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British patrol ship ‘opens fire’ near Falkland Islands
The patrol vessel fired 120 rounds and worked through training serials to maintain readiness and reinforce Britain’s presence in the South Atlantic.
- On Monday, HMS Medway fired 120 live rounds off the coast of the Falkland Islands during a military exercise, certifying the River-class crew for potential front-line operations.
- British Forces South Atlantic Islands described the deployment as an essential visible deterrent, demonstrating London's "enduring commitment" to defending the overseas territory against potential adversaries.
- Equipped with a 30mm Automatic Small Calibre Gun, HMS Medway remains the only Royal Navy vessel permanently stationed in the region, displacing around 2,000 tonnes.
- Diplomatic tensions have intensified as Argentine President Javier Milei brands UK patrols an illegal provocation, while Argentina lodged a formal case with the International Tribunal seeking to halt British-authorised drilling.
- Prime Minister Andy Burnham rejected Argentine claims, insisting British sovereignty is non-negotiable and stating he will do "whatever it takes" to keep the Falkland Islands British.
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A British patrol ship, permanently stationed in the South Atlantic, has fired 120 live ammunition rounds into the waters near the Falkland Islands during a military exercise, at a time when tensions are rising between London and Buenos Aires over the archipelago. The River-class ship HMS Medway, which is tasked with defending the islands, fired its 30mm automatic cannon. The exercise took place during sea trials, aimed at certifying the crew for…
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The Independent (US)British patrol ship opens fire off Falkland Islands amid rising tensions
HMS Medway unleashed 120 live rounds in the South Atlantic as part of a training exercise
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