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Royal Marines Lead Historic Joint Exercise for D-Day Anniversary

6/6/2025

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Royal Marines joined forces with French and Spanish troops in North Devon for Exercise Catamaran, a thrilling amphibious warfare training event featuring over 3,000 personnel. This significant exercise, the first of its kind since 2018, underscores the vital role of joint operations in bolstering European security, coinciding with the poignant 80th anniversary of D-Day.

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Royal Marines joined forces with French and Spanish troops in North Devon for Exercise Catamaran, a thrilling amphibious warfare training event featuring over 3,000 personnel. This significant exercise, the first of its kind since 2018, underscores the vital role of joint operations in bolstering European security, coinciding with the poignant 80th anniversary of D-Day.