Royal Navy deploys HMS Richmond to bolster UK naval presence in the Gulf region | Navy Lookout

Type 23 frigate HMS Richmond sailed from Plymouth on Friday , the first naval movement of the year from Devonport Naval Base .

HMS Richmond will join HMS Diamond and HMS Lancaster in the Gulf region in response to the serious maritime security situation in the Red Sea .

Although primarily an Anti-Submarine platform, she is well-equipped to protect merchant shipping from air and surface threats and armed with 36 Sea Ceptor missiles.