As HMS Dragon patrols the Eastern Mediterranean her Lynx helicopter breathes fire into the sunset sky with a stunning array of decoy flares. This powerful image of Royal Naval capability – both sea and air – was captured by Leading Photographer David Jenkins, the current Royal Navy Photographer of the year. One of the Navy’s newest Type 45 destroyers, HMS Dragon has arrived … [Read more...] about Royal Navy Lynx lights up Mediterranean sunset
Type 45 Destroyer
Extra wings for HMS Dragon on Gulf mission
FOR the first time one of the Royal Navy’s new Type 45 destroyers has used two helicopters on front-line operations. HMS Dragon doubled her effectiveness for two months flying not the usual one, but two Lynx helicopters from her flight deck. The destroyer, on her maiden deployment, left Portsmouth in March with one onboard from 815 Naval Air Squadron aboard. But she also … [Read more...] about Extra wings for HMS Dragon on Gulf mission
Black Duke relinquishes gulf patrol duties to Dragon
Plymouth-based warship HMS Monmouth is on her way home after handing over her Gulf Patrol duties to HMS Dragon in typical naval fashion. The two Welsh-affiliated warships, Type 23 frigate HMS Monmouth and Type 45 Destroyer HMS Dragon, met up in the warm waters of the Gulf of Aden to conduct a formal handover of Maritime Security Patrol responsibilities for the Gulf region, the … [Read more...] about Black Duke relinquishes gulf patrol duties to Dragon
HMS Defender with all guns blazing
The Royal Navy’s newest Type 45 destroyer has been undertaking intense sea trials off the south coast to test all of her guns. HMS Defender has been testing every single system onboard the new ship to ensure it is ready for operation. From radars to engines, computer systems to radios they have all had their turn, but more recently the upper deck gunnery systems have taken … [Read more...] about HMS Defender with all guns blazing
Formidable HMS Daring set for deployment
The most important warship in a generation is ready to take her place in Royal Navy’s operational fleet after overcoming its last test in the South West. The first of Britain’s brand new class – the Type 45 destroyers - is ready for its maiden deployment after a final spell of intensive training with the Plymouth-based Flag Officer Sea Training (FOST) organisation. HMS … [Read more...] about Formidable HMS Daring set for deployment
HMS Diamond and HMS Daring in Plymouth
Two of the most advanced warships in the world visited Plymouth and double berthed in Devonport Naval Base for the first time. Fort the first time the Type 45 destroyers HMS Diamond and HMS Daring, the Royal Navy’s latest and most capable warships, were tied up alongside each other. The ships and crews are undergoing and preparing for operational sea training under the … [Read more...] about HMS Diamond and HMS Daring in Plymouth
The Royal Navy’s HMS Daring passes tough test
The Royal Navy's HMS Daring, the most advanced warship in the world, has passed her first test of teamwork under simulated battle and emergency conditions. The destroyer has been in HM Naval Base, Devonport, Plymouth, training under the most testing programme of training with staff from Flag Officer Sea Training (FOST) based in the naval base – culminating in a realistic war … [Read more...] about The Royal Navy’s HMS Daring passes tough test
