Tag: Royal Navy

Sunday, February 1st 2015 - 22:32 UTC
Chancellor Osborne announces new shipbuilding strategy for the Royal Navy

Britain's Chancellor of the Exchequer George Osborne announced at Portsmouth Naval Base a new national shipbuilding strategy in advance of a decision later this year on orders for the brand new Type 26 Global Combat Ship. The Chancellor also announced that these multi-million pound ships will be based at the Navy bases in Portsmouth and Plymouth.
Tuesday, January 27th 2015 - 19:20 UTC
HMS Dragon helicopter helps track remaining reindeer in South Georgia

HMS Dragon made her first visit to South Georgia over Christmas, reports the South Georgia newsletter in its December edition. The Type 45 air defense destroyer had a Westland Lynx helicopter on board which was used to survey the Barff Peninsula for any remaining reindeer ahead of the arrival of the Norwegian SNO marksmen.
Monday, January 19th 2015 - 21:28 UTC
Falklands celebrates with several events 250 years of British claim over the Islands

The 250 years since Britain officially claimed the Falklands will be celebrated on a number of occasions this month. Celebrations are being organized in Stanley by members of the public on January 21 and 24 and by Falkland Islands Government on January 23 and 31, along with a ceremony on Saunders Island at Port Egmont on January 23.
Wednesday, January 14th 2015 - 07:09 UTC
HMS Protector involved in CCAMLR inspection in Antarctic waters

The Royal Navy’s Ice Patrol Ship has carried out her first inspection of a fishing vessel in Antarctic Waters. HMS Protector met the fishing vessel while on patrol in Antarctic waters and made arrangements to carry out the inspection.
Thursday, December 18th 2014 - 18:17 UTC
'Falklands Legend Don Bonner dies aged 87'

It is with regret that the Falkland Islands Government learned that Donald ‘Don’ Bonner passed away on the morning of Tuesday 16th December 2014, aged 87.
Wednesday, December 10th 2014 - 21:48 UTC
HMS Dragon confirms “commitment to UK/Chile defense relationship”

The UK showed its commitment to the UK/Chile defense relationship by sending a Royal Naval ship and the First Sea Lord to Exponaval 2014. The Type 45 Destroyer, HMS Dragon, made its first visit to Chile since commissioning and this was an opportune time for both navies to discuss their future modernization plans and acknowledge the important historic and enduring links between the two Services.
Saturday, December 6th 2014 - 04:15 UTC
Chile consulted Argentina before allowing HMS Dragon to dock in Valparaiso

Chilean foreign minister Jorge Burgos revealed this week that the presence of HMS Dragon in Valparaiso was authorized after having consulted with Argentina, and underlined that Chile strictly abides with what was agreed regarding the passage of British vessels through Chilean waters.
Friday, December 5th 2014 - 23:56 UTC
UK ambassador underscores shared values and qualities of Royal and Chilean navies

UK ambassador in Chile Fiona Clouder underlined the values and qualities of the Royal Navy and Chilean Navy during a reception on HMS Dragon, which called at Valparaíso for the week long Exponaval 2014, considered the most important naval, maritime and ports' exhibition in the southern hemisphere.
Friday, December 5th 2014 - 06:01 UTC
HMS Dragon in Chile; Argentine media recalls Mercosur ban on RN vessels

Argentine media is reporting that HMS Dragon, Type 45 destroyer and one of the most modern vessels in the Royal Navy is currently in Valparaiso, Chile attending the Exponaval 2014, one of the main naval and maritime exhibition events in the Southern hemisphere.
Wednesday, December 3rd 2014 - 08:15 UTC
Falklands' patrol vessels support, allegedly from Brazil and Chile, trigger debate in Argentina

Argentine opposition lawmakers expressed concern about alleged logistic support from Brazil and Chile to British warships and other auxiliary vessels in the South Atlantic and demanded the government of president Cristina Fernández report to Congress on the matter.