RN Destroyers: Type 45 Daring Class

[Pelican]

HMS Daring floated up ready to come out of dry dock in Portsmouth as 'PIPkeep' progresses - due back in service next year.

(PIP - Power Improvement Project, 2nd Type 45 to complete engine upgrade /and major refit/upkeep).

https://twitter.com/NavyLookout/status/ ... 7509326116

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Defender see - https://twitter.com/NavyLookout/status/ ... 6886988170

Duncan/Diamond see - https://twitter.com/NavyLookout/status/ ... 4414582061

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hms diamond arrives in Gibraltar this morning.

Believed to be on her way to relieve HMS Duncan in the eastern Mediterranean

Photos at - https://twitter.com/NavyLookout/status/ ... 7770066369

[Brian James]

Embarked 815 NAS Agusta Westland Wildcat HMA.2 pictured loaded with Martlet missiles, on Daring Class Type 45 Destroyer HMS Diamond, prior to deployment to Danish ranges for live firing during Exercise Neptune Strike November 11th 2023.

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Diamond, see - https://lewin-of-greenwich-naval-histor ... 063#p32063

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Caribbean deployment proves Type 45 Destroyer engine fix

HMS Dauntless, a Royal Navy Type 45 destroyer, has returned home after successfully completing a deployment in the Caribbean, underscoring the success of its recent engine upgrades.
The mission, covering 28,000 nautical miles, involved intercepting drug smugglers, leading to the seizure of over £200m worth of drugs, and providing support during the hurricane season to British Overseas Territories.

Continues at - https://ukdefencejournal.org.uk/caribbe ... ngine-fix/

[Pelican]

The modern R.N.
Navy Lookout
Jackstaff and tripod lost overboard at North Corner Jetty in Portsmouth harbour. We're looking at you HMS Dauntless
See: https://www.royalnavy.mod.uk/khm/portsm ... /2023/2367

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HMS Diamond

2h
FOST assured Train the Trainer
Operational Command Confidence Check
FOST assured Boarding Operations

DIAMOND and her Ship's Company ready in all respects for future tasking

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HMS Dauntless

Completes de-ammunitioning this morning. Heading for dry-dock and a Fleet Time Support Period.
The Power Improvement Project (engine upgrade) was proven a success on recent deployment but the ship needs other work done.
No Type 45 immediately available to relieve HMS Duncan.
See - https://twitter.com/NavyLookout/status/ ... 3994828926

[Pelican]

HMS Diamond recently fired a Sea Viper missile at an attack drone heading for merchant shipping.

Here's how that would have looked.
This footage was filmed when the Type 45 Destroyer tested her missile system off the Outer Hebrides for the first time.
See- https://www.facebook.com/watch?v=850688203466755