Claim: The Royal Marines is part of Her Majesty's Naval Service and has 99 Vikings which an amphibious armoured fighting vehicle .
Evidence: Originally designed for the British Royal Marines and named Viking, the vehicle underwent an extensive trials and development programme from 2001-2004, led by Major Jez Hermer MBE RM, before the Royal Marines accepted 108 vehicles into service, with delivery commencing in 2005.