Royal Navy patrol ships will experiment with protecting underwater infrastructure and the collective security of the Indo-Pacific region as the third year of their ground-breaking mission begins. HMS Tamar and Spey’s programme until the end of 2023 continues to expand the effectiveness and utility of the Royal Navy’s Offshore Patrol Ships, deployed around the globe in key … [Read more...] about Royal Navy patrol ships begin third year of wide-ranging Pacific mission
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Royal Navy frigate returns home after North Atlantic operations
A Royal Navy frigate returns home today after spending more than half of 2023 at sea operating across the Arctic, Baltic and the North Atlantic. HMS Northumberland has sailed nearly the distance around the world, racking up 23,043 miles on the high seas since the start of the year, locating Russian units and protecting UK waters. The Type 23 frigate returns to Plymouth … [Read more...] about Royal Navy frigate returns home after North Atlantic operations
Aircraft carrier HMS Prince of Wales ready to resume her mission
Britain’s biggest warship is today ready to resume her duties at sea. After nine months undergoing engineering repairs and receiving significant capability enhancements to support her future tasking, aircraft carrier HMS Prince of Wales moved out of dry dock at Rosyth and into the River Forth. Once at anchor and in deeper water, the ship’s team will prove machinery and … [Read more...] about Aircraft carrier HMS Prince of Wales ready to resume her mission
HMS Victorious arrives in Plymouth for major refit in boost to 1,000 local jobs
Preparation work has started on HMS Victorious ahead of her planned major refit to ready her for future tasking. The maintenance programme on the Vanguard-class submarine, taking place in Babcock’s Devonport facility, will sustain more than 1,000 jobs in the south west region and will see the boat modernised and improved to continue operational patrols into the 2030s. The … [Read more...] about HMS Victorious arrives in Plymouth for major refit in boost to 1,000 local jobs
Royal Marines primed for Indo-Pacific operations after intensive jungle workout
Royal Marines patrolled deep into the jungles of Brunei to sharpen their ability to fight and stay alive in the sweltering humidity. Taunton-based 40 Commando spent six weeks in the dense jungle as they prepare for operations across the Indo-Pacific later this year. The commandos operated in oppressive and relentless 90-100% humidity in temperatures between 27-32C, … [Read more...] about Royal Marines primed for Indo-Pacific operations after intensive jungle workout
Royal Navy warship delivers aid to Pacific islands hit by double cyclones
Crew of a Royal Navy patrol ship helped inhabitants of a remote Pacific island restore regular water supplies in the wake of two devastating tropical cyclones. HMS Spey delivered three ten-tonne water tanks – among other aid and equipment – to the people of Tanna, one 80 islands in the Republic of Vanuatu which was battered by storms Judy and Kevin. The cyclones swept … [Read more...] about Royal Navy warship delivers aid to Pacific islands hit by double cyclones
Patrol ship HMS Medway sails into a world of stark beauty in the South Atlantic
Royal Navy patrol ship HMS Medway is knuckling down nicely to her new mission: working with the RAF and Army to provide reassurance to the Falkland Islands and environs. The warship has now spent two months in the South Atlantic – relocating 6,000 miles from the Caribbean where she’s spent the majority of her active life, as she stands in for her sister. HMS Forth, the … [Read more...] about Patrol ship HMS Medway sails into a world of stark beauty in the South Atlantic
HMS Albion returns from amphibious exercises in Arctic Circle
HMS Albion has returned from the frozen fjords of Norway after working with allies in the Arctic Circle. The UK’s amphibious flagship headed north with RFA Mounts Bay and frigate HMS Somerset to work with the Dutch, Norwegians and other nations for a series of exercises and joint training. Exercise Joint Viking saw the Royal Navy and Royal Marines build on the UK and … [Read more...] about HMS Albion returns from amphibious exercises in Arctic Circle
HMS Tamar protects paradise in visit to UK’s Indian Ocean island chain
Sailors from HMS Tamar protected rare turtle nesting grounds and helped with a huge illegal fishing haul during three weeks in an Indian Ocean paradise. Crew of the patrol ship concentrated on safeguarding the environment in the British Indian Ocean Territory, ensuring the remote island chain’s rare wildlife was not disturbed by the illegal actions of humanity. They found … [Read more...] about HMS Tamar protects paradise in visit to UK’s Indian Ocean island chain
Naval helicopter crews learn to handle sub-zero conditions to support Arctic commandos
Royal Navy chefs, helicopter engineers, logistics experts and ground and air crew have learned how to survive and fight in the Arctic – just like the Royal Marines they serve alongside. Regardless of their rank or role, around 200 personnel from the Commando Helicopter Force have endured sub-zero temperatures, sleeping in tents and living off the land to ensure they can … [Read more...] about Naval helicopter crews learn to handle sub-zero conditions to support Arctic commandos
