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🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

Royal Navy photo competition features dramatic night raids in Arctic and commando boat racing

The Royal Navy's annual photo competition showcases impressive images of its operations, including night raids in the Arctic and commando boat racing in Sydney Harbour.

Mar 21 • 06:00 UTC
🇬🇧 Sky News
World

UK forces join military operation to seize Russian 'shadow fleet' tanker

UK forces collaborated with the French navy in a military operation to seize the Russian 'shadow fleet' tanker in the Mediterranean.

Mar 20 • 20:32 UTC
🇬🇧 Sky News
National & Local

Navy monitors Russian warship and sanctioned oil tanker in the English Channel

The Royal Navy has been monitoring a Russian warship and an oil tanker sanctioned due to their connections to Russian military activities in the English Channel.

Mar 19 • 22:42 UTC
🇬🇧 Sky News
National & Local

Iranians defiant as thousands attend funeral for security chief and crew of sunken navy ship

Thousands of mourners attended the funeral of Iranian security chief Ali Larijani and the crew of a sunken navy ship, marking a significant display of defiance amid escalating tensions.

Mar 18 • 17:20 UTC
🇳🇴 VG
National & Local

Norway and the United Kingdom consider joint boat purchase for the Armed Forces

Norway and the United Kingdom are exploring the joint acquisition of up to 30 new boats for coastal operations.

Mar 17 • 08:52 UTC
🇯🇵 Asahi Shimbun (JP)
World

UK Discusses 'Options' to Dispatch Vessels to the Strait of Hormuz, as Requested by Trump

The UK is considering options for dispatching naval vessels to the Strait of Hormuz following a request from US President Trump amidst tensions with Iran.

Mar 15 • 11:00 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
World

Middle East LIVE: Trump says Navy to escort tankers in Strait of Hormuz 'soon'

President Trump announced that the Navy will soon escort tankers in the Strait of Hormuz in response to rising tensions with Iran.

Mar 13 • 23:04 UTC
🇬🇧 Sky News
World

US Navy to escort oil tankers through Strait of Hormuz, treasury secretary tells Sky News

The US Navy is set to escort oil tankers through the Strait of Hormuz amid rising tensions due to Iranian attacks on shipping and energy infrastructure.

Mar 12 • 18:57 UTC
🇩🇪 FAZ
National & Local

Strait of Hormuz: Then the German Navy must also participate

The article argues that if France, the UK, and Italy contribute to securing shipping traffic in the Strait of Hormuz, Germany should also be involved.

Mar 12 • 17:11 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

HMS Dragon is UK's billion-pound 'maritime killer fortress'

HMS Dragon, a Type 45 destroyer of the British Royal Navy, is being deployed to the Middle East equipped with advanced weaponry to counter Iranian threats.

Mar 12 • 09:24 UTC
🇩🇪 FAZ
World

Royal Navy in the Middle East: The British Navy is Lacking Ships

The British Royal Navy is reportedly facing a shortage of ships as it remains on standby in the Middle East, particularly affecting its commitments in the region.

Mar 11 • 08:29 UTC
🇩🇪 FAZ
World

Royal Navy in the Middle East: The British Navy is only on 'Stand-by'

The British Navy has been significantly weakened in its presence in the Middle East, particularly in the Arabian Gulf, leading to concerns over its ability to respond to regional threats.

Mar 11 • 08:29 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

Everything you need to know about the HMS Dragon as warship finally leaves UK

The HMS Dragon, a Royal Navy destroyer, has set sail for Cyprus following deployment orders due to damage at the RAF Akrotiri runway.

Mar 11 • 08:24 UTC
🇬🇧 Sky News
National & Local

Two reasons it took so long to deploy warship - and ex-Navy commander says 'neither are good'

The deployment of HMS Dragon has been delayed due to ongoing issues in military funding and operational readiness, as highlighted by a former Royal Navy commander.

Mar 10 • 18:55 UTC
🇬🇧 Guardian
National & Local

Royal Navy’s HMS Dragon sails for eastern Mediterranean

The HMS Dragon, a Royal Navy Type 45 destroyer, has departed for the eastern Mediterranean following a hurried six-day preparation amidst ongoing tensions in the region.

Mar 10 • 17:02 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

HMS Dragon leaves Portsmouth naval base for Mediterranean to protect Cyprus

HMS Dragon, a Royal Navy warship, has deployed to the eastern Mediterranean to enhance security for Cyprus amidst rising tensions in the region.

Mar 10 • 16:40 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

Princess Kate sends hidden message on Commonwealth Day with subtle outfit detail

Princess Kate honored the late Queen Elizabeth at the Commonwealth Day service by wearing her jewelry and a navy outfit to convey a subtle message.

Mar 9 • 15:14 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
Life & Tech

I woke up blue and rushed to hospital, then the doctors started laughing

A man turned blue after sleeping on unwashed navy bedsheets, leading to a hospital visit where doctors found the cause humorous.

Mar 9 • 08:10 UTC
🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
World

HMS Prince of Wales, the British Aircraft Carrier

HMS Prince of Wales is one of the largest warships in British naval history and is part of the Queen Elizabeth class.

Mar 8 • 15:04 UTC
🇫🇷 Le Figaro
National & Local

In the Light of Middle Eastern Upheaval, Shocked Brits Discover the Weakness of the Iconic Royal Navy

The British public is alarmed by the Royal Navy's inability to quickly deploy naval resources to the Eastern Mediterranean amid escalating tensions in the region.

Mar 7 • 07:15 UTC
🇬🇧 Sky News
National & Local

The Royal Navy's destroyer will arrive too late for Cyprus - the French are already here

The Royal Navy's destroyer is set to arrive in Cyprus next week, too late to address immediate security concerns amid rising tensions in the region.

Mar 5 • 19:55 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
World

Moment Royal Navy tracks Russian warships in English Channel as tensions rise

The Royal Navy has been tracking Russian warships in the English Channel amidst heightened tensions, as part of a NATO operation.

Mar 5 • 10:57 UTC
🇬🇧 Guardian
National & Local

Penny Wong refuses to say if any Australian crew onboard US submarine that sank Iranian warship

The Australian government has not confirmed the presence of Australian crew on a US submarine that sank an Iranian warship, amidst rising tensions in the region.

Mar 5 • 10:00 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
World

'At least 80 dead' after US submarine hits Iranian warship in Sri Lanka

A US submarine reportedly sank an Iranian warship off the coast of Sri Lanka, resulting in at least 80 deaths and prompting a significant rescue operation.

Mar 4 • 14:16 UTC
🇬🇧 Guardian
World

US submarine sank Iranian warship off Sri Lanka’s coast, Hegseth says

A US submarine reportedly sank an Iranian warship off the coast of Sri Lanka, marking a significant military incident according to US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth.

Mar 4 • 13:33 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
World

Iranian warship sinks after 'submarine attack' with more than 100 missing

An Iranian warship named Iris Dena sank following a reported submarine attack, with 100 personnel missing and a rescue operation launched by Sri Lanka.

Mar 4 • 10:25 UTC
🇬🇧 Guardian
World

Middle East crisis live: US says nearly 2,000 targets hit in Iran war; Trump says navy may escort tankers through Strait of Hormuz

The US military reports significant strikes against Iranian targets and an escalation of Israeli attacks in Lebanon amidst the ongoing Middle East crisis.

Mar 4 • 02:38 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

TUI gives major update on Cyprus holidays and confirms next flight dates

TUI has announced cancellations of flights to Cyprus amidst rising tensions in the region following security concerns.

Mar 3 • 17:00 UTC
🇬🇧 Guardian
National & Local

UK considers sending Royal Navy destroyer to Cyprus

The UK is contemplating deploying a Royal Navy destroyer to Cyprus in response to drone threats targeting British military bases.

Mar 3 • 12:59 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

Next shoppers love Alison Hammond's 'gorgeous' £32 top that 'can be worn dressy or casual'

Viewers of This Morning were captivated by Alison Hammond's navy top, leading many to inquire about purchasing it from Next.

Feb 27 • 06:18 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

'Shark ate my arm and leg and I realised there was nothing I could do to stop it'

Paul de Gelder, a former Australian Navy diver, recounts his near-fatal shark attack during a training exercise in Sydney, which resulted in the loss of his arm and leg.

Feb 25 • 04:00 UTC
🇦🇺 ABC News AU
National & Local

British nuclear-powered attack submarine arrives in Perth for training exercises

The British submarine HMS Anson has arrived in Perth for a month-long training exercise as part of the AUKUS pact.

Feb 22 • 00:02 UTC
🇮🇹 Il Giornale
National & Local

Fincantieri, the capital increase sails into port. Order from the US Navy

Fincantieri successfully completed a €499.2 million capital increase, attracting five times the demand from institutional investors across several countries including the US, UK, and Italy.

Feb 20 • 04:00 UTC
🇬🇧 Guardian
World

Russia threatens to deploy navy to protect vessels from ‘western piracy’

A senior Russian official has warned that Russia may deploy its navy to protect vessels linked to Russia from potential European actions, highlighting rising tensions in maritime security.

Feb 17 • 09:46 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
World

Shocking moment US Navy ships collide on Caribbean mission with sailors hurt

A US Navy destroyer collided with a supply ship during an operation in the Caribbean, resulting in injuries to two sailors, who are in stable condition.

Feb 14 • 13:10 UTC
🇬🇧 Guardian
World

Mexico sends aid to Cuba as Sheinbaum walks diplomatic tightrope with US

Mexico has sent two navy ships loaded with humanitarian aid to Cuba amidst heightened economic pressures from the US under Donald Trump's administration.

Feb 12 • 20:09 UTC
🇨🇿 Aktuálně.cz
National & Local

We Are Weakening and the Enemy Is Noticing! What Is the Former Head of the British Army Warning About?

Former British Army Chief Nick Carter warns that the UK is suffering significant military cutbacks, weakening its armed forces while adversaries take note of this decline.

Feb 11 • 10:39 UTC
🇬🇧 Guardian
World

US shoots down Iranian drone flying towards aircraft carrier, navy says

The US military shot down an Iranian drone approaching the Abraham Lincoln aircraft carrier in the Arabian Sea using an F-35 fighter jet.

Feb 3 • 18:58 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
World

US Navy shoots down Iranian drone 'approaching American carrier' as war fears heighten

The US Navy shot down an Iranian Shahed-139 drone that was approaching the USS Abraham Lincoln, escalating tensions in the region.

Feb 3 • 18:00 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
World

Submarine worker's chilling claim about Navy UFO logbooks tracking 'fast movers' in ocean

A former US Navy submariner has alleged that the Navy has kept logbooks documenting sightings of unidentified objects moving rapidly in the ocean, coinciding with a report of 21 unexplained UFO cases by AARO.

Feb 3 • 01:00 UTC
🇭🇷 Večernji List
World

This is what Proteus looks like: It made history with the first autonomous flight, developed in Europe

The UK Royal Navy made history with the first autonomous flight of a full-sized helicopter named Proteus, designed for submarine tracking and high-risk missions, amidst increased defense budgets following Russia's invasion of Ukraine.

Jan 16 • 14:49 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
Life & Tech

Alison Hammond fans desperate to know where to buy her Kate Middleton-inspired dress

Fans of Alison Hammond are eager to discover the source of her elegant Kate Middleton-inspired navy dress worn on This Morning.

Jan 14 • 10:27 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
Crime & Justice

'Fake admiral' tried to convince neighbours he was 'spying on Russia for NATO'

Jonathan Carley posed as a Royal Navy admiral and misled neighbors about being a NATO spy monitoring Russia during a Remembrance Day service in Llandudno, Wales.

Jan 11 • 22:58 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
World

Horror deaths of hundreds of sailors eaten alive in sick shark feeding frenzy

In a tragic incident from July 1945, after the USS Indianapolis sank, hundreds of sailors faced deadly shark attacks while awaiting rescue, with only 316 survivors from an original crew of 900.

Jan 11 • 08:00 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
World

Russian oil tanker Bella 1 STORMED by US forces as Putin's navy watches on

US forces have seized the Russian-flagged oil tanker Marinera amid escalating tensions, with US law enforcement now on board following the operation led by the Department of Homeland Security.

Jan 7 • 13:27 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
World

Bella 1 ship tracker LIVE: Russia swarms Marinera oil tanker as WW3 fears rise

The Russian navy is escorting the Marinera oil tanker, previously known as Bella 1, as it sails towards Venezuela while being pursued by US forces amid rising tensions.

Jan 7 • 08:15 UTC
🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
Crime & Justice

Fine for British man who impersonated a senior military rank

A 65-year-old British man was fined £500 after admitting to wearing a Royal Navy admiral's uniform without military authorization during a Remembrance Day event in North Wales.

Jan 6 • 09:01 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

US spy jet circles Mexico coast as Trump threatens Venezuela-style attack

A US Navy P-8 Poseidon jet was observed circling Mexico's coast amid President Trump's threats of potential military action akin to Venezuela's situation.

Jan 5 • 21:02 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
Crime & Justice

How 'Fake Admiral' was caught - suspicous sword, odd comment and rare Royal Navy medal

Former teacher Jonathan Carley was caught impersonating a high-ranking Royal Navy official after veterans raised concerns about his unauthorized uniform and medals at parades, leading to a £500 fine.

Jan 5 • 17:36 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
Life & Tech

'Spectacular' action film with killer soundtrack on ITV tonight

ITV is airing the iconic 1980s action film Top Gun tonight, featuring Tom Cruise as a US Navy aviator.

Jan 3 • 07:00 UTC

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