The UK Ministry of Defence has stated that there is no evidence of a data breach following the discovery of Chinese-made components in drones used by the Royal Navy.

A female Royal Navy sailor is suing for sexism, alleging discrimination over a ban on post-childbirth fitness tests, while female sailors returning from maternity leave reportedly benefit from less onerous fitness requirements.

France has expressed strong disapproval of Reform UK's proposal to use the Royal Navy to return migrants attempting to cross the English Channel. The plan has sparked debate about its feasibility and international legality.

The HMS Prince of Wales, the flagship of the British Royal Navy, is currently docked at Grundartangi in Hvalfjörður, Iceland.

The Royal Navy is on the cusp of a fundamental technological shift as it prepares to exploit the drone revolution, integrating advanced unmanned systems into its operations.

One of the UK's largest defense contractors, Babcock, reported a 19% drop in underlying operating profits, attributing problems with a key Royal Navy contract, including a 2019 frigate-building program, to Brexit and Covid-19.

Prince William visited a Scottish naval base where he toured a Vanguard Class submarine, one of the four Trident vessels that constitute the United Kingdom's nuclear deterrent.

The United Kingdom has announced a new multinational naval initiative aimed at containing Russia's influence in the Arctic and Baltic regions, led by the head of the British Royal Navy.

The Royal Navy is set to spend £200,000 to redesign women's uniforms, specifically altering the No 1 jacket due to 'inappropriately placed' buttons, according to an internal document.

A county is undertaking efforts to secure the anchor of a Royal Navy ship, indicating a local initiative to preserve a historical or significant maritime artifact.

UK defense company Babcock is rapidly constructing Type 31 frigates at Rosyth, offering a more cost-effective solution to fill a critical gap in the Royal Navy's fleet.

A former UK army chief, Richard Barrons, supported claims that the UK's armed forces are 'too small and undernourished' for current global challenges, agreeing with criticism of the Royal Navy.

US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth's mocking comments about the 'big bad Royal Navy' are seen as uncomfortable because they reflect genuine concerns about the Royal Navy's readiness, an issue previously raised by the First Sea Lord.

The Royal Navy is deploying a drone 'mothership' to the Strait of Hormuz for naval mine hunting operations, utilizing robots to perform dangerous tasks.

A female sailor in the British Royal Navy is on trial before a military court for seven alleged sexual assaults against four of her comrades aboard a ship, which she denies.

Ben Chu from BBC Verify has been examining the potential role of the Royal Navy in supporting shipping in the Strait of Hormuz, as the UK assesses its contribution to securing the vital waterway.

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The British Royal Navy deployed a patrol vessel and a Wildcat helicopter to track two sanctioned Russian cargo ships and their escorting warships as they passed through the English Channel.

The U.K. said it will deploy a Royal Navy warship to the eastern Mediterranean to bolster security around its Royal Air Force (RAF) base at Akrotiri in Cyprus

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The Royal Navy's new Type 31 frigates have achieved significant construction milestones, with HMS Active being rolled out of the build hall and the first steel cut for HMS Bulldog.

British defense officials have reportedly disabled connectivity on Royal Navy surveillance drones after cameras with Chinese components were found transmitting signals to an IP address in China.

The Royal Navy has reported a 25% surge in Russian naval activity near the UK in July, with British vessels spending 21 days monitoring Moscow's ships.

France has strongly criticized a plan by the UK's hard-right Reform UK party to use the Royal Navy to return migrants attempting to cross the Channel. The proposal has sparked diplomatic tensions between the two nations.

Argentina's foreign ministry is weighing a formal protest following the passage of the Royal Navy patrol vessel HMS Medway from the Falkland Islands to the Chilean port of Punta Arenas.

The British Royal Navy's patrol vessel HMS Medway (P223) made its first port call at Punta Arenas, Chile, for resupply, scheduled to last until July 8.

A former Royal Navy petty officer, Allan Grimson, who was jailed in 2001 for two murders, is now accused of sexually assaulting four other boys and men, with a jury hearing accusations of offenses against males as young as 14.

Mexicans in Cozumel celebrated the nation's National Navy Day on June 1, an event that included an Australian Royal Navy servicemember experiencing the festivities.

A helicopter crash has claimed the lives of three individuals, including Britain's only serving female Royal Navy Commando.

Tributes have been paid as the Royal Navy named Lt Cdr Chris Gayson, 42, Lt Lily-Mae Fisher, 31, and Petty Officer Owen Green, 24, as the crew members killed in a recent helicopter crash.

The Battle of the Denmark Strait, a naval conflict in World War II between the Royal Navy and the Kriegsmarine, took place on May 24, 1941, resulting in the sinking of the Bismarck.

Babcock, a defense contractor, is facing a £140 million financial hit due to necessary reworks on new Royal Navy warships. The company is responsible for delivering five frigates from its manufacturing site in Rosyth, Fife.

Britain's Royal Navy continuously tracked a Russian frigate for an entire month as it sailed from the Atlantic to the North Sea, indicating an increased Russian maritime presence following UK threats to seize shadow fleet oil tankers.

The British Royal Navy is reportedly facing financial difficulties that are preventing it from boarding Russian tankers.

High-ranking defense sources indicate that the British Royal Navy might need to request assistance from France to intercept Russia's "ghost fleet," citing insufficient naval vessels to act alone.

General Sir Gwyn Jenkins, the First Sea Lord, has admitted that the Royal Navy will not be fully ready for war until the end of this decade. This assessment is based on findings from a defense probe conducted last year.

A UK submarine captain has stepped down from his position following a reported link to a Chinese spy case. The Royal Navy had previously investigated the senior officer regarding a potential blackmail risk.

The Royal Navy is equipping the RFA Lyme Bay with advanced mine-hunting drones as part of efforts to counter and end a potential Iranian blockade.

The UK and Dublin have signed a 'rebooted' defence agreement that could enable the Royal Navy to respond to hostile ships and other threats in Irish waters, crucial for protecting transatlantic cables.

The British Royal Navy, historically present in the Arabian Gulf for decades, is currently only on 'stand-by' due to a lack of ships available to assist in the region.

A Royal Navy surveillance helicopter has arrived at RAF Akrotiri in Cyprus to strengthen the defence of British military forces in the Eastern Mediterranean, ITV News reported.

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Ambassador Gori inaugurated a historical exhibition in Belgrade, Serbia, commemorating the 110th anniversary of the rescue of the Serbian army by the Italian Royal Navy.

A repatriation flight for Cypriots stranded in the Middle East is scheduled to depart from Dubai today, as part of an organized effort to bring nationals home.

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Defence sources say deployment of HMS Duncan to better protect base on Mediterranean island is under discussion UK politics live – latest updates Middle East crisis – live updates John Healey, the defence secretary, is considering sending a Royal Navy destroyer to Cyprus to help defend British bases there after several apparently hostile drones targeted RAF Akrotiri on the island. Defence sources said a deployment of HMS Duncan, currently in Portsmouth, was under discussion as a way to bet...

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Nigel Farage has publicly responded to Jeremy Clarkson's assertion that using Royal Navy ships to halt Channel migrant crossings is an 'impossible' plan.

The Royal Navy has significantly increased its time spent monitoring Russian vessels around UK waters and the North Atlantic, reporting a 25% rise in such activities. This heightened surveillance reflects ongoing geopolitical tensions.

The UK's Royal Navy has successfully launched uncrewed surface vessels from an A400 transport aircraft at 1,300 feet, marking a first-of-its-kind airdrop to address a major drawback of drone boats.

The UK has warned Russia of a potential 'miscalculation' after a Russian plane repeatedly flew over the Royal Navy's HMS Prince of Wales in the Norwegian Sea.

The Royal Navy has been monitoring Russian warships, including the Admiral Grigorovich, in UK waters for a period of three months, involving five navy ships.

Dutch shipbuilder IHC is reportedly challenging Damen for contracts to construct vessels for the Royal Netherlands Navy, intensifying competition in the defense shipbuilding sector.

Tributes continue to be paid to the three Royal Navy service members, including Britain's only female naval commando, who were killed in a tragic helicopter crash in Devon. Investigations into the accident are currently underway.

The Royal Navy is being prepared for a UK-led mission to open the Strait of Hormuz, which is expected to take place after the fighting in the region has ended.

More than 20 years ago, British Admiral Sir Alan West oversaw the launch of the HMS Daring destroyer, highlighting its significance as a powerful and indispensable asset for the Royal Navy, despite past operational challenges in the Gulf.

The Royal Navy warship HMS Iron Duke has been quietly withdrawn from service, stripped of its weapons and sensors, leaving Britain with only five active frigates.

Royal Navy crews operating Merlin and Wildcat helicopters have been deployed to Cyprus for over six weeks, safeguarding the island from drone and missile threats amidst heightened regional tensions.

A father-of-three and former Royal Navy officer admitted to additional child sex abuse material offenses while on bail, following an investigation by Yorkshire and Humberside Police and Europol.

The Royal Navy's Type 45 destroyer HMS Dragon has docked in the eastern Mediterranean for a short maintenance stop after experiencing technical problems with its water systems.

Donald Trump had demanded allies send warships to the region to help reopen the strait, but Western nations have so far declined to do so

A female Royal Navy sailor has been found guilty of repeatedly sexually assaulting members of a warship's crew, following a court martial.

Concerns for the families of Royal Navy personnel deployed to conflict zones in the Middle East are rising, according to the head of a charitable organization.

The Royal Navy's presence in the Persian Gulf is at its lowest in six decades, indicating a significant reduction in its capabilities.

A British Merlin Mk2 utility helicopter and an “engineering team” are to arrive in Cyprus on Tuesday, with the United Kingdom and multiple other countries continuing to bolster their military presence in and around the island after it was hit by an Iranian-made drone last week. The UK’s Royal Navy said that the helicopter “provides […]

Delay in deploying HMS Dragon to Cyprus has triggered criticism of UK’s defence capability

The UK’s Ministry of Defence has ruled out Iran as the source of the drone that struck RAF Akrotiri in Cyprus on Sunday night, though it said the unmanned aircraft bore the hallmarks of Tehran’s signature Shahed design — the low-cost drones Russia has used extensively against Ukraine, as SkyNews reports. Royal Navy Wildcat helicopters […]

British warplanes and military have shot down several drones in the Middle East, and Great Britain claims it will send a warship and Royal Navy helicopters to better defend its forces...

British Defense Minister John Healey is considering the possibility of sending the Royal Navy destroyer HMS Duncan to Cyprus to strengthen air defense.