End of an era
The Submarine Delivery Agency (SDA) and Babcock have achieved a significant milestone in their ongoing submarine decommissioning efforts. The SDA recently shared on their official Twitter account: “Swiftsure was dry-docked in Rosyth to begin preparations for final dismantling. Swiftsure is being used as a demonstrator and will be the first UK nuclear-powered submarine to be […]
British-led design chosen for AUKUS submarine project
The first generation of AUKUS nuclear submarines will be built in the UK and Australia, based on the UK’s world-leading submarine design. The first generation of AUKUS nuclear submarines will be built in the UK and Australia, based on the UK’s world-leading submarine design, the Prime Minister has announced today alongside the leaders of Australia […]
Dreadnought Alliance programme
The Dreadnought programme is of the utmost importance to the security of our nation.It is equally important to our the current and future serving members of our family as they will carry on the long traditions of professional excellence under the worlds oceans and seas. The Dreadnought Alliance has been commissioned ot deliver the Dreadnought […]
Fun for all at HMNB Clyde family’s day
The latest of the Royal Navy’s advanced nuclear-powered attack submarines, HMS Anson, has left the shipyard at Barrow-in-Furness where she was built ahead of sea trials. The fifth Astute-class attack submarine sailed from BAE Systems’ shipyard bound for her new home, His Majesty’s Naval Base Clyde in Scotland, where she will undergo trials before taking […]
Updated Armed Forces Pension Scheme calculator
The AFPS claculator has been updated to allow people to see the difference between 15 and 75 pensions. The new calculator can be found here Armed Forces Pension Calculator (AFPC) (mod-pc.co.uk)
SMQ Summer BBQ
Wednesday 26th of August seen both students and instructors from SMQ get together for a whole team summer BBQ and sports afternoon at Helensburgh Rugby Club. The event, sponsored by The Submarine Family, saw over 100 trainee submariners and staff enjoy a break in studies to enjoy a team building afternoon much the same as a submarines […]
Naval Families Transition too
Naval Families Federation Launch the third Edition of Families transition too! A Transition Guide – for the families of Royal Navy and Royal Marines Service Leavers. We hope that this updated version helps you and your family to prepare and plan for your transition out of the Royal Navy or Royal Marines. Download the PDR from the bottom on […]
Gosport SA Summer Ball
“Forty nine members, wives, partners and friends of the Gosport Branch enjoyed their Summer Ball at the Fareham Masonic hall last Saturday evening. The food was delicious, the table settings were stylish, the service was friendly and attentive and the DJ kept everyone entertained. An impromptu cabaret was provided by four sprightly members dancing to “In […]
HMS Sceptre Reunion 23
Old shipmates of HMS Sceptre reunited to spin gash ones and remember the good times they had serving on her at their annual reunion The reunion took place in Crewe. The weekend tee’d off with a golf tournament at Malkins Bank golf course, with a singles and team event ( England vs the rest of […]
B and B on RN Submarine
Bear Grylls is already on TV’s survivalist A-list. But the British adventurer, 49, deserves more credit for his impressive mission send-offs for Hollywood stars. At the end of Sunday’s “Running Wild with Bear Grylls: The Challenge” (NatGeo 9 p.m. ET/PT) Grylls surprises Benedict Cumberbatch with a mission extraction aboard a British Royal Navy nuclear submarine that surfaced off […]
