Technologically-advanced aircraft and world-leading expertise. Our Fleet Air Arm delivers the air power required to maintain the UK’s influence over sea, air and land. Unlike other forces operating by ...

Find out important information about shipping movement ins the Solent.

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 ...

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 ...

When it comes to fitness, there’s only one condition for life in the Royal Marines. Peak condition. We ask a lot of all our personnel, which is why we have an exacting set of physical standards that ...

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 ...

Get to know the Local Notices, Nav Warnings and Directions of KHM Portsmouth.

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 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 ...

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, including the flagship aircraft carriers HMS Queen Elizabeth ...

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 ...

Sat, 28 June 2025 HMS Collingwood 01:30 - 09:00 T-7 ...