HMS Duncan: Navy Destroyer Returns To UK After Protecting British Ships In Strait Of Hormuz
The Type 45 destroyer also worked as part of the effort against so-called Islamic State in Syria and Iraq.
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The Type 45 destroyer also worked as part of the effort against so-called Islamic State in Syria and Iraq.
Forces News broke the ice with the vessel headed to support the Bahamas.
Lyme Bay is one of three Bay-class Royal Fleet Auxiliary vessels.
The National Audit Office says that, on average, trainee numbers were 45% below the total needed in the last five years.
A British F-35B fighter jet will land on her deck for the first time as part of Westlant 19.
Hundreds watched a Chinook airlift the jet to its new home.
RAF personnel have been put through their paces on Exercise Swift Pirate.
More than 3,000 military personnel could be tasked with keeping the peace in the case of a no-deal Brexit.
The latest addition to the Gurkha Museum recognises the importance of events between the World Wars.
HMS Westminster has returned home after a short visit to London where her crew exercised their Freedom of the City of Westminster.
A total of £20,000 have been raised as the six-strong team marched 480 miles.
Activities such as basketball, hockey and hoop throwing were all part of the programme.
The 39,000-tonne fleet replenishment tanker is the latest of what are the four biggest ships in service with the RFA.
Personnel from 1st Battalion Welsh Guards made their move from Pirbright to Windsor by bicycle and on foot.
There are more than 75,000 children in UK schools who have parents connected to the Armed Forces.
HMS Duncan will join HMS Montrose in the Gulf region as Iran threatens to disrupt shipping.