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Navy Royal Navy's HMS Protector helps scientists study impact of humans on Antarctica
The ice patrol ship took two researchers to the frozen continent to study and take water and rock samples.
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Feature History in focus: The story of HMS Edinburgh's sunken cargo of Russian gold
It was the salvage of the century - the recovery of 431 of the 465 gold bars that went down with HMS Edinburgh in 1942.
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Sea vessels HMS Blazer ready for next mission in Norway after training with her sister ships
HMS Blazer has been training on the water around Portsmouth with her Coastal Forces Squadron siblings HMS Trumpeter, Exploit and Biter.
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Sea vessels Both HMS Albion and HMS Bulwark safe from being scrapped early, minister confirms
Foreign Office Minister Andrew Mitchell says both vessels will remain in use until their planned out-of-service dates in the early 2030s.
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Sea vessels HMS Mersey gets 700-litre paint job – by hand – as crew pick colours for interior
The Royal Navy's River-class offshore patrol vessel is having the Western Approaches coat applied to her bulk.
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Navy In pictures: Members of the Commando Helicopter Force learn to operate in the Arctic
The Somerset-based Commando Helicopter Force deploys in strength to the frozen conditions of Norway for Operation Clockwork each winter.
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Navy Military is 'bleeding out' as workforce issues trump UK Armed Forces' other challenges
The UK military's second in charge admitted a recruitment and retention dilemma overshadowed 'programmatic' issues.
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Navy Crash involving two Royal Navy warships in Bahrain caused estimated £25m of damage
HMS Bangor was already berthed when she was struck by HMS Chiddingfold, and an investigation into what happened is underway.
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Sea vessels Darts players Rob Cross and Peter Wright enjoy tour of HMS Lancaster
The professional darts players were welcomed on board for a tour.
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Sea vessels HMS Diamond a testament to British investment, initiative and inspiration, says Shapps
The Defence Secretary was recently onboard the highly capable Type 45 air defence destroyer to discuss her ongoing mission in the Red Sea.
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Sea vessels Vessels damaged as HMS Chiddingfold appears to reverse into HMS Bangor in Bahrain
Defence Secretary Grant Shapps says the collision suggests something "clearly" went wrong, but denies it was incompetence.
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Navy Royal Navy missile system used to shoot down Red Sea drones to be upgraded
The Sea Viper air defence system that has been used to successfully destroy Houthi drones is set to receive a major upgrade worth £405m.
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USA US destroys Houthi anti-ship missiles 'prepared to launch' on US ships
US Central Command said it determined the missiles presented an imminent threat to merchant vessels and US Navy ships in the region.
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Navy Fond farewell to minehunter HMS Penzance
HMS Bangor is now the only Sandown class minehunter left in Royal Navy service.
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Navy Defence Secretary discusses Red Sea mission on board one of the world's most advanced vessels
The crew of HMS Diamond welcomed Grant Shapps on board to discuss the ongoing mission against the Iranian-backed Houthi rebels.