HMS Jutland (D62), a Battle-class destroyer. The vessel was launched in 1946 and named after the Battle of Jutland, a significant naval engagement from World War I. It was later repurposed as a trial ship for testing new radar systems and underwent modifications in the late 1950s. In 1961 Jutland was placed in reserve. She was subsequently placed on the disposal list and broken up at Faslane in 1965.
USS Ticonderoga, at right, alongside the USS Spruance, the lead ships in their respective classes, both of which are based on the same core hull design.
USS Chief (MCM-14), an Avenger-class mine countermeasures ship coming into Niigata, Japan – July 25, 2026.
10 years ago, HMS Ambush suffered minor damage in a collision with a merchant ship while conducting Perisher training off Gibraltar.HMS Ambush was subsequently repaired and returned to service, but she has not been to sea in almost 4 years.
Welcome home HMS Prince of Wales after ops in the Far North and the North Atlantic for the past 3 months.
The Ukrainian mine-hunting squadron Chernihiv, Cherkasy, Mariupol and Melitopol (subsequently joined by Henichesk) were alongside in Portland. The Sandown-class SRMH carry the Type 2093 variable-depth sonar for minehunting in deeper waters. The Alkmaar-class have a hull-mounted sonar and a more general-purpose capability, similar to the RN’s Hunt-class vessels.
HMS Stirling Castle and HMS Hurworth are participating in the US-Ukraine-led multinational exercise Sea Breeze 2026-2 currently underway off the UK South Coast.
HMS Defender, her refit still ongoing, will be the first Type 45 destroyer to benefit from 3 major upgrades – the addition of Sea Ceptor missiles, Sea Viper Evolution (Cap 1) and New engines (PIP).
Arkies Naval News and Photos