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Royal Navy ships join Five Powers exercise in South China Sea
Original: Five stars. @hms_tamar and @HMS_Spey are representing the UK at the latest long-standing Five Powers Defence Arrangement
Royal Navy patrol ships HMS Tamar and HMS Spey are representing the United Kingdom at Bersama Lima 2026, the latest iteration of the long-standing Five Powers Defence Arrangements exercise, taking place in the South China Sea alongside Commonwealth allies. The UK Navy announced the participation on 2 October 2026, highlighting the UK's continued commitment to the defence arrangement.
Why now: The exercise is taking place now, drawing attention to the UK's naval presence in the contested South China Sea region.
HMS TamarHMS SpeyRoyal NavyFive Powers Defence ArrangementsSouth China Sea
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