Glamox HVLAS Enables First Night Landing of US Coast Guard Helicopter on UK Royal Navy Vessel
DEFENSE
Glamox celebrated the first night landing of a US Coast Guard helicopter on HMS Trent, a UK Royal Navy Batch 2 Offshore Patrol Vessel. The Helicopter Visual Landing Aid System (HVLAS), installed in 2025, facilitated this landing, enhancing operational flexibility for disaster relief operations. The project involved collaboration with the Defence Equipment & Support Organisation and UK Docks Marine Services.

Feb 13, 2026, 6:20 AM