The Submarine Family welcome ‘The Journey’ as a new charity partner.
In April 2024, The Journey has joined The Submarine Family as one of its latest partners. The Journey helps people keep their fitness fun and varied in safe, clean and friendly gyms. From complete beginners to professional athletes and everyone in between, you will always feel welcome and supported. The partnership will allow members of […]
Work ongoing for UK Astute class submarine presence at HMAS Stirling, Australia.
As part of AUKUS, the United Kingdom and the United States are establishing a rotational presence of one UK Astute class submarine and up to four U.S. Virginia class submarines at HMAS Stirling, located near Perth in Western Australia, by 2027. About a year ago, Australia, the United Kingdom, and the United States announced the […]
TSF Supported Royal Navy Powerlifters coming in strong
A Great British coaching official, a personal best, and a Royal Navy Championship. Royal Navy Submariner CPO Paul Foran received an invitation to join the Great British Powerlifting team as a coaching official for the upcoming EPF Masters Championships this year. Paul has over a decade of powerlifting handling experience and over 40 years of […]
Armed Forces to receive new Wider Service Medal
A new medal to broaden the recognition of service personnel carrying out operational roles has been announced. The Wider Service Medal will be awarded to personnel delivering crucial operational impact, where the physical risk to life is lower than traditionally required for an operational medal. Royal Navy personnel deployed on the UK’s continuous at sea […]
UK firm appointed to build Australian AUKUS submarines
The partnership between British firm BAE Systems and ASC Pty Ltd could be worth billions of pounds, in a major boost to the UK’s defence industry British firm BAE Systems will partner with ASC Pty Ltd to build Australia’s nuclear-powered submarines, in a major moment for the AUKUS programme. Meeting in Australia, Defence Secretary Grant […]
Submariners Association AGM
The Submariners Association Held their AGM IN Belfast on the 23rd of March 2024. The AGM was part of a family weekend/reunion, that was supported by a £6000 grant from The Submarine Family Chairman Iain Mckenzie opened the meeting that was attended by delegates from branches all over the UK. During the meeting, President Cdre […]
Friends and family gather for HMS Vengeance homecoming
This weekend, the friends and family of HMS Vengeance personnel were rejoicing as they welcomed their loved ones back home from deployment. The homecoming celebration is an important event that not only allows families to reunite with their loved ones but also serves as a reminder of the sacrifices made by those in the Royal […]
£560 Million investment to modernise nuclear submarine supporting more than 1,000 jobs
One of the UK’s ballistic missile submarines – HMS VICTORIOUS – will be modernised under a new £560 million contract following an agreement with Babcock. £560 million contract awarded for HMS VICTORIOUS maintenance in Plymouth Defence Secretary announces boost to the local economy which will support 1,000 jobs Follows huge investment in Western Europe’s largest […]
Chief of the Defence Staff Admiral Sir Tony Radakin extended in post
Prime Minister Rishi Sunak and Defence Secretary Grant Shapps confirm that Chief of the Defence Staff Admiral Sir Tony Radakin will be extended in post until autumn 2025. Prime Minister Rishi Sunak and Defence Secretary Grant Shapps are pleased to confirm Chief of the Defence Staff Admiral Sir Tony Radakin will be extended in his […]
Unvieling of Help Jim’s Story Bench in HMNB Clyde.
MILITARY and civilian personnel recently gathered outside the HMS Neptune Supermess for the unveiling of a Reflection Bench in honour of a Royal Navy submariner.Captain James Simpson, known as Jim to family and friends, joined the Royal Navy in January 2000. Starting his career as a Warfare Officer, he then joined the Submarine Service as […]
