RN Frigates: Type 23 Duke Class

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HMS Kent cold moved into the basin at the Frigate Support Centre in Devonport to begin engine upgrade and upkeep period today.

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HMS Kent brought into number 7 dry dock at the Devonport Frigate Support Centre.
She will undergo upkeep period and receive the Power Generation and Machinery Upgrade (PGMU).
Via @Babcockplc

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Royal Navy frigate HMS Iron Duke sailing into Portsmouth from Scotland

https://www.dailymotion.com/video/x91ypr6

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HMS Somerset alongside in Devonport today.
Now out of the Frigate Support Centre shed following work to rectify major defects that emerged following LIFEX refit.
Naval Strike Missile mounts can be seen in place but the missile canisters removed during the docking have not yet been replaced.
Photo: Ben Broome


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HMMS Portland outbound from Devonport today following 10 week maintenance period. Naval Strike Missile Mounts now fitted but missile canisters not embarked.
RFA Strlng Castle on the horizon beyond.
Via Rockhoppas

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HMMS Portland outbound from Devonport today following 10 week maintenance period. Naval Strike Missile Mounts now fitted but missile canisters not embarked.

Doesn't look as if her paintwork had any maintenance during those 10 weeks.

Jim

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HMS Somerset alongside in Devonport today.
Now out of the Frigate Support Centre shed following work to rectify major defects that emerged following LIFEX refit.
Naval Strike Missile mounts can be seen in place but the missile canisters removed during the docking have not yet been replaced.
Photo: Ben Broome


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HMMS Portland outbound from Devonport today following 10 week maintenance period. Naval Strike Missile Mounts now fitted but missile canisters not embarked.
RFA Strlng Castle on the horizon beyond.
Via Rockhoppas

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HMS Portland back into Devonport yesterday after short post-maintenance work up.
Close up of new NSM mounts.

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HMS Richmond escorted Chinese destroyer Jiazouo and auxiliary Honghu through the North Sea / English Channel on their way to and from Navy Day in St. Petersburg in late July.

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HMS Kent cold moved into the basin at the Frigate Support Centre in Devonport to begin engine upgrade and upkeep period today.

Also https://ukdefencejournal.org.uk/british ... -uk-coast/

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HMS Richmond escorted Chinese destroyer Jiazouo and auxiliary Honghu through the North Sea / English Channel on their way to and from Navy Day in St. Petersburg in late July.

Yesterday the RN site had 'problems' hence the following:
Royal Navy
Ever vigilant...
We are currently experiencing some issues with the linked article.
To get the full story please click the link below:
https://www.royalnavy.mod.uk/news/2024/ ... task-group

Also https://ukdefencejournal.org.uk/british ... -uk-coast/

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HMS LANCASTER has visited the Seychelles.
Her 42_commando detachment conducted jungle training with local forces and sailors helped with community projects.
Note the newly fitted aerial on the funnel sponson for use with the Peregrine RWUAS due to start operating from the ship soon.
https://www.royalnavy.mod.uk/news/2024/ ... ands-visit
Also https://www.navylookout.com/peregrine-r ... oyal-navy/