Navy Lookout

Latest news article: Royal Navy Vanguard-class submarine comes home after breaking the record for the longest patrol https://lnkd.in/gHTfCgRs

Here’s a great picture from our main shed at #Cremyll boatyard in #Cornwall where four Pac 24s have been undergoing bi-annual refit packages. The Pacs (Pacific 24 Rigid Inflatable Boats or RIBS) are made by BAE Systems and have proven themselves in service with the UK Ministry of Defence, UK police, and overseas military organisations. Two of the four Pacs in this photograph were due for trial and compass swings before being returned. UK Docks has a high turnover of Pacs at Cremyll and has had up to nine at a time in the sheds being worked on simultaneously. #trustedpartner

Irving Shipbuilding has signed a contract with BAE Systems marking the start of the next major phase of the ????Canadian River-class destroyer programme. BAES has developed the Type 26 frigate platform to meet the RCN's specific requirements and under this new contract will provide support and consultancy services throughout the build phase

Latest in-depth article: Is the Royal Navy Indo-Pacific ready, or should the carrier strike group stay closer to home? https://lnkd.in/ecj4MBFi

????President Trump has ordered a new series of strikes against Houthi targets in Yemen - aiming to eliminate attacks on merchant shipping. This may prove more difficult than he expects, even with a more 'gloves off' approach than was adopted by the Biden administration. USS Harry S. Truman is in the Red Sea, together with the cruiser USS Gettysburg. The destroyers USS Stout, Jason Dunham and The Sullivans are also assigned to the CSG. Guided missile submarine USS Georgia is also in the CENTCOM area of operations. F/A-18 Super Hornets launched from the Truman formed part of the attack on targets in Yemen today.

????Portuguese Navy sail training ship NRP Polar has sunk while alongside at Lisbon Naval Base. An investigation into the cause of the casualty is under way. Polar is a gaff-rigged schooner acquired by the navy in 1985 and can accommodate 12 cadets under training. Library photo via Marinha

Latest news article: HMS Lancaster makes major drugs bust in Arabian Sea assisted by Peregrine RWUAS https://lnkd.in/ejaGzNj7

Aerial surveillance flights by a German Coastguard aircraft yesterday indicate no serious pollution following the collision of MV Solong and MV Stena Immaculate on Monday. Humber estuary now reopened to traffic. Tugs belonging to Boskalis Smit and Multraship on scene to begin salvage effort. Photos: ????Havariekommando

Defence Minister Maria Eagle says launch of CETUS XLUAV was six months later than planned because of an amendment to the original design of the vessel. CETUS will continue progressive experimentation and capability demonstration activities until late 2027. https://lnkd.in/eFNREup2 Photo: @GuardianRIB

HMS Iron Duke has been activated to monitor Russian vessels in, or close to, UK waters 13 times in the past 12 months - CO tells Norwegian media. Iron Duke sailed from ????Oslo yesterday. https://lnkd.in/eqg2gg3S