Trouble ahead for the UK nuclear programme?

Yesterday the Nuclear Information Service published their report “Trouble Ahead Risks And Rising Costs In The UK Nuclear Weapons Programme”. […]

from Save the Royal Navy https://www.savetheroyalnavy.org/trouble-ahead-for-the-uk-nuclear-programme/

Closure of GE Rugby electric motor plant threatens supply of Royal Navy propulsion systems

In November 2018 GE announced it plans to close its Power Conversion plant in Rugby and move operations to France […]

from Save the Royal Navy https://www.savetheroyalnavy.org/closure-of-ge-rugby-electric-motor-plant-threatens-supply-of-royal-navy-propulsion-systems/

In focus: Royal Navy submarine special forces delivery systems

The Astute class submarines were designed from the outset to be fitted with a Dry Deck Shelter (DDS) which significantly […]

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The Royal Navy and Maritime Autonomous Systems – better late than never

Despite pioneering an unmanned mine-hunting system used in the Gulf War as far back as 2003, the RN has since […]

from Save the Royal Navy https://www.savetheroyalnavy.org/the-royal-navy-and-maritime-autonomous-systems-better-late-than-never/

Maiden flight for Crowsnest – the Royal Navy’s eye in the sky

The regeneration of RN carrier strike capability took another small step forward on 28th March when a Merlin HM2 fitted […]

from Save the Royal Navy https://www.savetheroyalnavy.org/maiden-flight-for-crowsnest-the-royal-navys-eye-in-the-sky/

HMS Queen Elizabeth returns to her birth place for planned dry-docking

Here we report on the current progress of HMS Queen Elizabeth as she arrived in Rosyth for maintenance. Since returning […]

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Up close: a Royal Navy night amphibious exercise with NATO partners

This photo essay we witness an amphibious night raid conducted during the early phases of exercise Joint Warrior. The Royal […]

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The Royal Navy and NATO continue to rehearse and evolve amphibious capability

The latest iteration of NATO multi-national exercise Joint Warrior is currently underway. We went aboard the RN Fleet Flagship, HMS […]

from Save the Royal Navy https://www.savetheroyalnavy.org/the-royal-navy-and-nato-continue-to-rehearse-and-evolve-amphibious-capability/

In focus – the MEKO A-200 Type 31e frigate candidate

The Atlas Elektronik UK bid for the Type 31e frigate programme is based on the MEKO A-200 frigate. Although perhaps […]

from Save the Royal Navy https://www.savetheroyalnavy.org/in-focus-the-meko-a-200-type-31e-frigate-candidate/

The Type 31e frigate candidates compared

This is a basic comparison of the three Type 31e frigate candidates using publicly available information. The consortiums are currently […]

from Save the Royal Navy https://www.savetheroyalnavy.org/the-type-31e-frigate-candidates-compared/

Has the Royal Navy solved its manpower problems?

In bullish mood last week, the First Sea Lord told the Portsmouth News “we are through with relegating frigates and […]

from Save the Royal Navy https://www.savetheroyalnavy.org/has-the-royal-navy-solved-its-manpower-problems/

The Royal Navy’s oldest frigate completes a memorable global deployment

Type 23 frigate, HMS Argyll returned home to a warm welcome today after 9 months in the Gulf and Far […]

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HMS Argyll rescues all 27 crew from blazing ship in Bay of Biscay

HMS Argyll left Gibraltar on the afternoon of Sunday 10th March on the final leg of a nine-month deployment to […]

from Save the Royal Navy https://www.savetheroyalnavy.org/hms-argyll-rescues-all-27-crew-from-blazing-ship-in-bay-of-biscay/

The Type 26 frigate mission bay. Part 2 – configuration and contents

In the previous article we considered the design and development of the Type 26 frigate mission bay. Here we take […]

from Save the Royal Navy https://www.savetheroyalnavy.org/the-type-26-frigate-mission-bay-part-2-configuration-and-contents/

First Tide-class RFA tanker begins refit at Cammell Laird

RFA Tidespring arrived on the Mersey on 8th February to begin her first refit. She is the first vessel in the […]

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MPs debate Carrier Strike strategy amidst rumours HMS Prince of Wales could be mothballed

On 28 February, Robert Courts MP led a Parliamentary debate held in Westminster Hall to “consider carrier strike strategy and its […]

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The Type 26 frigate mission bay. Part 1 – design and development

The Type 26 frigates being built for the RN have been designed from the outset with a mission bay. In the […]

from Save the Royal Navy https://www.savetheroyalnavy.org/the-type-26-frigate-mission-bay-part-1-design-and-development/

MTLS and ASROC – killing the submarine without a helicopter

Detecting and destroying submarines will always be a demanding task. By far the best solution for surface ships to destroy […]

from Save the Royal Navy https://www.savetheroyalnavy.org/mtls-and-asroc-killing-the-submarine-without-a-helicopter/

Defence Secretary delivers radical vision for Royal Navy posture but raises more questions than answers

Speaking today at the Royal United Services Institute, the Defence Secretary Gavin Williamson made a series of announcements about his […]

from Save the Royal Navy https://www.savetheroyalnavy.org/defence-secretary-delivers-radical-vision-for-royal-navy-posture-but-raises-more-questions-than-answers/

Defence Committee demands answers from government on Fleet Solid Support Ship competition rules

Yesterday the chairman of the House of Commons Defence Committee (HCDC), Julian Lewis sent a strongly-worded letter to the Minister […]

from Save the Royal Navy https://www.savetheroyalnavy.org/defence-committee-demands-answers-from-government-on-fleet-solid-support-ship-competition-rules/

In focus: the Wildcat multi role helicopter in service with the Royal Navy

The Wildcat has been in service with the RN since 2016 and is beginning to build up a good record […]

from Save the Royal Navy https://www.savetheroyalnavy.org/in-focus-the-wildcat-multi-role-helicopter-in-service-with-the-royal-navy/

Progress on extending the life of the Royal Navy’s Type 23 frigates

In June 2018, we reported on how the Type 23 frigates are receiving engine upgrades and Life extension refits. Here […]

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Dry docking the Royal Navy’s aircraft carriers – what are the options?

The two Queen Elizabeth Class (QEC) aircraft carriers will require dry-docking periodically throughout their lives. The dry docks at Portsmouth […]

from Save the Royal Navy https://www.savetheroyalnavy.org/dry-docking-the-royal-navys-aircraft-carriers-what-are-the-options/

Royal Navy celebrates 50 years of continuous at sea deterrent patrols

2019 is a landmark year in the history of the Royal Navy. For fifty years submarines have conducted Operation Relentless, […]

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Can British shipbuilding be revived?

At one time British shipbuilding dominated the world. As late as the 1950s, a quarter of all ships sailing the […]

from Save the Royal Navy https://www.savetheroyalnavy.org/can-british-shipbuilding-be-revived/

The plan for a British hospital ship gains political support

Back in 2014, we published an article suggesting that a small portion of the generous overseas aid budget be used […]

from Save the Royal Navy https://www.savetheroyalnavy.org/the-plan-for-a-british-hospital-ship-gains-political-support/

HMS Mersey, migrants and the Royal Navy

After declaring a “major incident” the Home Secretary has formally requested assistance from the MoD to deal with a growing […]

from Save the Royal Navy https://www.savetheroyalnavy.org/hms-mersey-migrants-and-the-royal-navy/

In focus: the Wave class tankers of the Royal Fleet Auxiliary

The two fleet tankers, RFA Wave Knight and Wave Ruler joined Royal Fleet Auxiliary in 2003. They have already had […]

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