One of the Royal Navy’s most advanced warships shot down swarms of drones in a live-fire exercise off the Welsh coast. Taking on the kind of threats currently seen in the Red Sea and other regions, the Type 45 destroyer showcased her cutting-edge weaponry, radars and sensors. Exercise Sharpshooter was HMS Dauntless’ final test before she departs for the UK’s upcoming … [Read more...] about Royal Navy warship shoots down swarms of drones in live-fire exercise
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Royal Navy pilots involved in counter-terrorism operations rescue hostages during Dutch training
Royal Navy pilots were involved in hostage rescues in the North Sea during boarding operations with Dutch allies as part of intensive mission training. The Commando Helicopter Force’s 846 Naval Air Squadron took their Commando Merlin Mk4 helicopters to Schiphol International Airport to work with the Dutch Police Aviation Support Unit and the Royal Netherlands Marine … [Read more...] about Royal Navy pilots involved in counter-terrorism operations rescue hostages during Dutch training
Veteran Royal Marines Musician George’s emotional return to donate treasured statue to today’s Band
A rare statue of a Royal Marines musician has been donated to the elite military band by one of its former stalwarts. In a career spanning four decades, George Latham performed for kings, queens, presidents, sultans, at the Bicentennial of the USA and the funeral of Sir Winston Churchill and paraded at the wedding of Prince Charles and Lady Diana in 1981. For good measure … [Read more...] about Veteran Royal Marines Musician George’s emotional return to donate treasured statue to today’s Band
Nude Not Rude
Artemus Collective Nude Not Rude. 15th Feb - 8th March. Manor Street Galleries. OPEN CALL. "Everyone has a different interpretation of ‘The Nude’. We are asking for artists to explore this topic. Whether that means figure practice, aesthetics or social commentary." Nude Not RudeManor Street Galleries. OPEN CALL. 15th Feb - 8th MarchOpening Night: 14th FebAll 2D mediums … [Read more...] about Nude Not Rude
UK flagship’s captain toasts a century of family service to the Navy and nation
The captain of Britain’s biggest warship raised an emotional toast to his family this week as they marked 100 years’ continuous service to the nation. Every day since mid-January 1925 there has always been at least one Blackett in the Royal Navy – all the way up to Captain Will Blackett, Commanding Officer of Britain’s flagship, HMS Prince of Wales. He is the fourth … [Read more...] about UK flagship’s captain toasts a century of family service to the Navy and nation
South West Regional Hub for Nuclear Skills Officially Launched
The South West Regional Hub for Nuclear Skills, sponsored by Babcock International Group (Babcock), the defence company, and EDF, has officially been launched to support the delivery of the National Nuclear Strategic Plan for Skills (the Skills Plan). Launched in May 2024, the Skills Plan aims to address the national nuclear skills shortage and sets out targeted action that … [Read more...] about South West Regional Hub for Nuclear Skills Officially Launched
Frigates come in from the cold for Christmas as HMS Portland and Iron Duke complete autumn deployments
The last Royal Navy warships to return home from overseas in time for Christmas enter Portsmouth and Plymouth today. Sister ships HMS Portland and Iron Duke bring the curtain down on a busy 2024, coming in from the cold in both instances. Portland, which arrived home in Devon this morning to a gun salute as well as waves from well-wishers at Devil’s Point, has spent the … [Read more...] about Frigates come in from the cold for Christmas as HMS Portland and Iron Duke complete autumn deployments
The last of the Royal Navy’s Trafalgar submarines returns home for decommissioning
The last of the Royal Navy’s glorious Trafalgar-class attack submarines has arrived home in Plymouth for the final time before decommissioning. The seventh and last boat of the class, HMS Triumph, sailed into her homeport at Devonport Naval Base after her final voyage from Scotland, where submariners bade farewell to the long-serving stalwart at Clyde Naval Base after a … [Read more...] about The last of the Royal Navy’s Trafalgar submarines returns home for decommissioning
Artemus Collective Art Exhibition
14th December - 10th January An exciting and new art exhibition opens this December just off Union Street, at the Manor Street Galleries - on the site of the old city morgue. Organised by the Artemus Collective, a group of artist covering all artistic genres, the primary aim is to bring people together in celebration of the diversity and magnitude of creative work from … [Read more...] about Artemus Collective Art Exhibition
Royal Navy flagship arrives in Hamburg for major visit
Royal Navy flagship HMS Queen Elizabeth is visiting Hamburg to underscore the importance of a new major defence agreement between the UK and Germany. The carrier navigated the river Elbe to the port city after a series of military drills with German helicopters at the end of last week, which saw the aircraft operate from the ship’s vast flight deck in the North Sea. HMS … [Read more...] about Royal Navy flagship arrives in Hamburg for major visit
