View From the Bridge with 2SL and Deputy Chief Of Naval Staff Vice Admiral Paul Beattie CBE

Vice Admiral Paul Beattie, Second Sea Lord, joins Stephen Watson aboard XV Patrick Blackett in Portsmouth for a discussion on the future of the Royal Navy and the transformation taking place across the Service. In this episode of A View from the Bridge, they explore Warfighting 2029, the development of the Hybrid Navy, operational readiness, autonomous systems and the realities of preparing for modern warfare in an increasingly complex global environment. The conversation also looks at the people behind the transformation, the importance of supporting personnel and families, and the pace of change being delivered across Defence. Filmed aboard the Royal Navy’s experimental vessel XV Patrick Blackett, this episode provides an insight into how today’s Royal Navy is adapting for the future while continuing to deliver operational capability around the world. Subscribe to the channel for more interviews, insight and stories from across the Royal Navy community. #RoyalNavy #RoyalMarines #Defence #ArmedForces #Military #NavalForces #UKDefence