Navy needs to adapt faster and be more cutting-edge, Second Sea Lord says
Vice Admiral Martin Connell predicts an accelerated programme of shipbuilding augmented by uncrewed underwater, surface and air vehicles.
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Navy Rare First World War codebook found in donations box sells for four figures
The extremely rare General Signals Book was found by the manager of an Oxfam charity shop in Bath.
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Sea vessels HMS St Albans rededicated to the Royal Navy's fleet after major five-year revamp
The Type 23 Duke-class frigate is back on the Royal Navy's books following a ceremony and celebration in Portsmouth.
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WWI Historic bell recovered by British divers from sunken wreck returned to US Navy
The First World War American ship's bell recovered by the DE&S salvage team has now been returned to the US Navy.
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Royal Marines Hunt begins to find new high-tech insertion craft for Royal Marines Commando Force
The Force is looking to replace its fleet of Landing Craft Vehicle Personnel, which can trace its roots back to WW2, with an all-new design.
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Forces Charities Cumbrian Challenge: £300,000 raised for veterans through powerful acts of solidarity with the Armed Forces community
Described as 'one of the most forces friendly events', the Cumbrian Challenge 2024 raised thousands of the armed forces community.
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Navy Commitments will be met despite strike by some RFA members, Royal Navy insists
More than 500 members of the Rail, Maritime & Transport Union are expected to walk out in protest at a 4.5% pay rise.
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Middle East Thousands of Palestinians in dire need will be fed by the UK, says Defence Secretary
Grant Shapps highlights the importance of the temporary US military-built Gaza pier for delivering vital aid.
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Ukraine Sitrep: Why kamikaze drone boats seen in Ukraine war may not pose as big a threat in open seas
Commodore Steve Prest recently retired from the Navy and was on the latest episode of the Sitrep podcast.
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Cricket Royal Navy win first Inter Services T20 championship since 2010 despite RAF defeat
Despite losing to the RAF, the Navy were crowned champions on a historic day at the home of English cricket.
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Opinion We've had plenty of announcements, but will that be backed by plenty of ships?
Commodore Steve Prest welcomes the news that more ships are being built, but reckons seeing is believing.
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Navy Sir Clive Johnstone: Tributes paid to extraordinary military leader and RBL president
Sir Clive was deployed to most points on the compass and had served on ships ranging from minesweepers to aircraft carriers.
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Football Royal Navy beat Gosport Borough to win Portsmouth Senior Cup final
The Royal Navy have won the Portsmouth Senior Cup after a 5-1 win against Gosport Borough, which included a rare goal by the Navy goalkeeper ...
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Motorsport Royal Navy pair dominate round 2 of UK Armed Forces karting championship at Ellough Park
Sam Cresswell and Tom Shelton in Kart 46 won both of the races they competed in.
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Navy What ships and submarines are in the build pipeline for the Royal Navy?
Forces News takes a look at what is known so far about the vessels that are being built for the Royal Navy and Royal Marines.
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Cricket Ending a 14-year rut: Royal Navy pull off shocking win over British Army in Inter Services T20 opener
The Army are the reigning champions and came into the tournament as favourites, but the Navy had other ideas.