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Plans to replace ageing destroyers scrapped to make way for drones in ‘hybrid Navy’

Underwater drones will be included in bid to tackle Russian submarine activity in the Atlantic

The Independent UK · Jun 28

Royal Navy shadows Russian warships in UK waters for three months

Five navy ships have been involved in the monitoring of the Admiral Grigorovich

The Independent UK · Jun 26

Brexit and Covid beset Royal Navy contractor as profits plunge

Babcock reports underlying operating profits down 19%, with frigate-building programme making a loss

The Guardian - UK · Jun 22

Starmer slams Russian warship's ‘reckless’ warning shots in English Channel

The decision by a Russian warship to fire warning shots near a British yacht in the English Channel on Tuesday was "reckless", UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer said Wednesday. The British defence ministry described it as an "isolated incident" with no suspected link to the boarding by British commandos of…

France 24 · Jun 17

Fatal Merlin MK4 Crash Reignites Debate Over Navy Funding, Ageing Aircraft and £7M Fleet Losses

The challenges facing the Royal Navy's Merlin MK4 helicopters, including recent tragic incidents, operational roles, and the impact of funding shortages on fleet safety and readiness.

International Business Times UK · Jun 16

What is the Russian frigate Admiral Grigorovich? The warship that fired shots at yacht in English Channel

The ship, a Black Sea fleet frigate, has been shadowed by the Royal Navy on a few occasions as it has passed through the English Channel

The Independent UK · Jun 16

Who could replace John Healey as defence secretary?

Runners and riders include an ex-marine, the son of a Royal Navy submariner and a long-time Labour insider

The Independent UK · Jun 11

Rachel Reeves opens door to tax rises to pay for defence

‘Money has to come from somewhere, and borrowing cannot always be answer,’ chancellor says

The Independent UK · Jun 10

Britain's £3.5bn warship HMS Prince of Wales breaks down again as technical issue detected

The vessel was forced to dock in Norway, delaying its departure or the celebrations marking the 250th anniversary of the US Declaration of Independence

Evening Standard · Jun 6

Grave in Norfolk of 119 sailors may be exhumed due to coastal erosion threat

Bodies were buried in Happisburgh after HMS Invincible sank in 1801 on way to join Nelson at Battle of Copenhagen

The Guardian - UK · Jun 6