For the last time the team who teach submariners how to escape from a stricken boat gather at a Gosport landmark before the iconic structure closes. Tens of thousands of submariners have passed through the Submarine Escape Training Tank (SETT) since July 13 1954 when the first man ascended the 100ft column of water to simulate emerging from a sunken submarine. With the … [Read more...] about End of era for Gosport’s iconic submarine escape tower
Navy News
Royal Navy sets up Brains Trust to shape the future
The Royal Navy is inviting the finest military, security and intelligence academics and think-tank analysts to help shape the Fleet of tomorrow. It opened the new Strategic Studies Centre in Portsmouth Naval Base – a hub for the very latest thinking and ideas surrounding the Navy’s contribution to defence and security in the 21st-Century. Research carried out under its … [Read more...] about Royal Navy sets up Brains Trust to shape the future
HMS Queen Elizabeth carrier strike group returns home from jet trials
The bulk of the HMS Queen Elizabeth carrier strike group today returned to their respective homes after three months in the USA. Following HMS Dragon’s return to Portsmouth earlier this week, the aircraft carrier made her way into Portsmouth – where she was greeted by sister ship HMS Prince of Wales. At the same time two of her escorts, HMS Northumberland and … [Read more...] about HMS Queen Elizabeth carrier strike group returns home from jet trials
Sailors decorated for bravery, devotion and dedication in Operational Honours
SAILORS behind one of the most dramatic rescues in recent years and a record-breaking drugs haul are among Servicemen and women recognised by the Queen. Four RN personnel have been singled out in the latest Operational Honours awarded to those in the Services whose bravery, dedication and effort goes above and beyond what would normally be expected. Leading Seaman David … [Read more...] about Sailors decorated for bravery, devotion and dedication in Operational Honours
Royal Navy ships and divers join major minehunt in Middle East
Royal Navy warships and sailors are playing key roles in the largest naval exercise in the Middle East of the year – and the largest global hunt for mines in three. More than 5,000 personnel, 30 ships and more than 50 nations are committed to the fortnight-long IMX 19 (International Maritime Exercise) workout, spread across a vast area from the Red Sea to the Indian Ocean … [Read more...] about Royal Navy ships and divers join major minehunt in Middle East
Royal Marines practise rescuing aircrew behind enemy lines
Royal Marines turned Virginia creepers, stalking woodland outside Washington to practise rescuing downed aircrew from behind enemy lines. The men of Lima Company, 42 Commando, fought their way through a replica developing world village, developing the tactics they would use to locate, if necessary liberate and finally escort or carry injured or trapped personnel back to … [Read more...] about Royal Marines practise rescuing aircrew behind enemy lines
Royal Navy personnel join independence parade in St Vincent and the Grenadines
A TEAM of Royal Navy sailors took part in the 40th anniversary celebrations of their homeland, St Vincent and the Grenadines. Twenty personnel participated in a parade through the capital Kingstown, ending in Victoria Park, to mark the 40th anniversary of the island’s independence. Wearing their Royal Navy tropical uniforms, the team, who all volunteered to take part in … [Read more...] about Royal Navy personnel join independence parade in St Vincent and the Grenadines
Ships thwart mass attack as autumn war game begins
The week began with a bang for Royal Navy warships taking part in the UK’s biggest war game of the autumn. Ships leaving Faslane to begin the two-week-long Joint Warrior exercise faced swarms of attacks from fast boats – the weapon of choice of terrorists looking to attack shipping in the Middle East. The cry “Quickdraw, quickdraw, quickdraw…” echoed through Royal Navy … [Read more...] about Ships thwart mass attack as autumn war game begins
Full throttle from HMS Prince of Wales as carrier hits top speed
Britain's newest aircraft carrier has hit top speed as she tested her engines to the max in the North Sea. HMS Prince of Wales thundered through the sea at 25 knots as her diesel generators and gas turbines were pushed to full throttle during only her second week of trials. It took almost all the 109 Megawatts of power – enough to meet the needs of a city the size of the … [Read more...] about Full throttle from HMS Prince of Wales as carrier hits top speed
HMS Duncan returns after protecting over 1m tonnes of shipping in Gulf
CHEERS, joyful cries and applause greeted destroyer HMS Duncan home to Portsmouth on a bright but blustery Saturday afternoon after nearly seven months away. More than 500 friends and family were waiting with banners, placards, balloon animals, matching T-shirts and fancy hats to welcome 250 sailors and Royal Marines who’d completed one of the most varied – and demanding – … [Read more...] about HMS Duncan returns after protecting over 1m tonnes of shipping in Gulf
