republic of Korea and Japan.