BIONIC ‘invisible’ commandos carried into battle on silent ‘flying wings’ while hologram decoys distract an enemy pounded by rail and laser guns. This is the futuristic vision of the Royal Marines dreamed up by Britain’s best and brightest young engineers, told to harness present and future tech to imagine how the Royal Navy’s elite troops might go into action in the … [Read more...] about Britain’s brightest brains design bionic commandos to fight future wars
Navy News
HMS Defender to join Royal Navy efforts to support safe passage of Gulf shipping
Type 45 destroyer HMS Defender will join the Royal Navy’s efforts to support the safe passage of shipping in the Middle East. The Government confirmed earlier this month that the Royal Navy has been tasked to accompany British-flagged ships through the Strait of Hormuz, as part of the International Maritime Security Construct (IMSC). This deployment will ensure that the … [Read more...] about HMS Defender to join Royal Navy efforts to support safe passage of Gulf shipping
British and Indian Navies Join Forces in Channel
Destroyer HMS Defender joined forces with the Indian Navy as she knuckled down to her Asia-Pacific deployment… in the English Channel. The Portsmouth-based Type 45 destroyer met up with INS Tarkash in unseasonally bleak August weather off the South Coast for the two navies’ annual workout: Exercise Konkan. Konkan is a long-running exercise designed to test the ability of … [Read more...] about British and Indian Navies Join Forces in Channel
HMS Duncan arrives in the Gulf to support safe passage of British-flagged ships
The Royal Navy’s HMS Duncan has arrived in the Gulf to support the safe passage of British-flagged ships through the Strait of Hormuz. Freedom of navigation is crucial for the global trading system and world economy, and the Government has committed to doing all it can to defend it. Last week the Government confirmed that the Royal Navy has been tasked to accompany … [Read more...] about HMS Duncan arrives in the Gulf to support safe passage of British-flagged ships
Navy’s new anti-ship missile bang on target
A target boat took a direct hit in the Irish Sea as the Royal Navy successfully tested its new missile to defeat terrorists and suicide bombers. HMS Sutherland fired four new Martlet missiles at a fast-moving speedboat off the Welsh coast to see whether the weapon could be launched from a ship as well as a helicopter. Martlet – also known as the Lightweight Multi-role … [Read more...] about Navy’s new anti-ship missile bang on target
Royal Navy warship, HMS St Albans, shadows Chinese destroyer Xian through English Channel
Royal Navy frigate HMS St Albans is today monitoring the progress of a Chinese warship through the English Channel. The Portsmouth-based Type 23 frigate is shadowing the Chinese destroyer Xian as it sails east past the UK. St Albans will keep track of the Chinese ship’s activity as it transits through the UK’s area of interest. Commander John Cromie, the … [Read more...] about Royal Navy warship, HMS St Albans, shadows Chinese destroyer Xian through English Channel
Royal Navy and Royal Marines show their pride in London
Deafening cheers from a million-strong crowd followed sailors and Royal Marines as they showed their support for the LGBT+ community at Pride in London today. The streets of the capital were awash with colour and costumes as members of the UK armed forces and Ministry of Defence civilians joined the community celebration in their finest ceremonial uniforms. Dozens of … [Read more...] about Royal Navy and Royal Marines show their pride in London
Winners of Royal Navy photographic competition announced
A series of astonishing pictures from emotional homecoming scenes to fiery explosions give a glimpse behind the scenes of the daring work carried out by Royal Navy sailors and Royal Marines around the world. The impressive set of images showing operations, training, equipment and sport were all taken by Royal Navy sailors and marines to … [Read more...] about Winners of Royal Navy photographic competition announced
Royal Navy warship, HMS Duncan, in Mediterranean patrols to prevent illegal activity and human trafficking
Warship HMS Duncan is conducting NATO security patrols with Spanish and French ships in the Mediterranean. The Type 45 destroyer left Cartagena this week to take part in Operation Sea Guardian – aimed at combating illegal activities and identifying and mitigating security threats, including terrorism-related, in the region. Portsmouth-based HMS Duncan is working alongside … [Read more...] about Royal Navy warship, HMS Duncan, in Mediterranean patrols to prevent illegal activity and human trafficking
Royal Navy appoints new First Sea Lord
Surrounded by family and watched by those at the head of the UK’s closest allies, Admiral Tony Radakin has taken over from Admiral Sir Philip Jones as Britain’s most senior sailor. The torch of Naval leadership today changed hands as Adm Jones stepped down after three years at the helm as First Sea Lord – and 41 years serving his nation. He formally handed over command of … [Read more...] about Royal Navy appoints new First Sea Lord
