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<p>The UK Naval Support Facility (UK NSF) in the Kingdom of Bahrain demonstrates our
strong and enduring bilateral relationship. It supports our deployed naval force in
the Gulf, providing maritime security for Bahrain, the wider region, and the global
economy. The facility provides engineering and logistics support to maritime units,
and can host contingent forces for short periods. Through our presence at the UK NSF,
the Royal Navy benefits from sustained use of Mina Salman Port which enables our personnel
and vessels to undertake naval operations in the Gulf, the Red Sea and the Indian
Ocean. The UK maintains a long-standing maritime presence in the Gulf, currently including
four Mine Counter Measure Vessels (HMS LEDBURY, HMS BLYTH, HMS SHOREHAM, and HMS BROCKLEBY),
two Type 23 frigates (HMS MONTROSE, HMS KENT), two Royal Fleet Auxiliary vessels (RFA
CARDIGAN, RFA WAVE KNIGHT) and one Type 45 Destroyer (HMS DEFENDER). These vessels
regularly use the UK NSF.</p>
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