Northern Ireland Squadron | |
---|---|
Active | 1969–1998 |
Country | United Kingdom |
Branch | Royal Navy |
Type | Squadron |
Role | Anti-terrorist operations Prevention of illegal arms trade |
The Northern Ireland Squadron was a unit of the British Royal Navy. It was established during the conflict in Northern Ireland known as the Troubles to interdict the movement by sea of illegal arms for paramilitaries and to provide other material support for anti-terrorist operations in Northern Ireland. It existed from 1969 to 1998.[1]