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Pelican wrote: Thu Apr 28, 2022 12:21 pm French and American nuclear submarines visiting Scotland

Nuclear submarines from three countries are currently berthed in HMNB Clyde at Faslane near Glasgow in Scotland.
The American submarine is of the Virginia class and the French submarine is of the Rubis class.
Continues, including photos, at - https://ukdefencejournal.org.uk/french- ... bUCLYRLLN0

See also - https://ukdefencejournal.org.uk/nato-nu ... 2vQ_uRAUy0
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What a gratifying end to a very long mystery finally solved and laid to rest by determination and co operation .

In the brief years I visited Malta early 2006 -9 it was still a topic of conversation , so pleased for all concerned :) ....still a great country to visit and Brits well liked and respected for all they tried to do for the Island ..........
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NSRS - NATO SUBMARINE RESCUE SYSTEM


Norwegian Cosatguard vessel CGV Harstad alongside in Leith today.
Conducting load testing with water bags on the A frame prior to embarking the NATO Submarine Rescue System (NSRS).

The NSRS is normally based at Faslane - jointly owned by the UK, France and Norway Ready to be deployed anywhere by air and then onto designated vessels on receipt of a 'SUBSUNK’ alert.
The Submarine Rescue Vehicle (SRV) shown here during a previous embarkation on CGV Harstad.


See - https://twitter.com/NavyLookout/status/ ... 0333179904
And - https://twitter.com/NavyLookout/status/ ... 56/photo/1
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Diving & Threat Exploitation Group - Fleet Diving Sqn

Clyde based Charlie Sqn are in Tromso, Norway, providing diving support to Ambush. Tasks included defect rectification and routine inspection. As you can see, weather wasn’t ideal! Charlie Sqn are permanently held at readiness to support deployed RN subs.

Photos at - https://twitter.com/FleetDivingSqn/stat ... 8733645825
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WWII submarine's Jolly Roger flag sells for £13,000 at auction

See - https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-dorset-61433777

Also recommended reading:
Unbroken: The Story of a Submarine.
https://www.amazon.co.uk/Unbroken-Story ... s_li_ss_tl
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HMS Talent retired. Royal Navy down to just 5 attack submarines


Reliable sources say that HMS Talent is being prepared for disposal with a formal decommissioning ceremony planned for sometime in May. This leaves the RN down to just 5 SSNs in service for at least the next year or more.

MoD officials have refused to confirm the status of HMS Talent. A few years ago the Ministry instituted a policy that says it “does not comment on out-of-service and in-service dates for submarines”. Effectively the taxpayer is not permitted to know the nominal strength of the navy, a measure that has more to do with concealing uncomfortable reality than any OPSEC considerations.

The Defence Command Paper published in March 2021 optimistically claimed “The Trafalgar class has been extended to ensure a seamless transition to the Astute class.” Naval Sources told IHS Janes that HMS Talent would be extended in service for a year beyond her original 2021 OSD. She arrived in Devonport during February 2021 and has not been to sea since. Her ‘extra year in service’ did not result in any time on operations, presumably because the cost of repairs needed to keep the 32-year old boat going was not deemed value for money.

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Talent and Trenchant decommission as new submarine fleet sails forward


The baton of Royal Navy hunter-killer operations today passed firmly to the cutting-edge Astute class of submarines.

After 32 years each in service, HMS Trenchant and Talent – two of the three final Trafalgar-class boats in the Submarine Flotilla – decommissioned at Devonport Naval Base.

HRH The Princess Royal was guest of honour at the joint ceremony which was attended by scores of former crew alongside the final companies of both boats.

See - https://www.royalnavy.mod.uk/news-and-l ... REpDxA5cAU
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HMS Talent retired. Royal Navy down to just 5 attack submarines


Reliable sources say that HMS Talent is being prepared for disposal with a formal decommissioning ceremony planned for sometime in May. This leaves the RN down to just 5 SSNs in service for at least the next year or more.

MoD officials have refused to confirm the status of HMS Talent. A few years ago the Ministry instituted a policy that says it “does not comment on out-of-service and in-service dates for submarines”. Effectively the taxpayer is not permitted to know the nominal strength of the navy, a measure that has more to do with concealing uncomfortable reality than any OPSEC considerations.

The Defence Command Paper published in March 2021 optimistically claimed “The Trafalgar class has been extended to ensure a seamless transition to the Astute class.” Naval Sources told IHS Janes that HMS Talent would be extended in service for a year beyond her original 2021 OSD. She arrived in Devonport during February 2021 and has not been to sea since. Her ‘extra year in service’ did not result in any time on operations, presumably because the cost of repairs needed to keep the 32-year old boat going was not deemed value for money.

Continues at - https://www.navylookout.com/hms-talent- ... ubmarines/


Talent and Trenchant decommission as new submarine fleet sails forward


The baton of Royal Navy hunter-killer operations today passed firmly to the cutting-edge Astute class of submarines.

After 32 years each in service, HMS Trenchant and Talent – two of the three final Trafalgar-class boats in the Submarine Flotilla – decommissioned at Devonport Naval Base.

HRH The Princess Royal was guest of honour at the joint ceremony which was attended by scores of former crew alongside the final companies of both boats.

See - https://www.royalnavy.mod.uk/news-and-l ... REpDxA5cAU
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Second poll this month claims most Scots support Trident


Research by YouGov for The Times found that 45 per cent of people in Scotland are in favour of keeping the nuclear-armed submarines in the event of a ‘yes’ vote, with 34 per cent opposed and 21 per cent undecided.
YouGov interviewed 1,115 adults aged 16 and over in Scotland between May 18 and 23.

What was asked?
If Scotland became an independent country, would you support or oppose Trident nuclear submarines continuing to be based in Scotland?

Support – 45%
Oppose – 34%
Don’t know – 21%

Continues at - https://ukdefencejournal.org.uk/second- ... zTEZDNAbPU
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