Defence Royal Navy: HMS Lancaster marine commandos carry out Seychelles jungle workout during Indian Ocean deployment By Freddie Webb Trainee Reporter Comment Published 21st Aug 2024, 17:10 BST Watch more of our videos on ShotsTV.com and on Freeview 262 or Freely 565 Visit Shots! now Marine commandos carried out a challenging jungle exercise during a security visit to the Seychelles. Personnel assigned to HMS Lancaster trained with local forces during the second visit to the islands in four months.
The government has committed nearly £2.5m to provide additional expertise and support to the Commonwealth nation in the ongoing fight to deter terrorism, smuggling, trafficking and piracy in the Indian Ocean. Marines of 42 Commando trained alongside Seychelles Special Forces, providing the local forces with a wealth of operational experience.
Exercises took place near Cap Ternay, the westernmost tip of the Seychelles’ principal island Mahé, over a three-day period. Personnel had to deal with demanding terrain. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad A Royal Marine from HMS-Lancaster and a Seychelles Special Forces Unit soldier move through the jungle during an exercise.
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