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Navy Lookout @navylookout.bsky.social · 1h

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The evolution of towed array sonar and its growing role in anti-submarine warfare

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Navy Lookout @navylookout.bsky.social · 1d

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HMS Lancaster Gulf patrol - sniper shot from Wildcat halts drug boat
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Navy Lookout @navylookout.bsky.social · 3d

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Ireland drops Multi-Role Vessel plan in favour of a combat ship – Type 31 frigate an option?

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Navy Lookout @navylookout.bsky.social · 5d

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Royal Navy Carrier Strike Group leaves the Pacific and begins exercise with the Indian Navy

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Navy Lookout @navylookout.bsky.social · 6d

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HMS Scott’s life extension refit nears completion in Falmouth

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Navy Lookout @navylookout.bsky.social · 6d

Commander UK Carrier Strike Group, Cdre James Blackmore, hosted aboard Indian aircraft carrier 🇮🇳INS Vikrant by RAdm Vivek Dahiya at the start of exercise Konkan 2025 in the Western Indian Ocean.

#CSG25

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Navy Lookout @navylookout.bsky.social · 8d

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Royal Navy aims for jet-powered carrier-launched drone at sea within two years

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Royal Navy aims for jet-powered carrier-launched drone at sea within two years - Navy Lookout

The RN has launched project VANQUISH, seeking proposals from industry for a Fixed-Wing, Short Take Off and Landing, Autonomous Collaborative Platform (ACP). This is the first step towards meeting the…

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Navy Lookout @navylookout.bsky.social · 10d

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AUKUS submarine plan survives US government review

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Navy Lookout @navylookout.bsky.social · 10d

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24 years after the Future Air to Surface Guided Weapon (Heavy) was conceived, Initial Operating Capability has been declared for Royal Navy Sea Venom anti-ship missile #CSG25

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Navy Lookout @navylookout.bsky.social · 12d

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BAE Systems’ large uncrewed warship proposal

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Navy Lookout @navylookout.bsky.social · 15d

BREAKING:

HMS Somerset test-fires Naval Strike Missile

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Navy Lookout @navylookout.bsky.social · 16d

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Royal Navy evaluates first USV to deploy a thin-line towed array sonar

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Navy Lookout @navylookout.bsky.social · 17d

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Royal Navy considering deploying OPV to Middle East with Peregrine RWUAS flight

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Navy Lookout @navylookout.bsky.social · 17d

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The Royal Navy’s Russian watcher – HMS Iron Duke deployed again

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The Royal Navy’s Russian watcher – HMS Iron Duke deployed again - Navy Lookout

HMS Iron Duke has once again been involved in monitoring the passage of Russian vessels in the North Sea and English Channel. Iron Duke was dispatched from Plymouth alongside a Wildcat helicopter…

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Navy Lookout @navylookout.bsky.social · 20d

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His Majesty the King marks significant landmarks in Royal Navy submarine construction

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His Majesty the King marks significant landmarks in Royal Navy submarine construction - Navy Lookout

Today, King Charles read the commissioning warrant for the 6th Astute-class SSN, HMS Agamemnon, at a ceremony in Barrow. On the same day, the first steel was also cut for the final Dreadnought-class…

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Navy Lookout @navylookout.bsky.social · 21d

Latest technical briefing article:

BAE Systems’ concepts for Royal Navy’s Future Air Dominance System

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BAE Systems’ concepts for Royal Navy’s Future Air Dominance System - Navy Lookout

Following the outline FADS requirement issued by the RN earlier this year, BAE Systems has begun development of its Air Warfare Command Ship solutions and other supporting elements. At DSEI 2025, the…

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Navy Lookout @navylookout.bsky.social · 24d

Latest news commentary:

Deepening industrial collaboration on next-generation Royal Navy submarine sonar systems

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Navy Lookout @navylookout.bsky.social · 26d

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Royal Navy plans to revive sail training for junior officers and ratings

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Navy Lookout @navylookout.bsky.social · 27d

New article:

Herne XLUUV progressing towards operational readiness

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Navy Lookout @navylookout.bsky.social · 28d

New article:

In focus: HMS Mersey – Royal Navy patrol ship at high readiness

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Navy Lookout @navylookout.bsky.social · 29d

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Royal Navy frigate HMS Richmond conducts transit of the Taiwan Strait

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Navy Lookout @navylookout.bsky.social · Sep 12

Latest insight article:

Harland and Wolff prepares to build the Fleet Solid Support ships

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Navy Lookout @navylookout.bsky.social · Sep 10

Yesterday, the UK Carrier Strike Group joined up with 🇯🇵Japanese carrier JS Kaga, JS Akebono and 🇺🇸USS Higgins. 🇨🇦HMCS Ville de Quebec and 🇦🇺HMAS Brisbane also briefly rejoined the group.

#CSG25

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Navy Lookout @navylookout.bsky.social · Sep 9

Latest news article:

First Sea Lord sets very ambitious targets for Royal Navy transformation

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Navy Lookout @navylookout.bsky.social · Sep 8

New guest article by @pinstripedline

Running on empty – how the Royal Navy nearly kept HMS Ark Royal into the 1980s

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