UK F-35 Lightning Force prepares for full operational capability on CSG25
Carrier Strike Group 25 sets sail later this month, with Royal Navy flagship HMS Prince of Wales carrying up to 24 F-35B Lightning jets.
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Navy Royal Navy retires Banshee jet drone as successful two-year trial is completed
The Royal Navy has wrapped up a two-year trial of the Banshee jet drone, just as the British Army’s Watchkeeper is also pulled from service.
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Navy HMS Prince of Wales is leading Carrier Strike Group 25 – but who's sailing with her?
A maritime strike force of this size is composed of multiple types of ships, frigates, destroyers, submarines and supply vessels.
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Navy HMS Monmouth sold to Turkey for recycling after 28 years of Royal Navy service
The Type 23 frigate was uneconomical to repair, needing time-consuming and costly refits for her to have remained in service.
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Navy HMS Prince of Wales to lead Carrier Strike Group 25 to bolster European security
Final preparations are underway as more than 3,000 personnel from the Royal Navy and Royal Air Force will be involved in Operation Highmast.
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Politics Prime Minister appoints Sir Stephen Lovegrove as special representative on Aukus
The former Permanent Secretary at the MOD will support the Defence Secretary and the National Security Adviser to drive the Aukus programme ...
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Navy Carrier Strike Group to trial drones for delivering supplies during Far East deployment
Remotely piloted drones will be used for the first time to move supplies between ships.
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Veterans Calls to improve 'inconsistent' implementation of the Armed Forces Covenant
The Armed Forces Covenant was introduced in 2000 to ensure that military service did not impact personnel, veterans, and dependents.
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Navy HMS Sutherland welcomes back Wildcat for first time after four-year revamp
The Type 23 frigate has completed a major overhaul and is undergoing training and sea trials ahead of her next deployment.
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VE Day Ross Kemp and Kelly Holmes climb aboard for VE Day 80 party on HMS Duncan
The party on board the Royal Navy destroyer marks one month until the official celebrations for the 80th anniversary of VE Day.
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Navy HMS Albion and Bulwark could be sailing for Brazil as MOD considers sell-off
The amphibious assault ships entered service around 20 years ago, but are being decommissioned as part of defence cost-saving measures.
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Navy Inflatable slides and life rafts deployed in HMS Queen Elizabeth evacuation drill
The Royal Navy was testing the emergency marine evacuation systems on board the aircraft carrier.
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Rugby Union Late drama as Royal Navy men lose Le Crunch in wild final few minutes in Havant
It looked like the Navy would win the match but just moments later, they had lost it.
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Rugby Union Navy women concede nine tries in heavy Le Crunch defeat to French Marine Nationale
It was a tough afternoon for the Navy against a strong French team in Havant.
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Navy HMS Dauntless proves she's a sharpshooter as she downs swarm of drones
More than 350 personnel were involved in Exercise Sharpshooter off the coast of Wales to test a warship's ability to fend off a drone attack
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Navy Val Kilmer, Top Gun and Heat star praised for realistic gunplay, dies aged 65
The star played Iceman, Tom Cruise's rival in Top Gun, but it was his weapon mastery in Heat that gained the respect of the military.