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HMS Lancaster at sea

HMS Lancaster and Pakistan's PNS Shamsheer Collaborate in Counter-Terrorism and Warfare Drills

HMS Lancaster and Pakistan’s PNS Shamsheer recently conducted joint counter-terrorism exercises in the Arabian Sea, organized by the Combined Maritime Forces. This operation strengthened tactical capabilities and fostered crucial international cooperation for...
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Historic Harland & Wolff Shipyard Faces Administration, Threatening £1.6 Billion Royal Navy Contract

Harland & Wolff, the renowned Belfast shipyard that built the Titanic, is on the brink of administration, threatening a crucial £1.6 billion contract to build Royal Navy warships. As the shipyard faces...
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BAE Systems Secures Contract to Upgrade Sting Ray Torpedo for the Royal Navy

BAE Systems Secures Contract to Upgrade Sting Ray Torpedo for the Royal Navy

BAE Systems has been awarded a contract to upgrade the Sting Ray torpedo, the Royal Navy's primary lightweight anti-submarine weapon. Over the next four years, new prototypes will be developed and tested...
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HMS Iron Duke at sea

HMS Iron Duke Shadows Russian Submarine Through the Dover Strait

In a coordinated operation with NATO allies, the Royal Navy’s HMS Iron Duke tracked a Russian submarine and support vessel through the Dover Strait into the Atlantic. Demonstrating the Royal Navy's vital...
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HMS Trent at sunset

HMS Trent Seizes £750m in Drugs During Eight-Month Caribbean Mission

In a series of high-stakes drug busts, HMS Trent has intercepted nearly £750 million worth of narcotics in the Caribbean, including the Royal Navy's first-ever 'narco-sub.' These operations highlight the ship's vital...
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HMS Queen Elizabth Flight deck

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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HMS Cardigan bay at sunset

RFA Cardigan Bay Returns to the UK After Humanitarian Mission in Gaza

RFA Cardigan Bay has returned to the UK after delivering crucial humanitarian supplies to Gaza amidst the Israel-Hamas conflict. The ship and its crew demonstrated remarkable resilience and professionalism throughout their mission,...
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Royal marine Commando at sunset

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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