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HMS Queen Elizabeth Returns to the Solent After Channel Exercises and Tragic Helicopter Incident

HMS Queen Elizabeth, the Royal Navy's flagship, is set to return to the Solent today after completing exercises in the Channel. Her arrival follows a period of operational training and a tragic...
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HMS Wave night replenishment at sea

Royal Fleet Auxiliary Workers Announce Three More Days of Strike Action Amid Ongoing Pay Dispute

Nautilus International has announced an additional three days of strike action by Royal Fleet Auxiliary workers from September 20-22, aligning with the start of the Labour Party conference. This move continues the...
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UK Royal Marines Go Deep Behind Enemy Lines in Korean Peninsula Exercises - backup

UK Royal Marines have demonstrated their expertise in covert operations during Exercise Ssang Yong on the Korean Peninsula. Working alongside U.S. and South Korean forces, the commandos executed high-risk missions, from intelligence...
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Royal Navy Installs Advanced 5-Inch Gun on HMS Glasgow, Enhancing Submarine Hunting Capabilities

Royal Navy Installs Advanced 5-Inch Gun on HMS Glasgow, Enhancing Submarine Hunting Capabilities

The Royal Navy's HMS Glasgow, the first of eight new Type 26 frigates, has been armed with a state-of-the-art 5-inch Mk45 Mod 4A gun. This cutting-edge weapon enhances the ship's ability to...
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Carrier strike group at sea

UK Carrier Strike Group Embarks on Major Military Drills off Scotland's Coast

The UK Carrier Strike Group, led by HMS Prince of Wales, is conducting Exercise Strike Warrior off the coast of Scotland. This crucial military drill is testing the readiness of British warships,...
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UK Successfully Tests Sea Venom Missile in Major Step Toward Enhanced Naval Defense

The UK Ministry of Defence recently conducted a successful live fire test of the Sea Venom missile, hitting a target barge off the coast of Wales. This advanced missile, developed in collaboration...
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Royal Navy Engineer Injured in HMS Prince of Wales Explosion Sues MoD for £100,000

A Royal Navy engineer is seeking over £100,000 in compensation from the Ministry of Defence after an explosion aboard HMS Prince of Wales left him with permanent arm injuries. While the MoD...
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F35 jets on a flight deck

Royal Navy Fast Jets Return to Aircraft Carrier After 15 Years for Key Training Exercise

After nearly 15 years, Royal Navy fast jets are back on an aircraft carrier. F-35B Lightning stealth fighters from 809 Naval Air Squadron have joined HMS Prince of Wales in the North...
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RFA Cardigan bay at sea

Pay Dispute Delays Key Relief Work for Merchant Seamen Aboard RFA Ship

A pay dispute involving merchant seamen has stalled vital relief work as the RFA ship Cardigan Bay remains stuck in Portland Harbour. Crew members began a work-to-rule action following unsuccessful negotiations with...
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HMS Dragon at Sea

HMS Dragon Honoured with Freedom of Wrexham Despite Concerns from Some Councillors

HMS Dragon has made history as the first Royal Navy warship to receive the freedom of Wrexham since World War II. The decision, met with mixed reactions from councillors, highlights the strong...
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