The captain of Britain’s biggest warship raised an emotional toast to his family this week as they marked 100 years’ continuous service to the nation. Every day since mid-January 1925 there has always been at least one Blackett in the Royal Navy – all the way up to Captain Will Blackett, Commanding Officer of Britain’s flagship, HMS Prince of Wales. He is the fourth … [Read more...] about UK flagship’s captain toasts a century of family service to the Navy and nation
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Royal Navy’s UK Carrier Strike Group assembles in the North Sea for major exercise
A powerful Royal Navy task group of stealth jets and warships has assembled in the North Sea to complete critical preparations for a major global deployment in 2025. The UK Carrier Strike Group with HMS Prince of Wales as its focal point is off the coast of Scotland to carry out Exercise Strike Warrior – military drills that will confirm that the task force is ready for … [Read more...] about Royal Navy’s UK Carrier Strike Group assembles in the North Sea for major exercise
Britain’s biggest warship extends the boundaries of UK carrier operations
The world’s most advanced naval jets have departed Britain’s biggest warship having laid the groundwork for expanded carrier operations in the future. After four weeks of intensive trials, training and data gathering, specially-modified F-35B Lightning stealth fighters have flown home from HMS Prince of Wales off the east coast of the United States. Coupled with a wealth … [Read more...] about Britain’s biggest warship extends the boundaries of UK carrier 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
Royal Navy completes largest Arctic defence exercise since the Cold War
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
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
