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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 · Oct 14, 2025

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 · Oct 12, 2025

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 · Oct 12, 2025

Former Navy chief explains why Trump’s small boats suggestion won’t work

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The Independent UK · Sep 19, 2025

It is time to ask the armed forces for help in solving the migrant crisis

THE INDEPENDENT VIEW: Editorial: Donald Trump’s suggestion that the Royal Navy be deployed to intercept small boats in the Channel is lurid, but it has triggered renewed talk about how service personnel could be deployed to alleviate the situation

The Independent UK · Sep 19, 2025

Former navy chief slams Trump’s call for UK to use military to stop small boats as ‘load of nonsense’

As a cabinet minister declares ‘navy can be called upon if needed’ to turn back Channel migrants, former sea lord leads outcry against Trump plan, saying ‘we haven’t got enough ships ... all we can do is stop people drowning’

The Independent UK · Sep 19, 2025

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 · Sep 17, 2025

Defence chief bids farewell after 40 years in Royal Navy

Admiral Sir Tony Radakin has officially retired as Chief of Defence Staff.

Evening Standard · Sep 3, 2025

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 · Aug 28, 2025

Ian Murray to cut steel on barge that will help deliver three new Navy ships

The Scottish Secretary is to visit the Navantia UK yard in Methil, Fife, on Tuesday, where the £8 million 1,400 tonne barge is being built.

Evening Standard · Aug 25, 2025