Omani Lynx helicopters landed on a U.S. warship for the first time

210227-N-N0146-1004 SEA OF OMAN (Feb. 27, 2021) – A Royal Navy of Oman Lynx helicopter lands on the flight deck of guided-missile cruiser USS Port Royal (CG 73) during exercise Khunjar Hadd 26 in the Sea of Oman, Feb. 27. Khunjar Hadd 26 is an annual exercise meant to enhance mutual maritime capabilities and interoperability between the U.S., Omani, French and United Kingdom military forces in order to address threats to freedom of navigation and the free flow of international commerce. (U.S. Navy photo)