Editing Royal Navy (section)

====Bases abroad====
[[File:ZH850 - WM-462 EHI EH-101 Merlin HM2 (Mk111) (cn 50125-RN30) Royal Navy. (10475633143).jpg|alt=|thumb|A Royal Navy [[AgustaWestland AW101|Merlin HM2]] at [[RNAS Culdrose (HMS Seahawk)|RNAS Culdrose]]]]
* UK National Support Element (Bahrain) – The home port for vessels deployed on [[Operation Kipion]] and acts as the hub of the Royal Navy's operations in the [[Persian Gulf]], [[Red Sea]] and [[Indian Ocean]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.bahraindefence.com/news/new-royal-navy-operations-hub-opens-in-gulf|title=New Royal Navy operations hub opens in Gulf|website=BIDEC 2019|language=en-GB|access-date=13 November 2019|archive-date=13 November 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191113165806/https://www.bahraindefence.com/news/new-royal-navy-operations-hub-opens-in-gulf|url-status=dead}}</ref> Vessels based there include the [[9th Mine Counter-Measures Squadron|9th Mine Countermeasures Squadron]],<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.royalnavy.mod.uk/news-and-latest-activity/news/2013/september/05/130905-reborn-identity|title=Reborn Identity for Mine Countermeasure Squadron {{!}} Royal Navy|website=Royal Navy|language=en|access-date=13 November 2019}}</ref> and (as of early 2023) {{HMS|Lancaster|F229|6}}.<ref>{{cite tweet |title=Port Crew have taken over from Starboard Crew on completion of HMS Lancaster's first crew rotation as the @RoyalNavy Forward Deployed T23 Frigate|user=HMSLANCASTER |author=HMS ''Lancaster'' |number=1601151113260302337 |date=9 December 2022 |access-date=15 December 2022}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.royalnavy.mod.uk/news-and-latest-activity/news/2018/october/26/181026-montrose-deploys|title=HMS ''Montrose'' to become first forward-deployed frigate in the Middle East {{!}} Royal Navy|website=Royal Navy|language=en|access-date=13 November 2019}}</ref>
* [[UK Joint Logistics Support Base]] ([[Oman]]) – A logistical support facility which is strategically located in the [[Middle East]] but outside the [[Persian Gulf]].<ref name="UKJLSB">{{cite news |title=Defence Secretary strengthens ties between UK and Oman |url=https://www.gov.uk/government/news/defence-secretary-strengthens-ties-between-uk-and-oman |agency=Ministry of Defence |date=28 August 2017}}</ref>
* [[British Defence Singapore Support Unit]] ([[Singapore]]) – A remnant of [[HMNB Singapore]] which repairs and resupplies Royal Navy ships in the [[Asia Pacific]].<ref name="BDSSU">{{cite web |title=Director of Overseas Bases |url=https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/permanent-joint-operating-bases-pjobs/fd |website=gov.uk |publisher=Ministry of Defence |access-date=13 October 2020 |date=18 December 2019}}</ref> It is the primary logistics support hub for the Royal Navy offshore patrol vessels assigned to the Asia-Pacific region, {{HMS|Tamar|P233|6}} and {{HMS|Spey|P234|6}}.<ref>{{cite news |last1=Graham |first1=Euan |title=Reflections on the Royal Navy's Indo-Pacific engagement |url=https://www.iiss.org/blogs/analysis/2021/10/reflections-on-the-royal-navys-indo-pacific-engagement |access-date=20 October 2021 |work=[[International Institute for Strategic Studies]] |date=19 October 2021}}</ref>
* [[British Forces Gibraltar#HM Dockyard, Gibraltar|HMNB Gibraltar]] – A current Royal Navy dockyard in [[Gibraltar]] which is still used for docking, repairs, training and resupply.<ref name="British Forces Gibraltar">{{cite web |title="FOI(A) regarding British Forces Gibraltar" |url=https://www.whatdotheyknow.com/request/745642/response/1782914/attach/3/202105%20FOI2021%2003836%20Zacchi.pdf?cookie_passthrough=1 |website=[[What Do They Know]] | date=9 April 2021 |access-date=10 June 2022|quote=The Royal Navy utilise HM Naval Base Gibraltar}}</ref> Vessels permanently based with the [[Gibraltar Squadron]] include the Offshore Patrol Ship, [[HMS Trent (P224)|HMS ''Trent'']] and the [[Cutlass-class patrol vessel|''Cutlass''-class fast patrol boats]], HMS ''Cutlass'' and HMS ''Dagger''.<ref name="Gibdock2">{{cite web |title=Gibraltar Squadron |url=https://www.royalnavy.mod.uk/news-and-latest-activity/operations/mediterranean-and-black-sea/gibraltar-squadron |website=Royal Navy |access-date=22 October 2020 |quote=With its rocky terrain and Mediterranean climate, the island is used primarily for training purposes and as a stopover for ships and aircraft on their way to or from Africa or the Middle East.}}</ref>
* [[Mare Harbour]] ([[Falkland Islands]]) – Serves as the port facility for [[RAF Mount Pleasant]], the main British base in the Falkland Islands. Mare Harbour incorporates several berths which support Royal Navy and marine services vessels operating in the South Atlantic. The facility also supports the [[British Antarctic Survey]] ship, [[RRS Sir David Attenborough]], when she operates in Antarctic waters during the regional summer.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/1053494/20210630-BFSAI_Nav_Risk_Assessment_2021-Public_Final.pdf |title=British Forces South Atlantic Islands East Cove Port Navigation Risk Assessment 2021  |last=Childs (RN) |first=Cdr J R |date=June 2021 |access-date=17 May 2023}}</ref>