Explained: The UK and allied capabilities by Middle East region as Israel-Gaza conflict escalates
UK ships RFA Argus, RFA Lyme Bay and HMS Duncan were already in the region when hostilities began.
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Weapons and Kit Phalanx Gatling gun: The last line of defence for Royal Navy warships
Most Royal Navy vessels are armed in the Phalanx Close-In-Weapons system which can fire 75 rounds a second.
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Navy Motherlode: The new AI tool keeping Royal Navy helicopters in the air
Maintenance crews at RNAS Yeovilton use the predictive computer system to make sure their work is smarter and more efficient.
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Navy Why aircraft carriers are still the go-to system for projecting power
No other weapons system can deliver the same kind of signal, a naval forces and maritime security expert tells Forces News.
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Sea vessels Watch: World's first F-35 night-time shipborne rolling vertical landing made on HMS Prince of Wales
The Royal Navy's largest vessel is continuing its training with F-35s.
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Sea vessels Hundreds of Royal Navy submariners awarded medal for their part in global missions
It is the first time Silent Service personnel have been given an award to honour their work outside of major wars.
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Navy Sailors who saved crew of stricken yacht to be honoured with King's bravery award
Chief Petty Officer Stephen Froom and Able Seaman Alfie Hulme from HMS Diamond battled terrible conditions to save all on board.
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Sea vessels USS Dwight D Eisenhower: All you need to know about US carrier heading to Middle East
The carrier will head to the region alongside a strike group, including three other ships and an air wing
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Sea vessels Royal Navy patrol ships continue to demonstrate 'important global reach' in the Indo-Pacific
HMS Tamar and Spey's programme until the end of 2023 continues to expand the effectiveness of the Royal Navy's ships.
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Sea vessels New Navy submarine HMS Dreadnought on the move as largest section is completed
The 'mega unit' of the first Dreadnought submarine was moved to the Devonshire Dock Hall.
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Navy Work starts on gigantic hall where two Type 26 frigates can be built side by side
The new hall will allow the ships to be spared batterings from the Scottish weather, and see them emerge more complete.
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Sea vessels First F-35 shipborne rolling vertical landing to be made on HMS Prince of Wales
HMS Prince of Wales is undergoing trials with F-35Bs off the US east coast as part of Westlant 23.
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News HMS Queen Elizabeth looks forward to busy week after arriving in Sweden
A timelapse of the ship arriving was posted on the carrier's X account, formerly known as Twitter.
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Navy Two RFA ships set to support Israel alongside in Gibraltar
PM Rishi Sunak redirected RFA Argus and RFA Lyme Bay to the eastern Mediterranean, with the pair previously set to deploy to Oman.
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Navy Sunak gets taste of Navy life on HMS Diamond
The PM spent a night aboard the Type 45 destroyer ahead of the Joint Expeditionary Force summit.
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Middle East UK to send RAF aircraft and Royal Navy ships to support Israel
The move comes after Rishi Sunak spoke to the Israeli PM and the Defence Secretary discussed the situation with his Nato counterparts.