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The Marine Nationale is examining whether its nuclear-powered aircraft carrier FS Charles de Gaulle could remain in service beyond 2038, for a short period, potentially giving the MN a two-carrier fleet for the first time in four decades. The studies would also provide insurance against delays to the construction of her much larger successor, France […]
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In this insight article, Jim Parrott, Naval Sales Manager at Chess Dynamics, looks at how airborne drones are driving navies across the world to find gunnery-based solutions to this threat. The proliferation of low-cost Uncrewed Aerial Vehicles has fundamentally changed naval air defence, with global navies responding to the increasing threat and complex environment, looking ...
Four RN Merlin Mk2 helicopters have spent a fortnight flying from HMS Gannet at Prestwick during Operation Iceblast, a short-notice test of how well the submarine hunters can operate away from Cornwall. The detachment also tracked HMS Agamemnon on her first dive trials and supported Exercise Strike Warrior in Scotland. Around 90 personnel were deployed […]
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During August, HMS Dauntless was fitted with new equipment on her upper deck, likely counter-drone interceptors. This has not been officially confirmed as the RN will not comment on the matter. The fit closely matches an urgent requirement put to industry in March and comes as the destroyer prepares to escort HMS Prince of Wales […]
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HMS Protector, the Royal Navy’s only ice patrol ship, was towed into Devonport by tugs today for, what officials say is to allow “investigations into a defect to take place”. She remains part of the fleet for now, but it is likely she is beyond economical repair. Protector’s difficulties began well before this summer. She […]
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