On the anniversary of the launch of Jacky Fisher’s HMS Dreadnought, First Sea Lord Admiral Sir Ben Key visited the Scottish shipyards building the Type 31 and Type 26 frigates and parts of the Dreadnought class submarines. He used the opportunity to set out his vision for the Service out to 2035, delivering on the Integrated Review, doing the best for our people, and … [Read more...] about First Sea Lord evokes spirit of JFK and the moon race in forging the Royal Navy of tomorrow
Navy News
Bear Grylls joins Royal Marines on Arctic exercises
Honorary Colonel Bear Grylls joined the Royal Marines as they honed crucial Arctic warfare skills in Norway last week. The adventurer and TV presenter dropped in to see the commandos train and take on the infamous ice-breaking drill, which involves being plunged into freezing water to test reactions to cold shock. Honorary Colonel Bear said: “It’s always inspiring to … [Read more...] about Bear Grylls joins Royal Marines on Arctic exercises
Royal Navy’s ‘first – but definitely not last’ female admiral takes command
A century-old ‘glass ceiling’ in the Royal Navy shattered today as Jude Terry became the first female admiral in its history. And with the numbers, breadth of talent and experience of women in today’s Senior Service, she believes there will be many more women to reach the rank – and go higher. After nearly 25 years’ service around the globe and at home in the UK, the … [Read more...] about Royal Navy’s ‘first – but definitely not last’ female admiral takes command
Royal Navy assumes command of key NATO task force
The Royal Navy today took charge of NATO’s most important task force with a ceremony aboard aircraft carrier HMS Prince of Wales in Portsmouth. For the next 12 months it is responsible for leading the alliance’s Maritime High Readiness Force – an international task group formed to deal with major global events. The most senior sea-going staff in the Royal Navy – Commander … [Read more...] about Royal Navy assumes command of key NATO task force
Royal Navy supports international research into Polar penguin population
Royal Navy research ship HMS Protector is helping cutting-edge international research into the penguin populace and climate change in one of the most remote places on earth. Experts from Britain and the USA are working with the icebreaker to study colonies of the birds in the South Sandwich Islands – so off the beaten track even the Royal Navy only calls in once a … [Read more...] about Royal Navy supports international research into Polar penguin population
Navy’s ice ship Protector honours pioneering polar explorer 100 years on
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
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
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
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
