Spearfish Mod 1 torpedo goes into service after final trials by HMS Audacious
Already one of the finest heavyweight torpedoes in the world, the programme to further enhance the accuracy and lethality of Spearfish is now complete. After extensive development and trials, the weapon has now been declared operational by the RN.
Minor fire onboard RFA Fort Victoria – highlights single point of failure for Carrier Strike Group
RFA Fort Victoria suffered a minor fire while alongside in Portland on the morning of the 10th May. It was extinguished by the crew with no serious injuries. This ship is the sole UK solid stores support ship available to replenish the carrier strike group.
HMS Tamar puts to sea with with new dazzle paint scheme
HMS Tamar has emerged from her recent maintenance period at A&P Falmouth with a new with a ‘dazzle’ paint scheme. This form of warship camouflage dates back to the First World war and makes visual warship recognition more difficult.
The first Type 26 frigate hull – HMS Glasgow coming together
The stern block of the first Type 26 frigate, HMS Glasgow was rolled out of the build hall on 29th April and joined with the forward block. When they are welded together the hull will be structurally complete.
The UK Carrier Strike Group sets sail
During the last few weeks, the final preparations for the UK Carrier Strike deployment have been completed and the ships sailed on 1st May. This photo essay covers the various elements of the group and their departure.
Close-in defence for the Royal Navy’s aircraft carriers
HMS Queen Elizabeth is due to deploy on her first operational deployment without the 30mm Automated Small Calibre Gun (ASCG) mounts that were originally specified for the QEC carriers. Here we consider the reasons behind this omission and how the carrier is defended against close-in threats.
Type 31 frigate passes whole ship critical design review
The Type 31 frigate design has reached an important milestone in ensuring it is ready before construction of the first ship can begin.
Considerations for the Type 83 destroyer – the Royal Navy’s future anti air warfare combatant
The Defence Command Paper announced the intention to begin the concept and assessment phase for the Type 45 destroyer replacements. These vessels will be delivered in the late 2030s and named the Type 83. In this speculative article, we consider the context and some of the design options for these vessels.
Taking shape – forward section of first Type 26 frigate HMS Glasgow rolled out of build hall
On 16th April, the forward section of HMS Glasgow was brought out of the Ship Block Outfit Hall in Govan shipyard. This photo essay covers this event as the lead vessel of this global programme makes its first steps towards looking like a warship.
