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These are the current warships and submarines of the Royal Navy
The next generation.
What will the future be?
Great people and superior technology
Member organisations are drawn from across the UK Naval sector
What are Working Groups doing?
Major events for the Naval sector
Membership is open to organisations with interests in Naval Engineering, Science & Technology
Terms of Reference
See how many choices you have.
What can you expect?
Find a suitable position near you
Life histories
The latest from UKNEST
UKNEST Publications
Read about Scholars experiences
Apply on-line
Summer and Year-in-Industry placements
UKNEST Scholarship
These are the current warships and submarines of the Royal Navy
The next generation.
What will the future be?
No. In Class: 7
Dates built: 2002 – 2018
Builders: VT Shipbuilding Southampton, BAE Systems Glasgow/Portsmouth
Bases: HMNB Portsmouth
Important systems (weapons/sensors etc): 2x Ruston Diesel Engines, 1x 30mm DS30 Gun, 1x Oerlikon 20mm cannon, 2x minigun, 2-5 GPMG
Additional Info: The River Class patrol ships can be used for anything from fire-fighting to disaster relief operations. They also serve to protect UK fisheries
