Defence Royal Navy: HMS Dauntless upgraded and recertified ahead of HMS Prince of Wales task and leaving Portsmouth By Freddie Webb Defence Reporter Comment Published 21st Oct 2024, 11:19 BST Watch more of our videos on ShotsTV.com and on Freeview 262 or Freely 565 Visit Shots! now A Portsmouth-based warship has been recertified into the fleet and is now operating alongside an aircraft carrier. HMS Dauntless has been operating in UK waters once again after completing a recertification programme at HMNB Portsmouth.

She left her home port on October 14, with loved-ones of the ship’s company gathering at The Round Tower to watch her depart . Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad The Ministry of Defence’s Defence Equipment & Support (DE&S) arm brought the destroyer up to speed. Their Type 45 project team - alongside experts from BAE Systems and personnel from the ship’s company - installed upgrades on HMS Dauntless to make her fit for exercises and deployments again.

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This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Notice and Terms of Service apply. HMS Dauntless leaving Portsmouth ahead of Exercise Strike Warrior,.