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Wednesday, January 11, 2012

UK Royal Navy to bolster Olympic security

HMS Bulwark (Albion class)The UK Royal Navy will play an integral role in security operation efforts around Weymouth for the 2012 London Games, UK Defence secretary Philip Hammond said.

The defence secretary added that HMS Ocean, HMS Bulwark, Royal Fleet Auxiliary (RFA) fleet, Mounts Bay and a contingent of Royal Marines will assist in securing the area during the event.

The two frigates will be berthed in the Thames at Greenwich and in Weymouth Bay to provide logistics support, maritime command and control, accommodation, helicopter and small-boat basing.

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