XV Patrick Blackett X01

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XV Patrick Blacket has been in alongside in Portsmouth since commissioning in July to allow transfer of a commercially certificated platform onto the Defence Shipping Register. The work is complex but she should be ready to go to sea by the end of the year.

From <https://twitter.com/NavyLookout/status/ ... 42/photo/1>


The RN has ordered further PODS (Modular capabilities carried in shipping containers) at least two of which will initially be tested on the cargo deck of XV Patrick Blackett.

From <https://twitter.com/NavyLookout/status/ ... 2830473216>

Reminder - Article at - https://www.navylookout.com/royal-navy- ... al-vessel/

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The RN's experimental trials vessel XV Patrick Blackett sails from Portsmouth this morning for the first time since her formal naming ceremony in July 2022.
See - https://twitter.com/NavyLookout/status/ ... 6648202240
Reminder - https://www.navylookout.com/royal-navy- ... al-vessel/

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Royal Navy to host tech event on experimental ship

Royal Navy is to host an event for collaboration with universities and industry on cutting-edge technologies onboard the XV Patrick Blackett.
The Royal Navy is set to host an engagement event aimed at fostering collaboration with universities and industry partners to explore new technologies that can provide a competitive advantage over adversaries.
See - https://ukdefencejournal.org.uk/royal-n ... ntal-ship/

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First Navy POD being loaded onto XV Patrick Blackett in Portsmouth today.

PODs are containerised capabilities to be trialled on the experimental vessel.
XV Patrick Blackett to visit London next week.
Photo at - https://twitter.com/NavyLookout/status/ ... 2997371904

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Special visitor to the Thames the XV PATRICK BLACKETT, an experimental research vessel supporting UK maritime defence research.
Heading to HMS President RNR in London supporting SeaPower Week.
Photos at - https://twitter.com/AJBC_1/status/1656645409018634242

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Imperial College working with RN on groundbreaking quantum navigation system which could replace GPS and avoid reliance on satellites.

Being trialled at sea by RN NavyX on the 1st PODS container embarked on XV Patrick Blackett.
See - https://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2023/0 ... mpossible/
Photos at - https://twitter.com/NavyLookout/status/ ... 66/photo/1

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Royal Navy experiments ship Patrick Blackett gets into its stride

Having already embarked two experimental capabilities and achieved certification, the UK RN's research ship XV Patrick Blackett is expanding the horizon for the navy's efforts to test and trial new technologies.
Continues at - https://www.shephardmedia.com/news/nava ... ts-stride/

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A prototype quantum sensor for future navigation – developed by Imperial College London – has been tested onboard the UK RN's research ship XV Patrick Blackett.

The quantum sensor has the potential to offer highly accurate location data in GPS and GNSS-free environments.
See - https://www.shephardmedia.com/news/nava ... arch-ship/

P.S. The prototype quantum sensor has been built by researchers from Imperial Physics, and has a potential application in GPS-free navigation.
GPS navigation isn't always accessible, and issues such as obstacles, jamming or imitation can prevent accurate navigation.

Some more photos here - https://www.facebook.com/photo?fbid=654 ... 2440041497

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A prototype quantum sensor for future navigation – developed by Imperial College London – has been tested onboard the UK RN's research ship XV Patrick Blackett.

The quantum sensor has the potential to offer highly accurate location data in GPS and GNSS-free environments.
See - https://www.shephardmedia.com/news/nava ... arch-ship/

P.S. The prototype quantum sensor has been built by researchers from Imperial Physics, and has a potential application in GPS-free navigation.
GPS navigation isn't always accessible, and issues such as obstacles, jamming or imitation can prevent accurate navigation.

Some more photos here - https://www.facebook.com/photo?fbid=654 ... 2440041497

Also see - https://www.oldsaltblog.com/2023/05/roy ... more-60503

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XV Patrick Blackett seen alongside at Victoria Quay, Gosport this weekend.

With newly added Hensoldt Sharpeye navigation radars mounted on the container.
See - https://twitter.com/NavyLookout/status/ ... 6498199553

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See - https://twitter.com/hensoldt