Crew of HMS Daring are 'fit to tackle' Gulf deployment
GUERNSEY'S affiliated warship deployed to the Gulf yesterday as it became the UK's latest contribution to the fight against terrorism.
HMS Daring and her 190-strong crew sailed from Portsmouth with the mission to use her sophisticated radar and missile systems to protect US aircraft carriers.
The Type 45 destroyer's mission will also include providing vital information to the coalition's Combined Air Operations Centre in Al Udeid, Qatar, as well as patrolling some of the world's busiest shipping lanes.
Commander Philip Dennis, Daring's commanding officer, said: 'Our Type 45 destroyers have proved their worth to the coalition in the Gulf and we will build on the progress we have made so far.
'Daring and her crew have been through intense training to ensure we are fit to tackle the challenges of this important deployment.'
The nine-month deployment follows on from that of Daring's sister ship, HMS Defender, which carried out a similar role earlier in the year.
Defence Secretary Michael Fallon said all three armed services were making a vital contribution to defeating Daesh, also known as Islamic State.
