Gibraltar since April 2021 Cutlass-class patrol vessels (replaced previously deployed Archer-class boats): HMS Cutlass (arrived in Gibraltar in November 2021) HMS Dagger (arrived in Gibraltar in March 2022) x3 Pacific 24 Rigid-hulled inflatable boats x1 Vahana-class 15m diving support boat Boathouse Since 2011 the Gibraltar Squadron has shared a headquarters and boathouse with the Marine Unit of the Gibraltar Defence Police. The boathouse accommodates the Navy's two patrol boats and three RHIBs, and the police's two patrol boats and two RHIBs. Mission According to the Royal Navy, the unit's mission is to: "To contribute to the maritime defence and security of Gibraltar and, where necessary, the prosecution of offensive maritime operations in order to allow BFG to support military ops as directed by HMG." Based in a purpose-built headquarters in Gibraltar, the Squadron is operational throughout the year in order to meet its directive from Commander British Forces Gibraltar, with particular regard to the security and integrity of British Gibraltar Territorial Waters (BGTW). It is also responsible for the protection of British, NATO and allied warships passing through the Strait of Gibraltar or entering the naval base. Uniquely for the Royal Navy, the Squadron is permanently assigned to the Operational Command of Commander Joint Operations. The squadron is attached to the Portsmouth Flotilla and is one of several units permanently stationed overseas, including HMS Forth, HMS Medway, HMS Tamar, HMS Spey and the units assigned to operate from HMS Jufair in Bahrain. See also List of squadrons and flotillas of the Royal Navy Portsmouth Flotilla British Forces Gibraltar Royal Navy Cyprus Squadron External links Official Royal Navy website References Royal Navy squadrons British Forces Gibraltar