The HCS Navy has launched it's largest operation to date since it's rebirth. A task force led by the flagship CNS Ailier is said by HCS bloggers to be en route to attack the Barren Isle pirates, a group of pirate bands who have been terrorising shipping in the Barren Isle and Morloric Straits recently. The force consists of Ailier, 4 Triona OPVs and a Power class replenishment ship. The latter is acting as a make-shift helicopter carrier it is reported, carrying 6 SH-26 helicopters (the frigate Ailier is also carrying an SH-26) and some 300 troops from the 14th Infantry (Marine) Regiment which has been seconded to the operation by the HCS.
Naval air assets including MR-72 reconnaissance aircraft are also in operation, F-40N fighters supported by a seconded HCSAF tanker are also thought to be in readiness.
