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Britain’s ships are deployed across the globe on various operations.
Many of them are based in Portsmouth, the home of the Royal Navy and epicentre for various missions and developments. Vessels as large as the Queen Elizabeth aircraft carriers - 932ft long and weighing 65,000 tonnes - are joined by some of the smallest in the force here.
Conventional warships are also being bolstered by autonomous vessels and drones, operated by skilled personnel equipped to handle the latest technology. The aim is to turn the fleet into a hybrid force, where un-crewed capabilities supplement conventional warships.
While some of Portsmouth’s ships are stuck at base for upgrades and maintenance, many of the vessels are out on deployments close to home and further afield. Here are all of the city’s capabilities, where they are and their current missions.
Be sure to click through all the pictures to make sure you don’t miss a key operation.
5. HMS Trent
HMS Trent is forward deployed in the Caribbean during hurricane season. She is tasked with supporting British Overseas Territories with disaster relief, and anti-drug patrols in the region. | MoD Crown Copyright
6. HMS Daring
Royal Navy destroyer HMS Daring has been out of action for more than 3,300 days while undergoing Power Improvement Project upgrades. She is expected to finally return to the fleet later this year. | MoD Crown Copyright
7. HMS Duncan
The Daring-class Type 45 destroyer is expected to start her Power Improvement Project engine upgrades soon, which means she will be out of action for an extended period of time. She recently returned to Portsmouth. | Sarah Standing (240726-4824)
8. HMS Dauntless
The Type 45 destroyer is currently part of the UK Carrier Strike Group on Operation Firecrest. | Marcin Jedrysiak