jacknicholson1963

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Trouble ahead for the UK Nuclear programme?

Yesterday the Nuclear Information Service published their report “Trouble Ahead Risks And Rising Costs In The UK Nuclear Weapons Programme”. […] from Save the Royal Navy https://www.savetheroyalnavy.org/trouble-ahead-for-the-uk-nuclear-programme/

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Closure of GE Rugby electric motor plant threatens supply of Royal Navy propulsion systems

In November 2018 GE announced it plans to close its Power Conversion plant in Rugby and move operations to France […] from Save the Royal Navy https://www.savetheroyalnavy.org/closure-of-ge-rugby-electric-motor-plant-threatens-supply-of-royal-navy-propulsion-systems/

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In focus: Royal Navy submarine special forces delivery systems

The Astute class submarines were designed from the outset to be fitted with a Dry Deck Shelter (DDS) which significantly […] from Save the Royal Navy https://www.savetheroyalnavy.org/in-focus-royal-navy-submarine-special-forces-delivery-systems/

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The Royal Navy and Maritime Autonomous Systems – better late than never

Despite pioneering an unmanned mine-hunting system used in the Gulf War as far back as 2003, the RN has since […] from Save the Royal Navy https://www.savetheroyalnavy.org/the-royal-navy-and-maritime-autonomous-systems-better-late-than-never/

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Maiden flight for Crowsnest – the Royal Navy’s eye in the sky

The regeneration of RN carrier strike capability took another small step forward on 28th March when a Merlin HM2 fitted […] from Save the Royal Navy https://www.savetheroyalnavy.org/maiden-flight-for-crowsnest-the-royal-navys-eye-in-the-sky/

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HMS Queen Elizabeth returns to her birth place for planned dry-docking

Here we report on the current progress of HMS Queen Elizabeth as she arrived in Rosyth for maintenance. Since returning […] from Save the Royal Navy https://www.savetheroyalnavy.org/hms-queen-elizabeth-returns-to-her-birth-place-for-planned-dry-docking/

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Up close: a Royal Navy night amphibious exercise with NATO partners

This photo essay we witness an amphibious night raid conducted during the early phases of exercise Joint Warrior. The Royal […] from Save the Royal Navy https://www.savetheroyalnavy.org/up-close-a-royal-navy-night-amphibious-exercise-with-nato-partners/

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The Royal Navy and NATO continue to rehearse and evolve amphibious capability

The latest iteration of NATO multi-national exercise Joint Warrior is currently underway. We went aboard the RN Fleet Flagship, HMS […] from Save the Royal Navy https://www.savetheroyalnavy.org/the-royal-navy-and-nato-continue-to-rehearse-and-evolve-amphibious-capability/

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In focus – the MEKO A-200 Type 31e frigate candidate

The Atlas Elektronik UK bid for the Type 31e frigate programme is based on the MEKO A-200 frigate. Although perhaps […] from Save the Royal Navy https://www.savetheroyalnavy.org/in-focus-the-meko-a-200-type-31e-frigate-candidate/

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The Type 31e frigate candidates compared

This is a basic comparison of the three Type 31e frigate candidates using publicly available information. The consortiums are currently […] from Save the Royal Navy https://www.savetheroyalnavy.org/the-type-31e-frigate-candidates-compared/

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Has the Royal Navy solved its manpower problems?

In bullish mood last week, the First Sea Lord told the Portsmouth News “we are through with relegating frigates and […] from Save the Royal Navy https://www.savetheroyalnavy.org/has-the-royal-navy-solved-its-manpower-problems/

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The Royal Navy’s oldest frigate completes a memorable global deployment

Type 23 frigate, HMS Argyll returned home to a warm welcome today after 9 months in the Gulf and Far […] from Save the Royal Navy https://www.savetheroyalnavy.org/the-royal-navys-oldest-frigate-completes-a-memorable-global-deployment/

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HMS Argyll rescues all 27 crew from blazing ship in Bay of Biscay

HMS Argyll left Gibraltar on the afternoon of Sunday 10th March on the final leg of a nine-month deployment to […] from Save the Royal Navy https://www.savetheroyalnavy.org/hms-argyll-rescues-all-27-crew-from-blazing-ship-in-bay-of-biscay/

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The Type 26 frigate mission bay. Part 2 – configuration and contents

In the previous article we considered the design and development of the Type 26 frigate mission bay. Here we take […] from Save the Royal Navy https://www.savetheroyalnavy.org/the-type-26-frigate-mission-bay-part-2-configuration-and-contents/

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First Tide-class RFA tanker begins refit at Cammell Laird

RFA Tidespring arrived on the Mersey on 8th February to begin her first refit. She is the first vessel in the […] from Save the Royal Navy https://www.savetheroyalnavy.org/first-tide-class-rfa-tanker-begins-refit-at-cammell-laird/

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MPs debate Carrier Strike strategy amidst rumours HMS Prince of Wales could be mothballed

On 28 February, Robert Courts MP led a Parliamentary debate held in Westminster Hall to “consider carrier strike strategy and its […] from Save the Royal Navy https://www.savetheroyalnavy.org/mps-debate-carrier-strike-strategy-amidst-rumours-hms-prince-of-wales-could-be-mothballed/

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The Type 26 frigate mission bay. Part 1 – design and development

The Type 26 frigates being built for the RN have been designed from the outset with a mission bay. In the […] from Save the Royal Navy https://www.savetheroyalnavy.org/the-type-26-frigate-mission-bay-part-1-design-and-development/