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Politics PM hugely impressed with British forces, pledging to get the up-to-date kit they need
Andy Burnham praised personnel as he acknowledged his duty is to make sure they have the equipment they require so they can do their job
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Naval History End of an era: Ex-HMS Westminster sails from Portsmouth for the last time
The third Type 23 frigate to be retired will head to Turkey for scrapping
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RAF PAN-PAN! RAF P-8 Poseidon supports rescue of vessel in distress in the Irish Sea
The crew had been on station in the Irish Sea when they intercepted a broken, "Pan-Pan", which signals that a vessel or its crew needs ...
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Navy Ex Neptune Strike: HMS Prince of Wales leads carrier strike group operating with Nato neighbours
The exercise demonstrates Nato's ability to secure strategic maritime chokepoints while testing its interoperability across air, land and ...
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Navy Final journey for HMS Montrose, a Type 23 frigate which boasts a proud history
BFBS Forces News reporter Tim Cooper reflects on watching the ship depart Portsmouth
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Navy Lasting legacy: Bittersweet moment as Royal Navy confirms retirement of three vessels
HMS Richmond, HMS Iron Duke and HMS Chiddingfold will see their roles taken on by the incoming Type 26 and Type 31 frigates
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Navy HMS Prince of Wales, replete with F-35Bs, docks in Iceland during Operation Firecrest
The Royal Navy's flagship is working with Reykjavik's authorities to keep Icelandic airspace safe and secure
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Navy Release the Kraken: Drone boat dropped from Atlas aircraft in first-of-a-kind sea trial
A Kraken K3 Scout was parachuted into the North Sea as the Royal Navy tests how drone boats could be deployed directly into contested waters
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Navy Common Combat Vessels: What the Royal Navy's drone-equipped ships could deliver
The CCVs will work with crewed platforms such as the Type 26 and 31 frigates, as well as uncrewed platforms
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Navy Type 45 destroyers out, hybrid warships in: Royal Navy to acquire new air defence vessels
The Common Combat Vessels are expected to be delivered by the early 2030s, and the vessels will act as a hub for uncrewed systems
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Navy Minehunter HMS Middleton goes into dry dock in Falmouth for refit after UK-wide 'tour'
Footage showed the vessel, which has been in service since 1984, sailing into dry dock at Balaena Falmouth
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Navy 'Massive investment' needed at home of Royal Navy's nuclear sub fleet, defence minister says
Speaking to MPs at Westminster's Scottish Affairs Committee, Luke Pollard said details of funding for HMNB Clyde will be included in the ...
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Navy Type 23 frigate HMS Sutherland practises firing guns to get combat-ready
HMS Sutherland released footage on X showing her crew practising shooting her 4.5 Mk8 gun and her ceremonial saluting guns
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Nato Ramstein Flag: Nato's largest air exercise sees a massive 150 sorties flown each day
The exercise, which takes place annually, covered several areas, including air-to-air refuelling and command and control
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Russia Tanker's seizure strikes a blow to Putin, Jarvis says in first speech to Parliament in new role
Defence Secretary Dan Jarvis tells the House of Commons that the UK has so far sanctioned more than 550 Russian shadow fleet vessels