Tag: Royal Navy

Monday, August 1st 2022 - 16:51 UTC
Royal Navy incorporates experimental ship to test state-of-the-art technology

An experimental warship has been unveiled by the Royal Navy to be used to test state-of-the-art technology, including autonomous systems. The unique new test-bed ship – a 42m, 270-ton vessel named after former Royal Navy sailor and Nobel Prize winner Patrick Blackett – arrived in Portsmouth this week.
Monday, July 25th 2022 - 09:55 UTC
The First Sea Lord warns: “We are focusing solely on the Russian bear risks missing the tiger in the room”

In a wide-ranging 25-minute keynote address to the Council on Geostrategy at The Naval and Military Club in London, the First Sea Lord, Admiral Sir Ben Key, outlined the lessons of events in eastern Europe and their impact on the Navy and the nation it serves, emphasizing the ever-growing importance of maritime power as means to promote peace, security, and prosperity.
Saturday, July 2nd 2022 - 09:33 UTC
HMS Echo decommissioned. Closer coordination with UK's Hydrographic Office planned

The Royal Navy survey ship HMS Echo’s 20-year career formally ended July first at a decommissioning ceremony at Portsmouth Naval Base. The ship was the first of two Echo-class survey ships – alongside HMS Enterprise, which is still in service – designed for hydrographic and oceanographic operations across the world.
Thursday, June 16th 2022 - 08:06 UTC
HMS Forth, permanent presence in the Falklands, and South Atlantic naval guardian

HMS Forth, naval guardians of the Falklands have spoken of their pride of patrolling the Islands at keeping the eternal flame of 1982 burning. As such they joined the Falklands' fortieth anniversary of liberation and end of the war, on 14 June together with RAF and Army personnel, VIPs and Islanders marking Liberation Day. June 14 is a public holiday in the Falklands since the Argentine surrender 40 years ago and was commemorated with a memorial service, parade and reception in Stanley.
Thursday, June 2nd 2022 - 08:36 UTC
From around the world, Royal Navy Platinum Jubilee tribute to the Queen

On deployment in the Gulf, on patrol in the Atlantic, safeguarding home waters or undergoing training at bases in the UK, sailors lined up on parade grounds and flight decks to celebrate Her Majesty’s 70-year reign and this weekend’s Platinum Jubilee celebrations.
Monday, May 30th 2022 - 07:47 UTC
Royal Navy and Air Force will support Qatar during the World Cup

The United Kingdom Ministry of Defense has announced it will support Qatar with military capabilities to counter terrorism and other threats to the international football tournament.
Saturday, May 21st 2022 - 07:35 UTC
Britain and Denmark to share development and construction of the Type 31 frigates

Britain and Denmark will work side-by-side to bring the UK’s next generation of warships into service. The two allies have agreed to work even closer together to maximize the construction, training, and finally, operational opportunities of the Type 31 frigate.
Thursday, May 19th 2022 - 08:29 UTC
Royal Navy and US Coast Guard will work together in areas of strategic interest

The Royal Navy has announced it will work more closely with the and US Coast Guard to fight crime and protect the planet. The two services already combine to stop drugs traffickers in the Caribbean and Middle East, assist each other with operations in the polar regions, run exchange programs for sailors and frequently work and train side-by-side around the globe.
Monday, May 16th 2022 - 09:09 UTC
Tri-Service fly-past to celebrate Queen's Platinum Jubilee

A fly-past by dozens of aircraft from the Royal Navy, British Army and Royal Air Force will soar over Buckingham Palace on 2 June as the UK celebrates the Queen's Platinum Jubilee.
Tuesday, May 10th 2022 - 21:38 UTC
Prince of Wales reads Queen's Speech at House of Lords for the first time

The Prince of Wales has for the first time since 1963 replaced his mother Queen Elizabeth II at the reading of the monarch's traditional “Queen's Speech” before the House of Lords.