British F-35B jets complete their first month-long mission policing Nato skies in Iceland
This was the first time the Lightning Force had been called on to perform QRA missions, which are typically carried out by RAF Typhoons.
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Navy Defence Secretary visits nuclear submarine and reaffirms Labour's triple lock pledge
Healey backs the creation of four new nuclear submarines, maintaining the UK's continuous at-sea deterrent and delivering future upgrades.
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Navy Float-off process begins as HMS Cardiff prepares to enter the water for first time
The anti-submarine warfare vessel is the second of eight Type 26 City-class frigates that BAE Systems is building for the Royal Navy.
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Navy Offshore meets inshore as HMS Tamar joins HMNZS Taupō for training in Auckland
Offshore patrol vessel HMS Tamar joined New Zealand's lake-class inshore patrol vessel HMNZS Taupō on a training mission.
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Navy Royal Navy Merlin dispatched after suspected WW2 grenade found on beach
The helicopter from RNAS Culdrose transported an Explosive Ordnance Disposal team to the Isles of Scilly to deal with the threat.
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Navy HMS Duncan docks at Greek island of Crete while deployed in eastern Mediterranean
But after carrying out a quick replenishment, the Type 45 air defence destroyer was back at sea on operations.
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Sea vessels Blow dealt to Caribbean cocaine trade as HMS Trent seizes over £40m of drugs
This is Royal Navy warship HMS Trent's sixth interception this year, bringing the total amount of drugs seized to £551.5 million
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Navy Royal Navy Top Gun feels the need for speed flying the F/A-18 Super Hornet
A Royal Navy pilot becomes Maverick, flying the same jet flown by Tom Cruise's character in the latest Top Gun - but is it like the movies?
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Opinion MOD has an infrastructure challenge to protect the tip of the military spear
@PinstripedLine discusses how the MOD can balance spending money on frontline kit with ensuring the infrastructure exists to support it.
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Navy HMS Tamar returns to New Zealand to visit windiest city in the world
HMS Tamar is on deployment in the Indo-Pacific alongside her sister ship, HMS Trey, and has returned to New Zealand to visit Wellington.
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Sport Royal Navy win Freestyle Inter Services Kayak competition for the first time
More than 40 military kayakers took part in the event from across the services.
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Navy RFA Lyme Bay and RFA Argus conduct flying training with Merlins in the Pacific
The two Royal Fleet Auxiliary vessels carried out Procedural Flying Training with RN Merlins from 845 Squadron.
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Navy Royal Navy Type 45 destroyer leaves Portsmouth to test her readiness through sea trials
HMS Dauntless has sailed out of Portsmouth to begin sea trials where her advanced systems will be put to the test.
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Navy No Tim Tams for HMS Tamar as UK and Australian forces showcase co-operation in the Pacific
Pacific allies practise long-range co-operation as the Royal Navy links up with the Royal Australian Air Force off Fiji.
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Navy MOD unveils £850m spending plans to keep warships and submarines at sea
The Ministry of Defence says the new contracts framework will enhance economic growth across the UK.
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Navy HMS Protector passes through Panama Canal and arrives in Pacific on way to Antarctica
The Royal Navy's ice patrol ship arrives in the Pacific Ocean, continuing her journey to Antarctica.