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Royal Navy’s newest submarine officially named in Barrow
The sixth Astute-class submarine of the Royal Navy has been officially named, marking a significant milestone on its journey towards frontline operations. The vessel, named HMS Agamemnon, will serve as both a sword and a protector, capable of launching Tomahawk cruise missiles on land and defending against threats on and beneath the waves with Spearfish torpedoes. After nearly 11 years of construction at BAE Systems’ yard in Barrow-in-Furness, the 7,000-tonne Fleet submarine was unveiled to VIPs, affiliates, friends, family, and
JASON FOX IS A ‘WINNER’ WITH STAFF AT HMNB CLYDE
MORE than 750 Military and civilian staff flocked to listen to Jason Fox on Wednesday, April 17, when he delivered the second in a series Human Performance Lectures in the HMS Neptune Supermess. Television personality Jason, who is best known for his role on the popular Channel 4 television series SAS: Who Dares Wins, is a former Royal Marine Commando. Jason or ‘Foxy’ as he is often referred to, was a former Royal Marine, joining in 1992 when he was
EASTER FUN FOR CHILDREN OF NAVAL BASE WORKERS
LOCAL CHILDREN participated in a vast range of sporting activities recently when Kings Foundation came to Lomond School Sports Hall & Facilities. The popular Summer activity camp, held in conjunction with the Royal Navy and Royal Marines Charity (RNRMC), ran for 1 packed week from Monday 1st to Friday 5th April 2024 open to Service children, children of Naval Base workers and members of the Helensburgh and Lomond community. Some 47 kids passed through the camp over the week, enjoying a range of activities
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 The Submarine Family to access ‘50% OFF’ The Journey’s fitness services in Helensburgh and Dunoon. Surpass your most unimaginable fitness goals with a Journey Coach
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
