| Naval Station Verde | |
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| Naval Station of Vekllei | |
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| Location | Costa Verde |
| Ministry | Ministry of Defence |
| Operator | FED |
| Residents | Maritime Service Littoral Service Air Service Territorial Service |
Naval Station Verde is a vital maritime hub of the Vekllei Maritime Service located on the Azores island of Costa Verde. Established under Portuguese rule in the late 19th century as a strategic coaling and resupply point, the station has evolved into a modern naval facility equipped with automated maintenance systems and advanced logistics capabilities. Its position at the crossroads of Atlantic shipping routes makes it indispensable for monitoring maritime traffic between Europe, Africa and the Americas.
The station serves as the primary base for Volcanic-class fleet carriers and Nike-class missile cruisers of the Commonwealth Fleet. Its infrastructure includes nuclear refuelling stations, heavy-lift dry-docks and sophisticated radar arrays capable of tracking surface vessels across hundreds of nautical miles. The facility is central to anti-piracy operations and coordinates closely with UN maritime security task forces.
Resident Maritime Service Vessels (Home Fleet)
- 3 Amenities Ship
- 6 Naval Yachts
Resident Littoral Service Vessels (Atlantic Command)
- 1 Frigate Customs Cutter
- 2 Medium Customs Cutters
- 2 Fast Patrol Boats
- 2 Hound-class Hovercraft Cutters
- 1 Seagoing Buoy Tender
- 1 Harbour Tugboat
Resident Air Service Squadrons
- No. 1 Aerocombat Wing
- No. 1 Fighter Sqdn. Navy
- No. 2 Fighter Sqdn. Gold
- No. 3 Aeroweapons Wing
- No. 12 Aeroweapons Sqdn. Phalanx
- No. 1 Aeroxiliary Wing
- No. 2 Search & Rescue Sqdn. Clement
- No. 1 Aerotransport Wing
- No. 1 Aerotransport Sqdn. Commonwealth
Resident Territorial Service Regiments
- Verdean Rifles (Commonwealth Rifles)
- 1st Bn.