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Royal Navy destroyer shadows Russian warship in English Channel

HMS Duncan was deployed under Nato command in a ‘historic first’.

The Independent UK

Russian Submarine Surfaces in France: Naval Protocol or Technical Meltdown?

According to reports, the Novorossiysk, a Kilo-class diesel-electric submarine operated by the Russian Black Sea Fleet, was observed navigating on the surface near Brittany on 9 October 2025.

International Business Times UK

Royal Marine Sniper's £35M Shot Brings High-Speed Drug Chase to an End

A Royal Marine sniper's single shot from a backwards-flying helicopter ends a dramatic high-speed chase, leading to a £35 million drug bust in the Gulf of Oman. Discover the details of this remarkable Royal Navy operation.

International Business Times UK

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Royal Marine heaped with praise after sniper stops £35 million drug haul with single shot off Gulf of Oman

The drug-smuggling gang’s speedboat was packed with 1.5 tonnes of heroin, crystal meth and hashish

Evening Standard

China carries out ‘constructive kill’ manoeuvres on Royal Navy ships in South China Sea

Chinese fighter jets reportedly targeted the frigate HMS Richmond as it was sailing through the Taiwan Strait this month, but stopped short of taking any action

The Independent UK

Royal Navy deployed to shadow Russian warship and freighter through British seas

“Russian warships are increasingly transiting through the English Channel,” defence minister Luke Pollard warned.

Evening Standard

King welcomes newest addition to Navy’s fleet of nuclear-powered submarines

Charles visited Barrow-in-Furness to read the Commissioning Warrant for the HMS Agamemnon.

Evening Standard

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I tried the Royal Navy’s new fitness test – and it wasn’t what I expected

FITNESS FOCUS: The Royal Navy has brought in a new standard test to ensure recruits are up to snuff – I headed to Portsmouth to give it a go

The Independent UK

Japan says security ties with the UK at 'a new level' as aircraft carrier arrives in Tokyo

Japanese and British defense ministers praised their growing security ties as they welcomed a Royal Navy aircraft carrier made its first visit in Tokyo

The Independent UK

UK’s Royal Navy tests 40-foot submarine drone which can be operated from ‘the other side of the world’

A large new submarine drone, dubbed Excalibur, can be controlled while it is 'submerged on the other side of the world.'

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Meet the 100-year-old VJ Day hero who witnessed Japan’s Second World War surrender

Reg Draper was a stores assistant on Royal Navy battleship HMS Duke of York during the Second World War

The Independent UK

Veteran, 100, witnessed official ceremony marking Japan’s surrender

Reg Draper spoke of his memories in the Royal Navy 80 years after VJ Day.

The Independent UK

The Ministry of Defence has a long history of disregard for Scotland's environment

The Scottish Greens have demanded an investigation into a series of leaks of water contaminated by radioactive waste from a network of poorly…

The National (Scotland)

Radioactive water from UK nuclear bomb base leaked into sea, files show

Exclusive: Polluted water was released into loch near Glasgow because Royal Navy failed to maintain 1,500 water pipes, says watchdog

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Navy flagship HMS Prince of Wales leaves Australia during eight-month deployment

The aircraft carrier is heading to Japan for further military exercises.

The National (Scotland)

Archaeologists identify 250-year-old shipwreck in Orkney

Archaeologists have uncovered the identity of a 1700s vessel shipwrecked in Orkney

The Guardian - UK

‘Long-lived and lucky’ ship wrecked off Orkney was at siege of Quebec, experts find

Archaeologists and volunteers identify Sanday timbers as from 18th-century Royal Navy frigate turned whaler

Evening Standard

Archaeologists uncover identity of 1700s Orkney shipwreck

Experts have been examining the vessel since it was discovered last year on the island of Sanday.

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The Independent UK

British fighter jet stranded in India for over a month finally flies out

The £80m British stealth fighter jet, stranded in Kerala after an emergency landing in June, was deemed ‘airworthy’

The Independent UK

Why Camilla is being given a high-ranking naval title

The Queen is to be made a vice admiral of the Royal Navy

Evening Standard

Queen to be made vice admiral in recognition of her support of the Royal Navy

The First Sea Lord, General Sir Gwyn Jenkins, said the role reflects the ‘high regard’ in which Camilla is held by the service.

The National (Scotland)

Arrest made after 'bomb hoax' triggers lockdown at Faslane nuclear base

A ROYAL Navy sailor has been arrested after a bomb hoax triggered lockdown at HMNB Clyde ...

The National (Scotland)

'Disappointing return' on £11bn RAF jet 'due to MoD failings', watchdog says

A RAF jet the UK Government has splashed £11 billion has produced a “disappointing return” due to “failing of the MoD”, a watchdog has said.

Evening Standard

RAF’s most advanced jet a ‘disappointing return’ on £11 billion cost, NAO says

The F-35 programme, which could cost up to £71 billion over its lifetime, has suffered delays and personnel shortages, the National Audit Office said.

The Independent UK

RAF jets a ‘disappointing return’ on £11 billion cost as programme plagued by delays

The ‘full mission capable rate’ – an aircraft’s ability to carry out all its required missions – was only around a third of the target

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