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Refining the Fleet Solid Support ship design
September 28, 2023

Refining the Fleet Solid Support ship design

The three companies comprising Team Resolute all recently unveiled models of the Fleet Solid Support ships while BMT provided some insight into the ongoing design process.

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Royal Navy nuclear deterrent submarines conducting increasingly long patrols
September 22, 2023

Royal Navy nuclear deterrent submarines conducting increasingly long patrols

On 11th September a Vanguard-class submarine returned home to Faslane following a patrol lasting 195 days. Here we look at the background and implications of these extended periods at sea.

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Keel laid for second Type 31 frigate – HMS Active
September 16, 2023

Keel laid for second Type 31 frigate – HMS Active

At a ceremony in Rosyth today, the keel was laid for HMS Active the second ship of the ‘inspiration class’. Here we provide a brief update on the project and present a short animation of the Type 31 in action.

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Photo essay: RFA Proteus puts to sea for the first time since conversion
September 16, 2023

Photo essay: RFA Proteus puts to sea for the first time since conversion

The UK’s first Multi-Role Ocean Surveillance (MROS) ship RFA Proteus sailed from Birkenhead today following conversion work.
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2023 Carrier Strike Group deployment begins
September 11, 2023

2023 Carrier Strike Group deployment begins

HMS Queen Elizabeth sailed on 8th September to lead the RN’s first major carrier strike group deployment since 2021. Known as operation FIREDRAKE, the group will undertake of a series of exercises in northern European waters working closely with JEF and NATO partner nations.
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The first fixed-wing UAV lands on a Royal Navy aircraft carrier
September 8, 2023

The first fixed-wing UAV lands on a Royal Navy aircraft carrier

In a pioneering flight on 4th September, a cargo drone flew from Cornwall out to HMS Prince of Wales, delivered supplies, took off again and returned to the airfield.

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The struggle to get HMS Somerset back to sea
September 7, 2023

The struggle to get HMS Somerset back to sea

In this article, we provide an inside view on the saga that has delayed Type 23 frigate HMS Somerset rejoining the fleet following her life extension refit.

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Multi Role Support Ships – the future of Royal Navy amphibious capability
September 4, 2023

Multi Role Support Ships – the future of Royal Navy amphibious capability

The UK and Netherlands have formally announced they will explore opportunities to work together to purchase a new generation of amphibious warships. Here we look at the background and the options for this important programme.

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Analysis
Why are no Royal Navy attack submarines at sea?
August 29, 2023

Why are no Royal Navy attack submarines at sea?

Through open-source observations, it is clear that none of the Royal Navy’s six commissioned SSNs are at sea at the time of writing. As part of normal maintenance cycles several boats could be expected to be in harbour but it is unusual for the entire force to be alongside.

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