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HMS Dauntless
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HMS Dauntless
@HMSDauntless
This is the official account of HMS Dauntless, The Royal Navy's Air Defender of Choice.๐๐ Nil Desperandum 'Never Despair'
- Konnichiwa! HMS Dauntless has been warmly welcomed to Yokosuka, Japan by our host ship JS Takanami. @RoyalNavy @COMUKCSG #CSG25 @ModJapan_jp @ModJapan_en
- It was a privilege to have @BorisJohnson and @BWallaceMP visit us today and highlight the importance of shipbuilding in the UK๐ฌ๐ง. It also looks like we have a new helmsman for our return to Sea.๐๐ #NationalShipbuildingStrategy #TheAirDefenderOfChoice
- Finishing touches! Before returning to operations as #TheAirDefenderOfChoice, we are spending a short period out of the water while we regenerate our weapons, sensors and aviation capabilities.
00:00- Command Approved! The ship conducted her first 4.5" gun live firing in 7 years today. The initial test firing involved operating the gun at a range of bearings and elevations. ๐ฅ๐ฅ #TheAirDefenderOfChoice Thank you @HMSPortland for supporting.
00:00 - This week we welcomed our new Captain! ๐ Commander Peter Barfoot RN assumed command from the Senior Naval Officer, Lieutenant Commander Steve Lovatt RN.
- Yesterday, we arrived in @CammellLaird as the first T45 to go through the Power Improvement Project (PIP) where our 2 Diesel Generators will be removed & replaced with 3 more powerful ones ๐ช Over the next weeks we'll share more info about PIP & what it means for us & @RoyalNavy
- Merry Christmas from all of us in HMS DAUNTLESS! While most of the Ships Company are enjoying a well-earned break at home, our Duty Watch remain on board keeping the Ship safe. A small part of the many RN personnel working on Christmas at home and overseas. โ๏ธ๐๐ #RoyalNavy
- Congratulations to our Executive Warrant Officer (EWO), WO1 David โStevieโ Claridge who has been recognised in the Kings Birthday Honours List receiving a MSM. @COMUKCSG @RoyalNavy #csg25 #strongertogether @NATO royalnavy.mod.uk/news/2025/juneโฆ
- While conducting flying operations for #StrikeWarrior the team were able to record their fly past @RoyalNavy @RNJobsUK @COMUKCSG
00:00 - With @HMSDragon alongside. Secure will be piped shortly. Itโs time for the Dauntless crew to proceed on leave, wishing you all a Merry Xmas and Happy New Year. @RoyalNavy
