Naval Station Summers

NS Summers is location in Vekllei.

Naval Station Summers
Naval Station of Vekllei
Location	Summers
Ministry	Ministry of Defence
Operator	Armed Forces
Residents	Maritime Service Air Service

Naval Station Summers, located at Irish Head in Summers, is a major Marine Services naval station of Vekllei and a critical component of western Atlantic maritime defence. The facility traces its origins to British fortification of the island in the 18th century, when it served as a strategic naval fortress for the Royal Navy. The natural harbours and defensive geography have made it an ideal naval base for centuries, with continuous expansion and modernisation reflecting its strategic importance.

The modern installation comprises comprehensive automatic dockyards and berthing facilities capable of accommodating the largest Vekllei naval vessels, including Federal-class battleships. Several specialised facilities operate within the complex, including the Naval Infantry Training School and the American Radar Array, which provides crucial surveillance of North American approaches. The historic naval fort at Bloody Head in Great Sound has received substantial upgrades including the installation of long-range anti-ship missile systems, representing a modern evolution of centuries-old coastal defence principles.

Resident Maritime Service Vessels (Home Fleet)

• 3 Guided Missile Frigates

Resident Littoral Service Vessels (West Atlantic Command)

• 1 Medium Customs Cutter
• 2 Municipal-class Fast Response Hydrofoils
• 1 Search and Rescue Vessel
• 1 Fast Patrol Boat
• 1 Medium Ocean Tugboat
• 1 Hydrographic Survey Ship

Resident Air Service Squadrons

• No. 4 Aerorifles Wing
• No. 16 Aerorifles Sqdn.