Babcock International Group (Babcock), the international defence company, and the Royal Navy have welcomed more than 10,000 family, friends and wider visitors to an action-packed community event, held over two days across the Devonport Royal Dockyard and Naval Base. The historic doors were opened providing a unique opportunity to see the breadth and depth of activities that … [Read more...] about Devonport delights as the historic facility opens to thousands of visitors
Navy News
Naval aviators remember WW2 forebears executed in Singapore
Aviators supporting the navy’s premier deployment of 2025 paid their respects to their forebears executed 80 years ago. The attacks on Palembang in Sumatra in January 1945 – known as Operation Meridian – delivered a crippling blow to oil refineries supporting the Japanese war effort as the Allies closed in on victory against Tokyo. The attacks remain one of the finest … [Read more...] about Naval aviators remember WW2 forebears executed in Singapore
Royal Navy flagship begins next stage of global mission after Suez and Red Sea passage
Royal Navy flagship HMS Prince of Wales starts the next stage of her global mission after safe passage into the Indian Ocean flanked by escort warships and auxiliaries. Accompanied by her task force of warships and aircraft – together, known as the UK Carrier Strike Group – the carrier navigated the world-famous link between the Mediterranean, the Suez Canal, and the Red … [Read more...] about Royal Navy flagship begins next stage of global mission after Suez and Red Sea passage
Kitten smitten – kind Royal Navy sailors save orphaned litter in Bahrain
Royal Navy sailors stepped in to raise a litter of kittens in the punishing heat of Bahrain. The hearts of personnel serving at the UK Naval Support Facility, which provides round-the-clock support to UK warships operating in the Red Sea, Gulf and Indian Ocean, were touched by the plight of the tiny cats. The five kittens were found – or rather heard – crying for help, … [Read more...] about Kitten smitten – kind Royal Navy sailors save orphaned litter in Bahrain
Britain tracks Russian warships through UK waters
Russian ships prowling in British waters have been tracked and monitored by Royal Navy warships. HMS St Albans was activated to monitor RFN Admiral Golovoko as the frigate sailed east through the English Channel. The Plymouth-based Type 23 frigate closely monitored and launched a Merlin helicopter to gather information from the air, before handing over escorting duties to … [Read more...] about Britain tracks Russian warships through UK waters
Royal Navy warship shoots down swarms of drones in live-fire exercise
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
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
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
