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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

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

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 naval base     One of the UK’s ballistic missile submarines – HMS VICTORIOUS – will be modernised under a new £560 million contract following an agreement

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 post until autumn 2025. Defence Secretary Grant Shapps said: Admiral Sir Tony Radakin has the expertise and leadership we need in an increasingly dangerous world.

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 a Marine Engineer, spending much of his time at HMNB Clyde.Jim had an impressive career, attaining the rank of Captain in just over 18 years

Some of our team headed to Helensburgh today along with The Submarine Family to visit the Warhead Project – An art exhibition displaying Veteran’s artwork and highlighting how art therapies are particularly effective for military personnel who have experienced trauma, as they allow individuals to work through their experiences in a non-verbal way.The exhibition is in partnership with HELP – Jim’s Story a fund established under the Royal Navy and Royal Marines Charity following the tragic death of Capt Jim