The best training. The most advanced equipment. Truly global reach. These are what make us one of the most respected armed forces in the world. Our Fighting Arms work together to protect our nation's interests at sea, on land and in the air.
The Surface Fleet gives the Royal Navy versatility, global presence and resilience. The warships of the fleet provide a credible fighting force across the full spectrum of military operations from maritime security to disaster relief, allowing the Royal Navy to protect our nation's interests.
The Surface Fleet has been strengthened with the addition of two new Queen Elizabeth-class aircraft carriers: the HMS Queen Elizabeth, which was accepted into the fleet in 2017, and the HMS Prince of Wales, which will enter active service in 2020.
These formidable warships are the largest ever constructed for the Royal Navy. Together, they will substantially increase our reach, acting both as a powerful symbol of Britain’s international influence and as a deterrent to those who would do us harm.
In operating submarines for over a century, the Royal Navy has always been at the forefront of underwater warfare and has built an enduring reputation for professionalism and courage. Submarines combine qualities of stealth, endurance and flexibility, characteristics which give them unparalleled freedom to operate worldwide in support of national and coalition operations.
Using their potent armament of torpedos and precision land-attack missiles, the Submarine Service's attack boats have an unrivalled capability to seek out and destroy surface vessels, other submarines and land targets.
Our Vanguard Class submarines provide the UK's independent strategic nuclear deterrent. Since 1968, the Royal Navy has upheld a patrol mission of Continuous At Sea Deterrence.
The Fleet Air Arm (FAA) operates all the Royal Navy's aircraft. A vital element for many of the wide and varied roles undertaken by the Royal Navy, FAA roles range from humanitarian operations, through to securing the seas, fighting terrorism and landing troops onto hostile shores.
The Fleet Air Arm uses technologically advanced aircraft and world-leading expertise to act as the spearhead of the entire Royal Navy.
In order to continue this proud tradition, the Fleet Air Arm has recently added a fearsome new weapon to its arsenal: the F35 Joint Strike Fighter. Capable of performing multiple roles, from ground attack to air superiority, this cutting-edge fixed-wing fighter jet is set to become an essential part of the Fleet Air Arm’s offensive strike capabilities by the end of the decade.
The Surface Fleet gives the Royal Navy versatility, global presence and resilience. The warships of the fleet provide a credible fighting force across the full spectrum of military operations from maritime security to disaster relief, allowing the Royal Navy to protect our nation's interests.
The Surface Fleet has been strengthened with the addition of two new Queen Elizabeth-class aircraft carriers: the HMS Queen Elizabeth, which was accepted into the fleet in 2017, and the HMS Prince of Wales, which will enter active service in 2020.
These formidable warships are the largest ever constructed for the Royal Navy. Together, they will substantially increase our reach, acting both as a powerful symbol of Britain’s international influence and as a deterrent to those who would do us harm.
The Royal Fleet Auxiliary (RFA) delivers worldwide logistic and operational support to Royal Navy military operations. They are the uniformed civilian branch of the Naval Service, staffed by UK merchant sailors.
Fully integrated into front-line warships, the RFA is an essential element of how the Royal Navy operates with freedom around the globe. The RFA supports a wide spectrum of operations from high-tempo up threat war-fighting to counter-piracy, disaster relief, counter-narcotics, law enforcement and evacuation operations.
