Vice Admiral Paul Beattie CBE

This is the official account for the Second Sea Lord of the Royal Navy - Vice Admiral Paul Beattie CBE

[Vice Admiral Paul Beattie CBE @SecondSeaLord]

Spending time onboard TS Royalist last week gave me a real appreciation for the challenge, teamwork and pride that define life at sea. A hugely valuable experience and a real credit to everyone onboard.

[Vice Admiral Paul Beattie CBE @SecondSeaLord]

True strength isn’t always visible, but the UK–US partnership proves it’s there when it matters.

At Sea-Air-Space, we highlighted how deterrence below the waves depends on trust, interoperability and decades of shared commitment - a cornerstone of security beneath the surface.

[Vice Admiral Paul Beattie CBE @SecondSeaLord]

The future is Hybrid.

At #SeaAirSpace with @NavyLeagueUs - seeing how innovation is shaping the Royal Navy.

Crewed and uncrewed systems working together alongside allies and industry, to keep the Navy mission ready.

[Vice Admiral Paul Beattie CBE @SecondSeaLord]

A privilege to meet members of the Royal New Zealand Navy and strengthen our long-standing maritime partnership.

Our navies share deep ties, common values and a commitment to working with allies to develop our people and capabilities. Grateful for the warm welcome.

[Royal Navy @RoyalNavy]

Fleet Commander, @smrmoorhouse, visited @HMSDragon as the destroyer made her final preparations ahead of her mission to the Eastern Med.

VAdm Steve Moorhouse showed admiration in the ship’s company for their commitment and professionalism in readying their warship for action.

[Vice Admiral Paul Beattie CBE @SecondSeaLord]

@HMNBClyde is central to the UK’s submarine enterprise and a cornerstone of our national defence.

Good to see its vital role and future focus recognised during today’s visit.

[UK Government Scotland @UKGovScotland]

As part of the Clyde Transformation Programme, the UK Government is investing £250 million to begin a once-in-a-generation transformation of the site.

Scottish Secretary @D_G_Alexander visited HMNB Clyde, home to 6,500 military and civilian personnel.

[Vice Admiral Paul Beattie CBE @SecondSeaLord]

Innovation drives how the @RoyalNavy and @RoyalMarines operate.

From uncrewed and underwater systems to strengthening our presence in the High North.

Working with allies and pushing technology forward keeps us ready to defend the UK and NATO’s northern flank.

[Royal Navy @RoyalNavy]

The Royal Navy is at the forefront of protecting the High North and NATO’s northern flank, ensuring the security and prosperity of the UK and our allies – it is vital we continue to meet the growing threats in the region.

[Vice Admiral Paul Beattie CBE @SecondSeaLord]

AUKUS succeeds because of people and industry as much as platforms. Time with our @Australian_Navy and @USNavy partners reinforced how closely we are already working on skills and sustainment to underpin undersea capability for decades.

Real progress, not just intent.

[Vice Admiral Paul Beattie CBE @SecondSeaLord]

HMS Anson has arrived in Australia for the first time - a powerful demonstration of the deep trust and shared ambition at the heart of #AUKUS.

Together with our @Australian_Navy and @USNavy partners, we’re building a partnership for decades to come.
#RoyalNavy

[Vice Admiral Paul Beattie CBE @SecondSeaLord]

A fantastic visit to @RNASYeovilton showcasing how crewed and uncrewed aviation, and people centred innovation, are shaping the future of Maritime Aviation.

Proud of the teams driving progress at pace.

[Vice Admiral Paul Beattie CBE @SecondSeaLord]

BZ to CPO Nisbet on reaching an extraordinary milestone of 5000 Sea Days. A remarkable achievement that reflects unwavering dedication, professionalism, and service to the Royal Navy. Thank you for your commitment.

[Royal Navy Engineering @RN_engineers]

A great engineering half day with a CNEO visit to HMS ASTUTE to award CNEO’s Commendations and speak with the engineers and then HMS PROTECTOR to speak with the engineers and present 5000 Sea Days award to CPO Nisbet (he is now up to 5690 sea days). #aWEsoME #LivingtheRNDream.

[Vice Admiral Paul Beattie CBE @SecondSeaLord]

This is our future - and it’s exciting. T31 represents the next generation of Royal Navy capability, where innovation meets expertise. Our people will harness cutting-edge technology central to our hybrid force.

[First Sea Lord and Chief of Naval Staff @GenGJenkinsRM]

The Type 31 frigates built by @Babcockplc show where the @RoyalNavy is heading: a hybrid navy, with capable crewed platforms at the core, integrating new technologies to deliver success through Atlantic bastion.

[Vice Admiral Paul Beattie CBE @SecondSeaLord]

A fantastic visit to FDS to see their work on #NavyPODS

An excellent opportunity to highlight the vital role SMEs play in driving the Royal Navy's transformation, bringing agility, innovation and improvements to the front line.

Another step in building the #HybridNavy

[Vice Admiral Paul Beattie CBE @SecondSeaLord]

Privileged to host the Director of Personnel of the French Navy Vice Admiral Serge Bordarier at HMNBP.

A visit to @HMSKingAlfred sparked valuable discussion on RN Reserve training, workforce resilience and hybrid navy concepts, reinforcing the ties between our navies

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[Vice Admiral Paul Beattie CBE @SecondSeaLord]

A great day at #TridentSprint1

The Royal Navy is building a hybrid future - scalable digital infrastructure, crewless tech & resilient comms, with collaboration at its core

[Royal Navy @RoyalNavy]

The Royal Navy tested autonomous and uncrewed technology, from remotely-piloted boats to robot dogs, during Exercise #TridentSprint1 to show how the latest innovations can boost Digital and Information Warfare

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[Vice Admiral Paul Beattie CBE @SecondSeaLord]

Today we joined our allies in celebrating #Navy250, marking 250 years of defending maritime freedom.

A special moment being presented the Navy250 plate by VADM Davids; a symbol of our enduring maritime partnership ⚓️

[Vice Admiral Paul Beattie CBE @SecondSeaLord]

It is an immense honour to take up the role of Second Sea Lord. I do with humility and pride because I know the privilege of serving our sailors, marines, civil servants, contractors and their families in this role.

[Royal Navy @RoyalNavy]

Today the Royal Navy welcomed its new @SecondSeaLord.

Vice Admiral Paul Beattie is responsible for the delivery of the Royal Navy’s future capabilities, strategy, and long-term programme, as well as being the Principal Personnel Officer.

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