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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.
17. HMS Mersey
HMS Mersey has recently arrived in Gibraltar. She has recently undertaken several weeks of training, sharpening the skills of the ship's company. | MoD Crown Copyright
18. HMS Forth
The River-class offshore patrol vessel is currently alongside the UK. | Royal Navy
19. HMS Ledbury
HMS Ledbury is currently in Portsmouth and has primarily been used in training drills to support Ukrainian allies. Minehunters are being trained ahead of a potential return to the Black Sea. | MoD Crown Copyright
20. HMS Brocklesby
After a lengthy spell on the side-lines, HMS Brocklesby has been back at sea attending the Dartmouth Regatta and other operations around the UK. She will be tasked with boosting homeland security. | Leon Neal/Getty Images