HMS Duncan (D37) Royal Navy Ship Tea Coffee Mug Gift

HMS Duncan (D37) is the sixth and final Type 45 (Daring-class) air-defence destroyer of the Royal Navy, built by BAE Systems on the Clyde, launched in 2010, and commissioned in 2013 as one of the most advanced warships in the world. Primarily designed for anti-air and anti-missile warfare, she is equipped with the Sea Viper (PAAMS) system firing Aster missiles, a 4.5-inch gun, and facilities for a Wildcat or Merlin helicopter, enabling roles in fleet air defence, maritime security, and power projection. Duncan has seen extensive operational service, including maiden deployments to the Middle East, NATO flagship duties in the Black and Mediterranean Seas, Gulf patrols amid Iranian tensions in 2019, and Red Sea operations protecting shipping from Houthi attacks in 2024. As of early 2026, she remains in active service at HMNB Portsmouth, operationally available following recent post-maintenance activities, though pending her scheduled Power Improvement Project (PIP) upgrade to address propulsion reliability issues, expected to occur concurrently with her next docking period.