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Royal Navy submarine breaks through Arctic ice for major exercise
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Royal Navy submarine breaks through Arctic ice for major exercise
Royal Navy submarine HMS Trenchant after it had broken through the metre-thick ice of the Arctic Ocean to join two US boats on a major exercise.
Ice Exercise 18 (ICEX) is a series of demanding trials in the frigid climate of the Arctic Circle, designed to test submariners skills in operating under the Arctic ice cap.
HMS Trenchant joins US submarines USS Connecticut and USS Hartford for the drills, co-ordinated by the US Navys Arctic Submarine Laboratory.
This combined team of military staff and scientists run the testing schedule from an ice camp established on an ice floe in the Arctic Ocean, north of Alaska
The British Army protects the United Kingdom's interests at home and abroad, providing a safe and secure environment in which all British citizens can live and prosper
Credit: MoD/Crown copyright 2018
Media ID 15229701
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Arctic Circle Attack Royal Navy Submarine Trafalgar Class
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The print captures the awe-inspiring moment when the Royal Navy submarine, HMS Trenchant, triumphantly breaks through the thick Arctic ice. This remarkable feat marks its arrival to join two US submarines, USS Connecticut and USS Hartford, for Ice Exercise 18 (ICEX). The exercise is a rigorous series of trials conducted in the unforgiving climate of the Arctic Circle, specifically designed to test submariners' skills in operating under the icy cap. Coordinated by the US Navy's Arctic Submarine Laboratory, this joint effort between military personnel and scientists takes place at an ice camp established on a floating ice floe north of Alaska. It serves as a base for conducting comprehensive testing schedules that push both man and machine to their limits. HMS Trenchant's participation in these drills showcases not only its capabilities but also highlights international collaboration in ensuring maritime security. As part of the Trafalgar-class attack submarines within the Royal Navy fleet, it represents cutting-edge technology and expertise employed to navigate treacherous waters beneath layers of frozen terrain. This powerful image encapsulates bravery and determination as these submariners face extreme conditions head-on while honing their skills. It serves as a testament to their unwavering commitment towards maintaining readiness even in some of Earth's harshest environments.
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