How the Navy tackles drone threats from operations room of £1.4bn destroyer
HMS Duncan was training in Portsmouth, as the very high readiness destroyer, to counter drone attacks.
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Navy High-flying Royal Navy pilot named top student by US Navy fighter squadron
Lewis Phillips came top of his course after flying with the aviators of Strike Fighter Squadron 31, operating the F/A-18E Super Hornet.
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Ukraine Watch: Dramatic footage shows Ukrainian surface drones destroying Russian warship
The Russian ship known as the 'Ivanovets' was sunk after being struck multiple times by naval drones, Western officials have confirmed.
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Navy Royal Navy WO1 applauded for 45 years of dedicated service
Warrant Officer First Class Robert 'Blood' Reid joined in 1979, took part in the Falklands War in 1982 and is still in uniform today.
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Military Life Better quality food and more choice among promised changes to military catering
Vice Admiral Phil Hally, the Chief of Defence People, said the new dining arrangements would be good news for the Armed Forces.
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Music British Army Pipe Major deploys with US Navy Fleet Band aboard USS Pearl Harbor
Colour Sergeant (Pipe Major) James Muir has joined musicians from across the world on a six-month deployment with the US Navy Fleet Band.
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Weapons and Kit Test of new laser weapon on board Type 23 frigates will not go ahead, minister reveals
The DragonFire system will continue to be tested on land, but planned trials at sea will not be taking place after all, at least for now.
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Royal Marines Royal Marine takes on top Royal Navy role for first time in history of Senior Service
Brigadier Rich Cantrill will be named Commander Operations for the Royal Navy's global operations.
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Rugby Union Matavesi hopes for continued success following his 'incredible' 2023 campaign
Royal Navy and Fiji international Sam Matavesi looks back on a successful 2023 campaign and his hopes for 2024.
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Navy UK could deploy carrier to plug gap in Red Sea defences, says Armed Forces Minister
James Heappey says a British aircraft carrier could be sent to the region when the USS Dwight D Eisenhower returns to the United States.
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Boxing Royal Navy fight hard to win boxing contest against historic Western Counties opponents
The fixture between the two teams has more than 50 years of history and was streamed live on the Forces News YouTube channel.
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Boxing Forces fight night: Watch Royal Navy boxers take on Western Counties in full again
A fixture with a 52-year history was shown live on the Forces News YouTube channel.
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Rugby League Challenge Cup rugby league live: watch Royal Navy's round two clash again
The Royal Navy hosted Thatto Heath Crusaders - and you can watch the match in full with us.
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Rugby League Royal Navy overwhelmed by second-half Thatto Heath dominance in Challenge Cup exit
A 32-24 defeat in Portsmouth saw the last military team left in the competition have to bow out.
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Navy HMS Diamond destroys Houthi rebel attack drone that had been targeting vessel in Red Sea
Deploying her Sea Viper missile system, the destroyer shot down the incoming drone that the Iranian-backed rebels had launched at her.
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Rugby League Royal Navy hoping for home advantage in Challenge Cup clash, says captain
The Royal Navy's clash with Thatto Heath Crusaders will be live on Sunday the Forces News Facebook page.