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  2. RFA Argus (A135) - Wikipedia

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    RFA Argus is a ship of the Royal Fleet Auxiliary operated by the Ministry of Defence under the Blue Ensign. Italian-built, Argus was formerly the container ship MV Contender Bezant . The ship was requisitioned in 1982 for service in the Falklands War and purchased outright in 1984 for a four-year conversion to an Aviation Training Ship ...

  3. List of amphibious warfare ships of the Royal Fleet Auxiliary

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    There are two types of amphibious warfare ships currently in service with the RFA as of 2024, totalling four vessels: One littoral strike ship RFA Argus (A135) and three Bay-class landing ships. The three Bay class ships are projected to be removed from service by 2032. [1]

  4. Multi-role support ship (UK) - Wikipedia

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    In May 2024, funding for the ships was announced at the Sea Power Conference in London. [2] They will replace the service's two Albion-class landing platform docks (which are planned for retirement by March 2025), [3] three Bay-class landing ship docks and the multi-purpose support ship RFA Argus.

  5. Royal Navy assault ships axed as Healey seeks defence savings

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    Mr Healey said the Commando force will continue to be supported by three Bay Class auxiliary landing ship docks and RFA Argus. The other vessels to be scrapped include RFA Wave Knight and Wave ...

  6. Littoral Response Group - Wikipedia

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    The exercise involved 20 ships, three submarines and 84 aircraft and validated NATO's ability to coordinate a carrier strike group with an amphibious task group. [23] In September 2022, RFA Argus joined the task group for the first time, joining HMS Albion, RFA Mounts Bay, RFA Tidesurge and HMS Defender in the Mediterranean.

  7. Royal Fleet Auxiliary ship visits Belfast ahead of support ...

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  8. Britain deploys Royal Navy and RAF to support Israel and ...

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    Surveillance aircraft and auxiliary vessels sent to region as Royal Marines and helicopters put on standby

  9. Royal Fleet Auxiliary - Wikipedia

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    Argus is a unique support ship in the RFA and has served in various aviation support roles. On active operations, she can deploy as a Primary Casualty Receiving Ship (PCRS); essentially a hospital ship .