Sailors from HMS Protector paid tribute to legendary Antarctic explorer Ernest Shackleton – a century after he died pushing the boundaries of polar research. Crew of the icebreaker held a memorial service at his graveside on the island of South Georgia – the latest stop for the survey ship as she heads to the frozen continent for a summer of scientific research. The … [Read more...] about Navy’s ice ship Protector honours pioneering polar explorer 100 years on
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Royal Navy doubles training capacity for women to push for 25 per cent representation
One in six sailors passing out of the Royal Navy’s principal basic training base is a woman – as the Service pushes to reach one quarter female representation by 2025. Of 513 civilians undergoing the transformation from civilians to naval personnel – a ten-week course which covers fitness, drill, tradition, looking after their kit, leadership and weapon handling – in … [Read more...] about Royal Navy doubles training capacity for women to push for 25 per cent representation
Royal Marines Pioneer Technology and Treatment to Tackle Heat Illness
Pioneering technology, training and treatment is helping to eliminate the risk of potentially fatal heat illness as recruits strive to become Royal Marines Commandos. State-of-the-art body monitors recording trainee commandos’ physiological data, trained instructors studying that information, and medical teams on hand to treat trainees almost immediately could all-but … [Read more...] about Royal Marines Pioneer Technology and Treatment to Tackle Heat Illness
2022 Sevenstar Round Britain and Ireland Race – A Race Like No Other
Start: Cowes - Sunday 7 August 2022 Sevenstar Round Britain and Ireland Race LONDON: 2 November 2021 - First organised by the Royal Ocean Racing Club in 1976, the 1,805nm Sevenstar Round Britain & Ireland Race is a true marathon of epic proportions. Held every four years, the next edition will start on Sunday 7th August 2022. Roughly three times longer than the … [Read more...] about 2022 Sevenstar Round Britain and Ireland Race – A Race Like No Other
Royal Marines complete Mojave Desert exercises with fiery five-day battle
Royal Marines have put the seal on desert exercises with an intensive five-day battle in California alongside allies across one of the largest military training areas in the world. Commandos have spent the last two months in the Mojave Desert preparing for deployments next year as part of the newly-formed Littoral Response Group (South), which is one of two new Royal Navy … [Read more...] about Royal Marines complete Mojave Desert exercises with fiery five-day battle
More than 200 new recruits join Babcock’s Devonport Site
Babcock International, the aerospace, defence and security company, has welcomed more than 200 new apprentices and graduates to its Devonport operations. The 138 apprentices and 78 graduates will support a variety of projects and business areas, from life extension programmes on frigates and submarines, to advanced manufacturing happening on site. The apprentice roles are … [Read more...] about More than 200 new recruits join Babcock’s Devonport Site
Royal Navy tests new missile system for defence against small boat attacks
The Royal Navy has successfully tested a new missile system designed to protect the UK’s new aircraft carriers from attacks by swarms of small boats. During operations in the Pacific Ocean with the UK Carrier Strike Group, HMS Defender’s Wildcat helicopter of 815 Naval Air Squadron fired the Martlet lightweight missile at an inflatable target in the sea – known in the navy … [Read more...] about Royal Navy tests new missile system for defence against small boat attacks
Merchant Navy cadets join Royal Navy ships in new link-up
Thirty Merchant Navy officers will sail around the world with the Royal Navy this winter in a new link-up between the two. They will spend three months at a time on patrol and survey ships to help with their training – and to give them a greater understanding of the Royal Navy’s role. It follows a long-standing agreement which has given trainee Royal Navy officers the … [Read more...] about Merchant Navy cadets join Royal Navy ships in new link-up
HMS Prince of Wales ready for global missions as international exercise ends off Scotland
The UK today has two world-leading aircraft carriers ready for duties around the globe after HMS Prince of Wales was declared fully operational. A fortnight-long international exercise off the Scottish coast put the stamp on two years of intensive training for the Portsmouth-based warship, 700-plus crew, the Royal Navy and RAF squadrons who will operate aircraft from her … [Read more...] about HMS Prince of Wales ready for global missions as international exercise ends off Scotland
Royal Navy appoints new Fleet Commander
There’s been a change at the top of the Royal Navy as Vice Admiral Jerry Kyd CBE handed over the reins of Fleet Commander to Vice Admiral Andy Burns CB OBE. Watched by First Sea Lord Admiral Sir Tony Radakin KCB, ADC, a ceremony took place at Britannia Royal Naval College in Dartmouth – which the outgoing Fleet Commander once commanded – to formally transfer the second most … [Read more...] about Royal Navy appoints new Fleet Commander
