HMS Portland became the first Royal Navy warship to fire an operational naval strike missile during Exercise Atlantic Thunder — a live-firing exercise focused on interoperability between UK and US forces. 🎥Credit CISE for the video edit

⚓️ Old gen met next gen on the Clyde over the weekend! HMS Portland (Type 23) made a return to her birthplace on the river Clyde, berthing right alongside the future of the @RoyalNavy—the first two Type 26 frigates, HMS Glasgow and HMS Cardiff. #RoyalNavy @NavyLookout

An unforgettable day at sea! ⚓️🌊 Families of our amazing crew joined us on board for #HMSPortland Families Day to experience life on a Royal Navy frigate firsthand. Thank you to all our loved ones for your incredible, ongoing support! 💙🚢 #RoyalNavy @RoyalNavy

Refuelling a Royal Navy Frigate is a little different than filling up the family car. #RoyalNavy @RoyalNavy

Every day is a good day for a bit of naval gunnery. 4.5 engage!

Great week at sea off the South Coast. @RoyalNavy #Royalnavy

HMS Portland is proud to recognise the outstanding achievements of our Ship's Company today. Wider Service and General Service Medals were presented to members of the crew for their service during operations. Well done for your hard work and dedication! #RoyalNavy #HMSPortland

Our Weapon Engineering Department took a break to conduct a long standing Naval tradition this week. A bucket ball tournament! A test of strength, agility and teamwork! The WEO lead his team to victory but a rematch has already been arranged to claim back victory! 🏆💥

A great day of gunnery today on HMS Portland! Testing our weapon systems and training our people to ensure we are always ready for any eventuality 💪💥 #RoyalNavy #TeamPortland #HMNBDevonport #Gunnery

This week we said goodbye to Cdr Mat Court and and welcomed Cdr Dafydd Bryden as he takes command of HMS Portland! Cdr Court we thank you for your dedication and commitment to Portland over the last 2 years! We continue to drive on in an exciting 2026! 💪

This month PTLD took part in the MOvember challenge raising a fantastic £1370! SC Frank taking the crown 👑 followed by LET Robertson in 2nd and AB Pearce in 3rd. ET Madley unfortunately won the prestigious prize of “worst moustache” despite best efforts! BZ All involved!

This morning, HMS Portland paused to honour those who came before us and paid the ultimate sacrifice. We remember their courage, their service and freedoms they secure for generations. #RemembranceDay #LestWeForget #RoyalNavy #TeamPortland

🎉🎉 Congratulations to Lt Alice Ray and Lt Cameron McKenzie on ‘Striping Up’ today! The Commanding Officer presented their Lt epaulettes this morning, and they’re carrying on the tradition with a striping up barrel tonight aboard HMS Portland. BZ! 🎉👏🏻

Precision and reliability. Our Weapon Engineers ensure HMS Portland’s systems are always ready to deliver when it matters most. On #NationalEngineeringDay, We celebrated their technical skills and operational impact 👏🏻🛠️ #TeamPortland #RoyalNavy #Engineering

On #NationalEngineeringDay we celebrated the Marine Engineers who keep HMS Portland running smoothly. From propulsion to power, their expertise drives us forward quietly, reliably and relentlessly. Thank you for keeping the ship alive 👏🏻🔧 #TeamPortland #RoyalNavy #Engineering

HMS Portland successfully conducted a TVT firing alongside HMNB Devonport this week — marking the start of our BOST programme. A great opportunity to test our systems, teams, and readiness at sea. #RoyalNavy #BOST #TeamPortland @FOST

Today we celebrate success with two newly Charged Qualified engineers onboard. After both completing a gruelling 3 day board, Lt McDermott RN becomes a Charge Qualified Weapon Engineer and Lt Souza RN becomes a Charge Qualified Marine Engineer ⚡️🔧 #RoyalNavy #STEM

Hello @HMSDuncan 👋🏼 nice to see you today! 🌊⚓️ #HMSPortland #RoyalNavy