More than 3,000 sailors and Royal Marines were deployed deep inside the Arctic Circle – ashore, at sea and in the skies of Norway – to demonstrate the UK’s commitment to safeguarding Europe’s ‘northern flank’ against any aggressor. They joined more than 27,000 personnel, warships, armour, and air power from more than two dozen NATO allies and partners for Cold Response 2022, … [Read more...] about Royal Navy completes largest Arctic defence exercise since the Cold War
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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
HMS Prince of Wales ready for global missions as international exercise ends off Scotland
The UK today has two world-leading aircraft carriers ready for duties around the globe after HMS Prince of Wales was declared fully operational. A fortnight-long international exercise off the Scottish coast put the stamp on two years of intensive training for the Portsmouth-based warship, 700-plus crew, the Royal Navy and RAF squadrons who will operate aircraft from her … [Read more...] about HMS Prince of Wales ready for global missions as international exercise ends off Scotland
Stunning photos claim top prizes at Royal Navy photographic awards
Striking images have captured life of Royal Navy sailors and Royal Marines as they serve on vital operations around the globe. The pictures have all been taken by the Royal Navy’s own dedicated photographers, who are behind the lens capturing the significant moments as the Senior Service carries out missions across the world’s oceans, in the skies and on land, from Arctic to … [Read more...] about Stunning photos claim top prizes at Royal Navy photographic awards
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
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
First aircraft touch down on the deck of HMS Prince of Wales
Not 24 hours after the second of the UK’s new aircraft carriers sailed into open waters for the first time, a Merlin helicopter was guided safely into land on the expansive deck. For the first time in 50 years the announcement: “Hands to Flying Stations” echoed throughout the 280-metre-long warship and specialist aircraft handlers, who’ve spent the past year practising for … [Read more...] about First aircraft touch down on the deck of HMS Prince of Wales
UK’s new carrier HMS Prince of Wales debuts at sea
The second of the UK’s new aircraft carriers, HMS Prince of Wales, has left the dockyard and is ready for sea. Eight years after she was laid down – and two after her sister HMS Queen Elizabeth sailed from the very same yard at Rosyth, near Edinburgh – the 65,000-tonne warship was manoeuvred into the Firth of Forth this afternoon, ready to begin sea trials. When she … [Read more...] about UK’s new carrier HMS Prince of Wales debuts at sea
Tavistock man’s pride as aircraft carrier named
A Royal Navy Captain from Tavistock is ready for the naming of his ship HMS Prince of Wales, one of the largest navy ships ever built. Captain Ian Groom, from Tavistock, is the first captain appointed to HMS Prince of Wales, the second of the new Queen Elizabeth Class aircraft carriers. Originally hailing from Portsmouth, he attended school in Sherborne and … [Read more...] about Tavistock man’s pride as aircraft carrier named
