KENT Deploys – The Type 23 Frigate KENT has deployed, and will relieve sister ship NORTHUMBERLAND East of Suez.   Having completed intense training the ship is ready for the deployment as part of the Royal Navy’s standing commitment in the Middle East.      During the six month deployment the ship expects to visit the African and Asian ports as well as making European port calls.   The deployment is first since KENT underwent extensive refit in 2011, where upgrades included a new sonar and medium range gun.