Barrow granted royal status to recognise its UK nuclear submarine-building heritage
The renaming comes after Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer secretly joined submariners returning home from a long deployment.
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RAF RAF Chinooks swap land for the sea as they operate from Royal Navy's flagship
The Chinooks from RAF Odiham have been flying from HMS Prince of Wales in a demonstration of interoperability on Exercise Hathi Pol.
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Royal Marines Royal Marines lead Arctic raids as Nato deters aggression on its northern flank
UK Commando Force has been launching night-time raids during Exercise Joint Viking in northern Norway.
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Exercises Commando fliers complete Operation Clockwork with allies in northern Norway
The exercise came to a close after the personnel replicated aviation assaults and practised casualty evacuations in northern Norway.
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Navy HMS Prince of Wales arrives in Portsmouth before major deployment
Well-wishers and families have welcomed back the HMS Prince of Wales from its work-up phase preparations.
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Navy WW2 George Cross awarded for defusing German mine with hammer and chisel sells for £100k
Lieutenant Commander Mick Gidden of the Royal Naval Volunteer Reserve became known as the man who saved Charing Cross for his fearless act.
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Navy Royal Navy's HMS Lancaster crew seizes 402kg of illegal narcotics in the Arabian Sea
The joint task force destroyed 319kg of heroin and 83kg of methamphetamine in the Arabian Sea.
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Navy Victoria Cross belonging to daring Pirate of Basra killed in Iraq during WW1 sells for £200k
Lieutenant Commander Charles Cowley helped transport British troops on his steamship in Iraq during WW1 and served as an informant.
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Royal Marines Royal Marines get new snowmobiles to boost raiding operations in Arctic Circle
The Royal Navy's cold weather specialists have received 159 brand-new snow vehicles for their operations in the High North.
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Navy Royal Navy Wildcat helicopters navigate Norway's stunning fjords on Tamber Shield
Wildcat helicopter crews are training on the exercise before deploying as part of the HMS Prince of Wales carrier strike group.
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USA Why was US Navy transporting 220,000 barrels of jet fuel in stricken tanker?
The tanker was involved in a collision with the Portuguese container ship Solong in the North Sea.
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Naval History Royal Navy celebrates 125 years of epic and legendary field gun battles
The long-standing Royal Navy tradition encourages teamwork, discipline and an interest in military heritage.
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Royal Marines MCX joins KS-1 as Commando Force upgrades its armoury with new rifle
Commandos recently acquired the L403A1 KS-1 for general use, while this new weapon is suited to counter-terror work.
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Rugby League Royal Navy rugby league team beat GB Teachers to retain Ian Molyneux plate
The 26-4 win was a good way for the Navy to get back on the track after January’s Challenge Cup defeat.
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Navy Landmark trial sees UK Meteor missile in weapons bay of US Marine Corps F-35
Royal Navy officers collaborate on test flights in the US aimed at facilitating the use of Meteor missiles with the F-35 Lightning.
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Netball Brilliant Royal Navy sweep aside RAF to set up Inter Services title decider
A stunning 59-23 win was a serious message to the Army of the Navy’s title credentials.