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Locations & Operations / KHM Plymouth Shipping movements and planned diving Movements are published at midday the working day before and will be updated by the Movements team until the end of each ...

The base is responsible for providing comprehensive training programs at the Britannia Royal Naval College. It plays a vital role in defence by providing Initial Officer Training and ongoing ...

Fully integrated into operations around the world, the Royal Fleet Auxiliary (RFA) provides vital support on everything from high-tempo combat and counter-piracy campaigns, to disaster relief and ...

Also known as Type 31 frigates, the Inspiration Class will comprise of five ships in total – namely the HMS Venturer, Active, Formidable, Bulldog and Campbeltown. These impressive vessels are ...

Like the Vanguard Class submarines that they will be replacing in the Royal Navy’s service fleet, Dreadnought Class submarines will be capable of launching Trident 2 D5 missiles. The new submarines ...

The Queen Elizabeth Class carriers use three Phalanx CIWS (close-in weapon system) turrets to deal with incoming threats from the sea and air. Comprising of a radar-guided 20mm Vulcan cannon mounted ...

Locations & Operations / Bases and Stations HMNB Portsmouth Portsmouth Naval Base has been an integral part of the city since 1194. It is home to almost two-thirds of the Royal Navy's surface ships, ...

Designed to protect both land and sea forces from aircraft attacks and defend the naval fleet against supersonic anti-ship missiles, Sea Viper is the principle weapon system of the Daring Class of ...

The City Class frigates will boast significant air defence and surface warfare capabilities. These consist of 12 vertical launch system (VLS) cells for the Sea Ceptor surface to air missile (and ...

Careers Royal Naval Reserves Everyday life isn’t enough for you, is it? The fact that you’re here shows that you crave more. More skills. More adventure. And more mates. Joining the Royal Naval ...

Vanguard Class submarines are fitted with two periscopes - the CK51 search periscope and the CH91 attack periscope - which are combined into an optronic mast on the submarine’s fin. Optronic masts are ...