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Monday, June 24, 2013

HMS Iron Duke leaves Portsmouth on return to service

HMS Iron DukeA Royal Navy frigate has returned to active service following a 16-month upgrade.

HMS Iron Duke left Portsmouth earlier to begin an intensive few months of sea trials.

The Type 23 frigate is now fitted with a 3D radar called Artisan which experts claim is five times better than the version it has replaced.

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