Watch: What is it like scrambling F-35Bs from HMS Queen Elizabeth?
F-35s from HMS Queen Elizabeth intercepted Russian jets in the eastern Mediterranean more than 30 times as part of the Carrier Strike Group.
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Remembrance Royal Navy sailor who used artwork to recover from PTSD selling poppy paintings for charity
Petty Officer Scott Falkiner has painted 200 limited edition poppy artworks to raise funds for the Royal British Legion.
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Navy Cross-decking: What is it and why is it done?
Cross-decking exercises have seen US and UK aircraft landing on the flight decks of each other's vessels during Carrier Strike Group 21.
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Royal Marines Marines: UK vs US – Bootnecks versus leathernecks
British and American marines have similarities as well as many differences. Let’s see how they compare.
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Sea vessels Type 83: Timeframe for next phase of destroyer project revealed
The Type 83 destroyer has been listed as part of a UK shipbuilding overhaul and is expected to replace the Type 45s.
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Sea vessels Type 83 destroyer: What we know so far
The Type 83 has been listed as part of a UK shipbuilding overhaul and could begin to replace the Type 45s in the late 2030s.
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Navy Admiral Sir Ben Key takes over as Royal Navy's First Sea Lord
The senior officer succeeds Admiral Sir Tony Radakin as head of the Royal Navy, who himself is taking over as Chief of the Defence Staff.
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Navy Watch: What's on the new First Sea Lord's to-do list?
The procurement of new frigates which began under the incoming CDS will now fall to Admiral Sir Ben Key to progress.
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Navy Watch: Admiral Sir Ben Key – who's the new First Sea Lord?
The senior Royal Navy officer has succeeded Admiral Sir Tony Radakin in the role.
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Royal Marines NightFighter X: The Royal Marines' new counter-UAV system
The new portable counter-UAV system delivers defence against a wide range of drones and other unmanned vehicles.
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Aircraft Number of UK's F-35s grows as three more jets join fleet
It takes Britain's total number of Lightning jets to 24, with 21 based in the UK and three stationed in the US.
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Tri-Service Dragon Group: Middle East defence chiefs meet on HMS Queen Elizabeth
The head of the UK Armed Forces hosted Gulf partners on board the UK flagship.
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Aircraft How much does a Merlin helicopter cost to run?
The Merlin Mk2 is a specialist when it comes to hunting submarines but can also conduct search and rescue.
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Navy Former HMS Ocean spotted by HMS Protector during Brazil fuel stop
PHM Atlântico, formerly known as HMS Ocean, is the flagship of the Brazilian fleet after being decommissioned by the Queen in 2018.
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Sea vessels CSG21: Frigate HMS Richmond makes 'busy' visit to Pakistan
The ship is one of two Royal Navy frigates deployed with aircraft carrier HMS Queen Elizabeth.
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Remembrance Remembrance Day 2021: Everything you need to know before you go
Discover how you can join the commemorations on Sunday 14 November.