Royal Navy • Page 4 of 17

Feb- 2024 -

9 February

Sea

The Commando Raiding Craft is seen in action in Plymouth Sound. It's seen moving in a coastal body of water, with at least six personnel on the craft. Two soldiers are manning what appears to be machine guns, one in front of the boat and the other in the back. In the background, a coastal land mass is seen amid foggy weather.

Juster Domingo

Royal Marines Reveal Revamped, Stealthier Offshore Raiding Craft

The UK Royal Marines has redesigned its fleet of Offshore Raiding Craft to modernize them after two decades of service.

6 February

Europe

Joe Saballa

UK Defence Committee Warns Military Unfit for War

The UK parliament has been warned that the British military is not sufficiently prepared for an all-out war due to ongoing recruitment and stockpile shortages.

5 February

Sea

A UK Royal Navy ship is seen sailing deep dark-blue waters. The scene is shown from a top-down view.

Juster Domingo

Royal Navy Taps Thales for $2.3B Sensor Management Deal

Thales has signed a 1.8-billion pound ($2.3 billion) contract to manage the UK Royal Navy's sonar and sensors.

Jan- 2024 -

30 January

Europe

Joe Saballa

British Warships Incapable of Attacking Houthi Targets on Land: Report

None of the Royal Navy warships deployed in the Red Sea is reportedly capable of striking Houthi targets on land.

23 January

Europe

Inder Singh Bisht

Royal Navy Type 45 Destroyers to Receive Counter-Anti-Ship Missile Upgrades

The Royal Navy has contracted MBDA to upgrade the Type 45 destroyer fleet’s counter- anti-ship ballistic missile capability.

19 January

Sea

RFA Fort Victoria is seen sailing in calm waters. The ship is painted gray.

Juster Domingo

UK FSS Ships to Receive Hybrid Propulsion Systems

The Royal Navy's Fleet Solid Support ships will receive hybrid-electric propulsion technology, improving their fuel efficiency and reducing carbon dioxide emissions.

9 January

Europe

Joe Saballa

UK Hiding Critical Shortage of Military Personnel: Former Officials

The British government is refusing to publicize the current shortage of skilled military personnel to avoid scrutiny, former UK defense officials have claimed.

Dec- 2023 -

26 December

Sea

Staff Writer With AFP

UK to Divert Warship to Guyana as Tensions Flare With Venezuela

Britain said it will divert a Royal Navy warship to waters off Guyana, after a long-simmering territorial dispute between the South American ally and Venezuela recently flared again.

18 December

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