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<p>We do not disclose the readiness state of individual ships for operational security
reasons, as this would, or would be likely to, prejudice the capability, effectiveness
or security of the Armed Forces. HMS DEFENDER is currently deployed on operations
in the Gulf. All Royal Navy ships rotate through planned operating cycles involving
routine maintenance, repair, training, deployment, leave, essential modification and
upgrades and will, therefore, be at varying levels of readiness in accordance with
Defence requirements.</p>
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