@40commando

Official Twitter account for 40 Commando Royal Marines. A highly trained Commando force, held at very high readiness by UK MOD for crisis response.

 United Kingdom
royalnavy.mod.uk/40Cdo
Joined April 2017
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Defence Operations 🇬🇧
@DefenceOps28 Aug 2024
Allies in Action 🌏🗡️ #Marines from the UK🇬🇧 US🇺🇸 and RoK🇰🇷 have joined together for another year of Ex Ssang Yong 🤝 Training together contributes toward combined amphibious capability, and regional security🛡️⚓️ @RoyalMarines @USMC @Commando_Ops
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Defence Operations 🇬🇧
@DefenceOps25 Jul 2024
Whilst deployed on Ex #PredatorsRun, @Commando_Ops have been training around the clock🌙 @RoyalMarines have been working alongside allies & partners in the Indo-Pacific, to improve our ways of working together🌏 @RoyalNavy @AustralianArmy @MRFDarwin
UK Commando Force Operations@Commando_Ops24 Jul 2024
Night Raid! 🗡 Elements of the UKCF raid an "enemy" occupied radar facility on remote Bathurst Island, NT. @RoyalMarines from the Littoral Response Group (South) have joined soldiers from 1st Bde @AustralianArmy, @MRFDarwin and the Philippines Marine Corps for Ex #PredatorsRun.
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Defence Operations 🇬🇧
@DefenceOps25 Jul 2024
Training Down Under!🇦🇺 @RoyalMarines continue to exercise on #PredatorsRun supported by partners in the region 🌏 The Ex in Australia is key, as it gives @Commando_Ops a chance to explore how they operate as an advance force and hone their warfighting edge with Pacific allies💪
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Defence Operations 🇬🇧
@DefenceOps5 Aug 2024
🌏🇬🇧🇺🇸🇦🇺🇵🇭 @royalmarines went deep into the Aussie Outback for #PredatorsRun, a powerful show of allied strength in the Indo-Pacific! 🌊⚔️ 🔊Turn up the volume and watch our Commandos in action! 💥 @Commando_Ops @DefenceHQ
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Royal Marines
@RoyalMarines6 Aug 2024
Eyes in the skies... #RoyalMarines have been operating with Puma drones in Australia. The fixed wing Remotely Piloted Air System provided reconnaissance and surveillance as commandos completed objectives on exercises in the Northern Territory. royalnavy.mod.uk/news/2024/a…
A Royal Marine launches a Puma RPAS during Exercise Predators Run

ALT A Royal Marine launches a Puma RPAS during Exercise Predators Run

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40 Commando Royal Marines retweeted
Defence Operations 🇬🇧
@DefenceOps6 Aug 2024
Bringing the boom Down Under...!🔽 @RoyalMarines have been taking part in Live Firing drills as part of #PredatorsRun in Australia 💥 @Commando_Ops deployed for military drills with Australia, the United States & the Philippines🇦🇺🇺🇸🇵🇭 👉Read more here: ow.ly/X3fz50SS6HM
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Royal Marines
@RoyalMarines7 Aug 2024
By day, by night... By sea, by air... Two @RFAHeadquarters ships, @RFALymeBay and @RFAArgus, have been the crucial launchpad for Commando operations during a major exercise in Australia's Northern Territory. Read more: royalnavy.mod.uk/news/2024/a…
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Royal Marines
@RoyalMarines6 Aug 2024
The wings of the Royal Marines... The Commando Merlins of @845NAS have been busy in Australia supporting commandos day and night, from ship to shore. Read more: royalnavy.mod.uk/news/2024/a…
845 Naval Air Squadron@845NAS6 Aug 2024
Flying Down Under 🇦🇺 Our #MerlinMk4 have been busy in Australia supporting @RoyalMarines, Day and Night, from ship to shore. #Australia #Jungly #FlyNavy @ukinaustralia
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Royal Marines
@RoyalMarines8 Aug 2024
Raiders... 🗡️ #RoyalMarines of @47CdoRM have been operating their raiding craft in the waters of Australia's Northern Territory alongside the @AustralianArmy as part of @Commando_Ops involvement in major joint exercises. Read More: royalnavy.mod.uk/news/2024/a…
UK COMMANDO FORCE IN AUSTRALIA (Pictured: Royal Marine Commandos from 539 Raiding Squadron, 47 Commando Raiding Group Royal Marines working alongside Australian 1 Brigade Force Recon on Ex PREDATORS RUN. The allies used the RM’s Commando Raiding Craft (CRC) and Australian Inflatable Craft to practice troop insertion and extraction under fire techniques.) The Littoral Response Group (South), LRG(S), has been deployed to Darwin, Australia for Ex PREDATORS RUN. The LRG consists of a land element led by 40 Commando Group, with personnel from across the UK Commando Force, and a maritime element, with RFA Lyme Bay, and RFA Argus, and raiding craft from 47 Commando Raiding Group. The Commandos are in the Northern Territory to work alongside 1 Brigade of the Australian Army, the lead Littoral Brigade within the Australian Defence Force. Other participants in Ex PREDATORS RUN include the USMC, and other regional partners such as the Philippines. The exercise presents a unique opportunity to

ALT UK COMMANDO FORCE IN AUSTRALIA (Pictured: Royal Marine Commandos from 539 Raiding Squadron, 47 Commando Raiding Group Royal Marines working alongside Australian 1 Brigade Force Recon on Ex PREDATORS RUN. The allies used the RM’s Commando Raiding Craft (CRC) and Australian Inflatable Craft to practice troop insertion and extraction under fire techniques.) The Littoral Response Group (South), LRG(S), has been deployed to Darwin, Australia for Ex PREDATORS RUN. The LRG consists of a land element led by 40 Commando Group, with personnel from across the UK Commando Force, and a maritime element, with RFA Lyme Bay, and RFA Argus, and raiding craft from 47 Commando Raiding Group. The Commandos are in the Northern Territory to work alongside 1 Brigade of the Australian Army, the lead Littoral Brigade within the Australian Defence Force. Other participants in Ex PREDATORS RUN include the USMC, and other regional partners such as the Philippines. The exercise presents a unique opportunity to

UK COMMANDO FORCE IN AUSTRALIA (Pictured: Royal Marine Commandos from 539 Raiding Squadron, 47 Commando Raiding Group Royal Marines working alongside Australian 1 Brigade Force Recon on Ex PREDATORS RUN. The allies used the RM’s Commando Raiding Craft (CRC) and Australian Inflatable Craft to practice troop insertion and extraction under fire techniques.) The Littoral Response Group (South), LRG(S), has been deployed to Darwin, Australia for Ex PREDATORS RUN. The LRG consists of a land element led by 40 Commando Group, with personnel from across the UK Commando Force, and a maritime element, with RFA Lyme Bay, and RFA Argus, and raiding craft from 47 Commando Raiding Group. The Commandos are in the Northern Territory to work alongside 1 Brigade of the Australian Army, the lead Littoral Brigade within the Australian Defence Force. Other participants in Ex PREDATORS RUN include the USMC, and other regional partners such as the Philippines. The exercise presents a unique opportunity to

ALT UK COMMANDO FORCE IN AUSTRALIA (Pictured: Royal Marine Commandos from 539 Raiding Squadron, 47 Commando Raiding Group Royal Marines working alongside Australian 1 Brigade Force Recon on Ex PREDATORS RUN. The allies used the RM’s Commando Raiding Craft (CRC) and Australian Inflatable Craft to practice troop insertion and extraction under fire techniques.) The Littoral Response Group (South), LRG(S), has been deployed to Darwin, Australia for Ex PREDATORS RUN. The LRG consists of a land element led by 40 Commando Group, with personnel from across the UK Commando Force, and a maritime element, with RFA Lyme Bay, and RFA Argus, and raiding craft from 47 Commando Raiding Group. The Commandos are in the Northern Territory to work alongside 1 Brigade of the Australian Army, the lead Littoral Brigade within the Australian Defence Force. Other participants in Ex PREDATORS RUN include the USMC, and other regional partners such as the Philippines. The exercise presents a unique opportunity to

UK COMMANDO FORCE IN AUSTRALIA (Pictured: Royal Marine Commandos from 539 Raiding Squadron, 47 Commando Raiding Group Royal Marines working alongside Australian 1 Brigade Force Recon on Ex PREDATORS RUN. The allies used the RM’s Commando Raiding Craft (CRC) and Australian Inflatable Craft to practice troop insertion and extraction under fire techniques.) The Littoral Response Group (South), LRG(S), has been deployed to Darwin, Australia for Ex PREDATORS RUN. The LRG consists of a land element led by 40 Commando Group, with personnel from across the UK Commando Force, and a maritime element, with RFA Lyme Bay, and RFA Argus, and raiding craft from 47 Commando Raiding Group. The Commandos are in the Northern Territory to work alongside 1 Brigade of the Australian Army, the lead Littoral Brigade within the Australian Defence Force. Other participants in Ex PREDATORS RUN include the USMC, and other regional partners such as the Philippines. The exercise presents a unique opportunity to

ALT UK COMMANDO FORCE IN AUSTRALIA (Pictured: Royal Marine Commandos from 539 Raiding Squadron, 47 Commando Raiding Group Royal Marines working alongside Australian 1 Brigade Force Recon on Ex PREDATORS RUN. The allies used the RM’s Commando Raiding Craft (CRC) and Australian Inflatable Craft to practice troop insertion and extraction under fire techniques.) The Littoral Response Group (South), LRG(S), has been deployed to Darwin, Australia for Ex PREDATORS RUN. The LRG consists of a land element led by 40 Commando Group, with personnel from across the UK Commando Force, and a maritime element, with RFA Lyme Bay, and RFA Argus, and raiding craft from 47 Commando Raiding Group. The Commandos are in the Northern Territory to work alongside 1 Brigade of the Australian Army, the lead Littoral Brigade within the Australian Defence Force. Other participants in Ex PREDATORS RUN include the USMC, and other regional partners such as the Philippines. The exercise presents a unique opportunity to

UK COMMANDO FORCE IN AUSTRALIA (Pictured: Royal Marine Commandos from 539 Raiding Squadron, 47 Commando Raiding Group Royal Marines working alongside Australian 1 Brigade Force Recon on Ex PREDATORS RUN. The allies used the RM’s Commando Raiding Craft (CRC) and Australian Inflatable Craft to practice troop insertion and extraction under fire techniques.) The Littoral Response Group (South), LRG(S), has been deployed to Darwin, Australia for Ex PREDATORS RUN. The LRG consists of a land element led by 40 Commando Group, with personnel from across the UK Commando Force, and a maritime element, with RFA Lyme Bay, and RFA Argus, and raiding craft from 47 Commando Raiding Group. The Commandos are in the Northern Territory to work alongside 1 Brigade of the Australian Army, the lead Littoral Brigade within the Australian Defence Force. Other participants in Ex PREDATORS RUN include the USMC, and other regional partners such as the Philippines. The exercise presents a unique opportunity to

ALT UK COMMANDO FORCE IN AUSTRALIA (Pictured: Royal Marine Commandos from 539 Raiding Squadron, 47 Commando Raiding Group Royal Marines working alongside Australian 1 Brigade Force Recon on Ex PREDATORS RUN. The allies used the RM’s Commando Raiding Craft (CRC) and Australian Inflatable Craft to practice troop insertion and extraction under fire techniques.) The Littoral Response Group (South), LRG(S), has been deployed to Darwin, Australia for Ex PREDATORS RUN. The LRG consists of a land element led by 40 Commando Group, with personnel from across the UK Commando Force, and a maritime element, with RFA Lyme Bay, and RFA Argus, and raiding craft from 47 Commando Raiding Group. The Commandos are in the Northern Territory to work alongside 1 Brigade of the Australian Army, the lead Littoral Brigade within the Australian Defence Force. Other participants in Ex PREDATORS RUN include the USMC, and other regional partners such as the Philippines. The exercise presents a unique opportunity to

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40 Commando Royal Marines retweeted
Defence Operations 🇬🇧
@DefenceOps9 Aug 2024
Outback and in control🇦🇺🗡️ @royalmarines deployed on Ex #PredatorsRun simulate & execute a Casualty Evacuation, deep in the Northern Territory of Australia🚁 This training, alongside Australian, US & Filipino forces is a key show of Allied strength in the Indo-Pacific🌏
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UK Commando Force Operations@Commando_Ops25 Jul 2024
Shoot, Move, Communicate! @royalmarines and Army Commandos on Exercise #PredatorsRun in Australia continue to hone their skills in the harsh environment of the outback.
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UK Commando Force Operations@Commando_Ops24 Jul 2024
Night Raid! 🗡 Elements of the UKCF raid an "enemy" occupied radar facility on remote Bathurst Island, NT. @RoyalMarines from the Littoral Response Group (South) have joined soldiers from 1st Bde @AustralianArmy, @MRFDarwin and the Philippines Marine Corps for Ex #PredatorsRun.
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UK Commando Force Operations@Commando_Ops16 Jul 2024
#PredatorsRun has begun! The Commanders of (L to R) @MRFDarwin, @Comd_1st_Bde, @40commando, @PhilMarineCorps and @_5RAR at the opening ceremony. #StrongerTogether
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Royal Marines
@RoyalMarines17 Jul 2024
Going deep Down Under. #RoyalMarines are in Australia as the UK's Commando Force tests its warfighting special operations capability across the Northern Territory, delivering advance force operations in support of the @DefenceAust. #PredatorsRun 🇬🇧🇦🇺 ➡️bit.ly/4cGbhi4
Shore Reconnaissance Team (SRT) from Surveillance and Reconnaissance Squadron (SRS) conducting sensor training and patrolling techniques prior to deploying on Exercise Predators Run.

ALT Shore Reconnaissance Team (SRT) from Surveillance and Reconnaissance Squadron (SRS) conducting sensor training and patrolling techniques prior to deploying on Exercise Predators Run.

Charlie Company, 40 Commando practice MZRZ drills and manoeuvres in Australia.

ALT Charlie Company, 40 Commando practice MZRZ drills and manoeuvres in Australia.

Shore Reconnaissance Team (SRT) from Surveillance and Reconnaissance Squadron (SRS) conducting sensor training and patrolling techniques prior to deploying on Exercise Predators Run.

ALT Shore Reconnaissance Team (SRT) from Surveillance and Reconnaissance Squadron (SRS) conducting sensor training and patrolling techniques prior to deploying on Exercise Predators Run.

A drone is launched to survey the MZRZ path.

ALT A drone is launched to survey the MZRZ path.

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Royal Marines
@RoyalMarines17 Jul 2024
More than 400 UK Commandos have deployed on Predators Run and will be operating deep behind ‘enemy lines’ – finding and striking targets while working closely with 1 Brigade of the Australian Army along the coastline and in the bushland near Darwin.
Shore Reconnaissance Team (SRT) from Surveillance and Reconnaissance Squadron (SRS) conducting sensor training and patrolling techniques prior to deploying on Exercise Predators Run.

ALT Shore Reconnaissance Team (SRT) from Surveillance and Reconnaissance Squadron (SRS) conducting sensor training and patrolling techniques prior to deploying on Exercise Predators Run.

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UK Commando Force Operations@Commando_Ops17 Jul 2024
Disaggregated teams from the UK Commando Force, including @40commando, 30 Commando IX Gp, and @BritishArmy Commando Sappers and Gunners, are currently deployed deep in the Australian outback. They are the Advance Force for @MRFDarwin and @_5RAR, on Ex #PredatorsRun.
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U.S. Marines
@USMC18 Jul 2024
A #MarineCorps MV-22B Osprey assigned to Marine Rotational Force – Darwin 24.3 conducts flight operations from the British Royal Navy's RFA Lyme Bay. The training improved the squadron's interoperability with the United Kingdom in preparation for Exercise Predator’s Run. #USMC
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RFA LYME BAY@RFALymeBay18 Jul 2024
Who needs Top Gun when you have @RFALYMEBAY night flying with an @845NAS Merlin Helicopter from @RFAArgus ! #ExercisePredatorsRun @RFAHeadquarters @NavyLookout @40Commando @Commando_Ops @47CdoRM @AUSTRALIANARMY @1700NAS
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UK Commando Force Operations@Commando_Ops19 Jul 2024
The Littoral Response Group (South), putting their MRZRs through their paces, as they prepare for Ex #PredatorsRun in Australia.
Royal Marines
@RoyalMarines19 Jul 2024
Commandos on Predators Run… #RoyalMarines can now be deployed on raiding operations with their turbocharged MRZR 4x4, enabling them to move fast, strike deep and get out before the enemy know what’s happened. @DefenceAust #PredatorsRun 🇬🇧 🇦🇺

Ex Predators Run

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UK Commando Force Operations@Commando_Ops8 Jul 2024
#MotivationMonday - Commandos from @40commando, deployed in Australia as the Littoral Response Group (South), take the opportunity to develop closer interoperability with the @USMC. Trialling their new MRZRs with the MV-22 Osprey, in preparation for Ex Predators Run.
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