The Commando Helicopter Force has completed a demanding two-week training evolution in North Yorkshire, flying in contested environments, evading simulated air defences, and conducting complex joint air assaults as part of Exercise Hades Warrior. Based at RAF Leeming, the exercise began on 7th July and brought together Royal Navy, Army and RAF aviators working to| Navy Lookout - Independent Royal Navy news and analysis
Work is gathering pace across four UK sites as infrastructure upgrades, workforce expansion, and preparations for Fleet Solid Support (FSS) ship construction move forward under the leadership of Navantia UK. Following the takeover by Navantia UK, after Harland & Wolff collapsed in October 2024, the group now owns the four yards: Harland & Wolff Belfast […] The post Harland and Wolff prepares to build the Fleet Solid Support ships first appeared on Navy Lookout.| Navy Lookout
RFA Argus arrived in Portsmouth on 8th June, but is now unable to sail to Falmouth for repair as her safety certification has been withdrawn. This means the Royal Navy / RFA currently does not have a single active amphibious vessel. The Maritime and Coastguard Agency (MCA) and Lloyds Register (LR) inspect vessels to ensure| Navy Lookout - Independent Royal Navy news and analysis
