HMS Trenchant Returns To Devonport For Last Time Ahead Of Decommissioning
The nuclear-powered submarine was welcomed into Devonport Naval Base for the final time ahead of her decommissioning.
The nuclear-powered submarine was welcomed into Devonport Naval Base for the final time ahead of her decommissioning.
The Royal Navy aircraft carrier suffered two leaks in 2020 but is set to return to operations this year.
The Type 45 destroyer went through several challenging scenarios, including simulated attacks from fast craft and from the air.
The aircraft carrier was undergoing sea trials ahead of her maiden operational deployment later this year.
The operation resulted in the seizure of 50kg of hashish and 2,800kg of heroin.
It is the first time the aircraft carrier has visited western Scotland since she was assembled.
The exercise was held at the MULTEX range off the Sjaelland Odde peninsula, run by the Danish Navy.
The Type 45 destroyer sailed from Portsmouth for intensive training to prepare for worldwide missions alongside HMS Queen Elizabeth.
Hundreds of people waved off the aircraft carrier as she set sail from Portsmouth for sea trials.
All the gen on the Flagship.
Vice-Admiral Jerry Kyd said the changes will ensure the Navy is "in the right place at the right time".
The next generation River-class Offshore Patrol Vessel is starting the next phase of tests, trials and training.
After two years, HMS Albion handed the role to aircraft carrier HMS Queen Elizabeth last month.
A global crisis has been simulated in Exercise Virtual Warrior to test the ship's crew and task force in response to multiple incidents.
The Devonport-based survey ship has been on operations in the region.
The operational version of the upgraded Spearfish will be introduced to all frontline Royal Navy submarines by 2025.