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It's time for an honest conversation about the future of the Royal Navy
September 25, 2017

It's time for an honest conversation about the future of the Royal Navy

Defence Secretary Michael Fallon has repeatedly stated that we have a “growing Royal Navy”. The facts do not support this claim and it is simply untrue. Worse still, there are now strong indications of another round of cuts to RN strength.More

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Sustaining Royal Navy manpower – the greatest challenge
September 19, 2017

Sustaining Royal Navy manpower – the greatest challenge

Despite his usual upbeat tone, the First Sea Lord recently admitted the RN still faces manpower challenges. Here we look at some of the serious on-going manpower issues and how they might be addressed. (In this context “manpower” is shorthand for a diverse mix of men and women).
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Analysis
The Royal Navy's part in the UK response to Hurricane Irma
September 10, 2017

The Royal Navy's part in the UK response to Hurricane Irma

There has been considerable criticism of the UK’s response to provide aid to the British territories in the Caribbean after being hit by the most severe hurricane in a generation. This is entirely unfair. Naval assets were already pre-positioned in the region for just such an eventuality and are now part of a considerable tri-service effort by the UK armed forces and other agencies.More

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HMS Prince of Wales formally named – another step towards renewing aircraft carrier capability
September 8, 2017

HMS Prince of Wales formally named – another step towards renewing aircraft carrier capability

HMS Prince of Wales was officially named today during a ceremony in Rosyth, Scotland. The ship’s sponsor, Her Royal Highness The Duchess of Rothesay, followed Royal Navy tradition by triggering the release of a bottle of 10-year-old whiskey to smash against the ship’s hull. It’s been a busy summer for the RN. In August HMS Queen Elizabeth arrived in Portsmouth for the first time. Less than a month later it is time to mark another major milestone for the aircraft carrier programme.
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Babcock announces 'Arrowhead' – another option for the Type 31 frigate competition
September 8, 2017

Babcock announces 'Arrowhead' – another option for the Type 31 frigate competition

Babcock International has just revealed their concept for the Type 31e Frigate competition. Arrowhead is the latest design to emerge from a British naval design house and will be formally unveiled at DSEI next week. More

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Royal Navy issues outline specification for the Type 31 Frigate to industry
September 7, 2017

Royal Navy issues outline specification for the Type 31 Frigate to industry

At an event held in London today for industry, Defence Procurement Minister Harriett Baldwin launched plans for the procurement of the Royal Navy’s new Type 31e frigates. The competition was unveiled by senior leaders from the Ministry of Defence, Royal Navy and Defence Equipment & Support (DE&S).
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Shipbuilding Strategy for the Type 31 Frigate announced – a great day for the Royal Navy?
September 6, 2017

Shipbuilding Strategy for the Type 31 Frigate announced – a great day for the Royal Navy?

After much delay, the Defence Secretary today outlined the National Shipbuilding Strategy, specifically the intention to build at least five Type 31e frigates for the Royal Navy.
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HMS Argyll successfully test-fires the Royal Navy’s new Sea Ceptor missile
September 4, 2017

HMS Argyll successfully test-fires the Royal Navy’s new Sea Ceptor missile

On 22nd July HMS Argyll successfully test-fired several Sea Ceptor missiles at the Outer Hebredies test range. This short-range air defence missile is replacing the Sea Wolf missile system on the RN’s Type 23 frigates and will also be fitted to the Type 26 frigates.More

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BMT introduces Venari 85 – candidate for future Royal Navy mine warfare vessel?
September 4, 2017

BMT introduces Venari 85 – candidate for future Royal Navy mine warfare vessel?

Ahead of DSEI 2017 (Defence & Security Equipment International) exhibition in London, BMT Defence Services has launched Venari-85, a new concept for a mine countermeasure (MCM) vessel. The RN is looking at options to replace its current generation of mine warfare and hydrographic vessels and this new design provides an intriguing hybrid for consideration.
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