TAURUS 09 is a routine deployment of the Royal Navy’s Amphibious Task Group, taking in the Mediterranean, the Arabian Sea, the Indian Ocean and the Far East. It aims to maintain the Royal Navy’s fighting capability as well as develop the UK’s capacity to operate with key partners and allies from NATO countries and other nations, enhancing interoperability and demonstrating the UK’s commitment to the stability and security of those areas. The Task Group will conduct a wide range of activities, including maritime security operations, and exercising amphibious and anti-submarine warfare.

As part of the operation,  HMS Bulwark, HMS Ocean, HMS Somerset will be visiting Malaysian shores.

HMS Bulwark in Kota Kinabalu : Press Release (15 May 2009)

HMS Ocean in Langkawi

HMS Somerset in Penang

Find out more about Operation Taurus here. Visit the image gallery here.



HMS Bulwark

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