Tag: Royal Navy

Sunday, February 6th 2011 - 21:29 UTC
Brazil and UK ready to sign huge defence contract, say media reports

Brazil with a defence market described as “one of the fastest growing in the world” will be signing a defence agreement with the UK which should open the way for a deal worth “billions of dollars”, according to reports in the Brazilian and UK media.
Wednesday, January 26th 2011 - 20:43 UTC
Brazil Re-evaluates Purchase of Warships and Aircraft

Brazilian President Dilma Rousseff is re-evaluating a six billion dollar plan to purchase eleven warships, as part of her plan to slash government spending, the Folha de Sao Pablo reported.
Thursday, December 16th 2010 - 00:55 UTC
Spectacular flypast marks retirement of iconic Falklands’ war veteran Harriers

Britain paid tribute Wednesday to a joint force of Royal Navy and RAF Harrier aircraft with a spectacular flypast to mark their retirement after 41 years of service. A formation of 16 Harriers that became famous during the Falklands’ conflict, took off from RAF Cottesmore into the skies of Lincolnshire.
Thursday, November 25th 2010 - 20:04 UTC
HMS Scott leaves Plymouth for the 2010/2011 Antarctic season

The Royal Navy deep water survey ship HMS Scott deployed to the Antarctic early morning Thursday from Plymouth, which coincides with the 100th anniversary of Captain Scott's final expedition to the area.
Wednesday, November 24th 2010 - 19:57 UTC
Final journey for a HMS Ark Royal formation of Harrier jump jets

A formation of Harrier jump jets has made their final journey from HMS Ark Royal - the last such flight from a UK aircraft carrier for about 10 years. The four GR9 jets marked the end of an era when they roared off the deck near North Shields, North Tyneside. Both the Ark Royal and the Harriers are being scrapped under cost-saving plans.
Wednesday, November 10th 2010 - 14:42 UTC
Upgraded HMS Edinburgh joins the fleet after £ 17.5 million refit

A ceremony marking HMS Edinburgh’s return to the fleet after a £17.5m upgrade took place at Portsmouth Naval Base last week. The Portsmouth-based Type 42 destroyer - which was out of action for 18 months for the refit - was “re-Christened” in a colorful re-dedication ceremony in front of hundreds of guests.
Wednesday, November 10th 2010 - 14:29 UTC
RN flagship HMS Ark Royal sets sail for a farewell tour

The Royal Navy flagship HMS Ark Royal, which was axed as part of the defence review, set sail yesterday for a farewell tour. The aircraft carrier is to be retired three years early as part of cost-cutting measures announced by the British Government last month.
Wednesday, November 10th 2010 - 14:16 UTC
Falklands government “satisfied and grateful” for UK level of defence

The Falkland Islands government said Wednesday in an official statement that it is “satisfied and grateful for the levels of defence on the Islands”.
The statement follows claims to the contrary from retired Royal Navy chiefs who argue the latest defence cuts make the Falkland Islands vulnerable to attack from Argentina.
Wednesday, November 10th 2010 - 04:47 UTC
“Newly valuable” Falklands open to attack by axing Ark Royal and the Harriers

A group of former Royal Navy admirals have called for the decision to scrap the aircraft carrier Ark Royal and the fleet of Harrier jets to be reversed. The cuts were announced as part of the government's Strategic Defence Review.
Sunday, October 17th 2010 - 15:04 UTC
Argentina warned: “Falklands’ defences remain strong

As the United Kingdom reviews the strength of its armed forces amid severe Government economic cuts, the Secretary of State for Defence, Doctor Liam Fox, has declared that the defence of the Falkland Islands remains strong.