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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.
25. XV Patrick Blackett
The Royal Navy's experimental ship, XV Patrick Blackett, is currently in Portsmouth and is back out on trials after a period of maintenance. She is used to test the latest capabilities, whether it's autonomous drones or new weaponry. | Oliver Leach/PA
26. HMS Forth
HMS Forth is currently in Teesside after undergoing lighting upgrades at the UK Docks facility. | UK Docks
27. Royal Navy P2000s
The Royal Navy's P2000 Archer-class vessels, based in Portsmouth, have been primarily been conducting operations around the British coast. Recently, they have been involved in trials alongside Rattler-class drone boats. | Royal Navy