A picture beneath the water: HMS Magpie surveys the Thames to protect crucial port
The vessel gathered data to create a detailed picture of the riverbed and any changes to it around the London Gateway port
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Navy Patrol ship HMS Trent sends heavy-lift drone into Caribbean skies in a River-class first
The Malloy T-150B could carry food, water and medical supplies ashore after hurricanes and other natural disasters
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Navy HMS Duncan slips moorings under cover of darkness for second phase of Op Firecrest
The Type 45 destroyer is headed for northern European waters, and the second phase of the Carrier Strike Group's deployment
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Tri-Service Numbering off: Find out how many jets, tanks and subs the Armed Forces have in stock
It's a case of Ajax in, Landing Platform Docks/Helicopters out as the MOD tots up its hardware inventory for 2026
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USA Prince vs President: How does US's newest carrier stack up against Royal Navy's flagship
The USS John F Kennedy is edging closer to its planned delivery in 2027 after completing acceptance trials at sea
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USA 'We shouldn't be doing enemy's job', former commodore warns over US carrier's 250 days at sea
Speaking to BFBS Forces News, Commodore (Ret'd) Steve Prest said the issue lies in prioritising stores needed to sustain the operation
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Naval History Wreck of Royal Navy destroyer sliced in two during night exercise found after 118 years
HMS Tiger sank off the Isle of Wight after being struck by the much larger cruiser HMS Berwick in 1908, with more than half of her 57-strong ...
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Naval History Ghostly Nazi Germany fleet emerges from the Danube due to Europe's scorching heatwave
Months of heatwaves and drought have left the River Danube at critically low levels across Europe
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USA Warship hit by missiles from the outside – cameras filmed what happened inside
The decommissioned US Navy assault ship USS Peleliu was targeted by two UGM-84 Harpoon anti-ship cruise missiles
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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