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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 Optimal Pathway to deliver conventionally armed, nuclear-powered submarines (SSNs) to Australia. This was the first major initiative of the new AUKUS alliance. The undertaking, called
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 mentoring and involvement in multiple military sports and is now a qualified coach and referee for British Powerlifting. Keeping the March momentum going for the
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 nuclear deterrent, soldiers deployed as part of the UK’s reassurance to the people of Estonia and RAF pilots and ground crew deployed to Estonia and Romania
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 Shapps, Australian Deputy Prime Minister Richard Marles, and US Ambassador to Australia, Caroline Kennedy, welcomed the partnership. The submarine builder deal follows months of negotiations
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 rtd Jim Perks spoke openly about the need for a transition into a new modernised SA to attract both serving and young members to the
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 Navy and their loved ones at home. In addition, the homecoming celebration can also improve morale among the personnel returning from deployment. Being away from
