Royal Navy’s successful crewless aircraft trials
The largest crewless aircraft ever launched from a Royal Navy aircraft carrier has paved the way for the next generation of UK naval air power. Codenamed ‘Mojave’, the specially-modified aircraft operated remotely by a ‘pilot’ at a computer terminal.
Royal Navy remembers Pacific tragedy with service over WW2 wrecks
Eighty-four poppies today drift on the surface of the South China Sea, a tribute from today’s Royal Navy over one of its most hallowed sites and a Pacific tragedy. Bookending the UK’s annual period of remembrance, the men and
Royal Navy joins allies in test of latest undersea tech
Patrol ship HMS Tamar has strengthened ties with the Australian and US Navies in the Pacific – and tested a keystone capability of the Royal Navy’s future fleet. The Portsmouth-based warship has spent the past four weeks operating in
UK flagship under NATO command for the first time
The UK flagship is under NATO’s command for the first time as a powerful force capable of protecting the alliance’s frontiers assembles. Control of HMS Queen Elizabeth and the UK Carrier Strike Group (UKCSG). comprised of frigate HMS Kent,
Royal Navy warship shadows Russian warship
The Royal Navy has shadowed a Russian warship through stormy seas close to the UK. Plymouth-based warship HMS Richmond kept constant watch on Russian frigate Admiral Grigorovich, tracking her in the North Sea and maintaining permanent contact. Type 23
Royal Navy destroyer scores £60m drugs bust
A Royal Navy warship made £60m drugs bust and forced traffickers to scuttle their speedboat in a double-blow to Caribbean drug-runners. Portsmouth-based destroyer HMS Dauntless took her tally to more than £200m worth of illegal narcotics intercepted after hunting
Royal Navy works against pirates and smugglers in West Africa
The Royal Navy has helped West African nations counter pirates and smugglers and strengthened ties in the region in efforts to protect valuable trade routes. Patrol ship HMS Trent is deployed long-term on a mission to the Mediterranean and
All smiles for HMS Prince of Wales sailors as dogs visit carrier
Sailors on board HMS Prince of Wales were all smiles when treated to a break from their busy schedule in the form of four paws, furry coats and wagging tails. The cuteness overload came courtesy of Norfolk-based charity Mutts
UK Carrier Strike Group shows strength in combat mission training
HMS Queen Elizabeth and her embarked jets and helicopters have proven their ability to provide the “punch” of the UK Carrier Strike Group. During a series of simulated strike missions alongside international partners. The UK flagship has completed the
Submariners praised as First Sea Lord greets returning nuclear deterrence patrol
The Royal Navy’s latest nuclear deterrence submarine patrol was welcomed home at Clyde Naval Base by the Deputy Prime Minister and head of the Senior Service. Deputy Prime Minister, Oliver Dowden, and the First Sea Lord, Admiral Sir Ben
