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British and Italian forces working alongside each other during Neptune Strike.
British and Italian forces working alongside each other during Neptune Strike.
November 25, 2025 at 7:01 AM
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British and Italian forces working alongside each other during Neptune Strike.
British and Italian forces working alongside each other during Neptune Strike.
British and Italian F-35 jets on the deck of the UK's flagship HMS Prince of Wales.
November 24, 2025 at 9:12 PM
British and Italian F-35 jets on the deck of the UK's flagship HMS Prince of Wales.
HMS Somerset kept watch as the Russian Yantar hung around in the UK’s wider waters.
November 24, 2025 at 7:21 PM
HMS Somerset kept watch as the Russian Yantar hung around in the UK’s wider waters.
🍝Pasta anyone? As part of Exercise Neptune Strike, HMS Prince of Wales recently played host to Italian F-35 jets as she reached Full Operating Capability.
November 24, 2025 at 5:21 PM
🍝Pasta anyone? As part of Exercise Neptune Strike, HMS Prince of Wales recently played host to Italian F-35 jets as she reached Full Operating Capability.
Merlins of 845 NAS deployed with the UK Carrier Strike Group have returned to RNAS Yeovilton.
November 24, 2025 at 3:21 PM
Merlins of 845 NAS deployed with the UK Carrier Strike Group have returned to RNAS Yeovilton.
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2 PARA wait to board RAF Chinooks during Exercise Pinion Titanearlier this year.
2 PARA wait to board RAF Chinooks during Exercise Pinion Titanearlier this year.
November 24, 2025 at 7:01 AM
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2 PARA wait to board RAF Chinooks during Exercise Pinion Titanearlier this year.
2 PARA wait to board RAF Chinooks during Exercise Pinion Titanearlier this year.
🇬🇮NEARLY HOME!!!🇬🇮
HMS Prince of Wales, along with HMS Dauntless, HMS Richmond and RFA Tideforce arrived in Gibraltar today.
HMS Prince of Wales, along with HMS Dauntless, HMS Richmond and RFA Tideforce arrived in Gibraltar today.
November 23, 2025 at 5:01 PM
🇬🇮NEARLY HOME!!!🇬🇮
HMS Prince of Wales, along with HMS Dauntless, HMS Richmond and RFA Tideforce arrived in Gibraltar today.
HMS Prince of Wales, along with HMS Dauntless, HMS Richmond and RFA Tideforce arrived in Gibraltar today.
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Vulcan XM655 at RAF Halton back in 2017.
Vulcan XM655 at RAF Halton back in 2017.
November 23, 2025 at 7:01 AM
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Vulcan XM655 at RAF Halton back in 2017.
Vulcan XM655 at RAF Halton back in 2017.
HMS Duncan arrived in Hamburg yesterday for a short stop and welcomed visitors today; she is set to depart on Tuesday.
November 22, 2025 at 8:01 PM
HMS Duncan arrived in Hamburg yesterday for a short stop and welcomed visitors today; she is set to depart on Tuesday.
In support of NATO, the largest 5th generation Carrier Air Wing is taking part in Exercise Neptune Strike.
November 22, 2025 at 5:21 PM
In support of NATO, the largest 5th generation Carrier Air Wing is taking part in Exercise Neptune Strike.
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Leander class frigate HMS Phoebe in the US back in 1990.
Leander class frigate HMS Phoebe in the US back in 1990.
November 22, 2025 at 7:01 AM
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Leander class frigate HMS Phoebe in the US back in 1990.
Leander class frigate HMS Phoebe in the US back in 1990.
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A Challenger (A30) tank crosses a Bailey bridge near Esch in October 1944.
A Challenger (A30) tank crosses a Bailey bridge near Esch in October 1944.
November 21, 2025 at 7:01 AM
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A Challenger (A30) tank crosses a Bailey bridge near Esch in October 1944.
A Challenger (A30) tank crosses a Bailey bridge near Esch in October 1944.
Following a UK first by downing high-speed drones during trials, a £316 million contract has been awarded to MBDA to fit the DragonFire laser to RN ships with it being fitted to a Type 45 by 2027.
November 20, 2025 at 5:21 PM
Following a UK first by downing high-speed drones during trials, a £316 million contract has been awarded to MBDA to fit the DragonFire laser to RN ships with it being fitted to a Type 45 by 2027.
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A Royal Navy Merlin on the deck of HMS Prince of Wales earlier this year.
A Royal Navy Merlin on the deck of HMS Prince of Wales earlier this year.
November 20, 2025 at 7:01 AM
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A Royal Navy Merlin on the deck of HMS Prince of Wales earlier this year.
A Royal Navy Merlin on the deck of HMS Prince of Wales earlier this year.
On the edge of UK waters, north of Scotland, HMS Somerset, along with RAF Poseidon MRA1 aircraft have been monitoring the Russian spy ship – the Yantar, the Defence Secretary has confirmed.
November 19, 2025 at 7:26 PM
On the edge of UK waters, north of Scotland, HMS Somerset, along with RAF Poseidon MRA1 aircraft have been monitoring the Russian spy ship – the Yantar, the Defence Secretary has confirmed.
The crew member of RFA Tidesurge who went missing off the coast of Ireland has been named as 26-year-old Seaman James Elliott from Northumberland, Head of the Royal Fleet Auxiliary Commodore Sam Shattock has confirmed.
November 19, 2025 at 5:21 PM
The crew member of RFA Tidesurge who went missing off the coast of Ireland has been named as 26-year-old Seaman James Elliott from Northumberland, Head of the Royal Fleet Auxiliary Commodore Sam Shattock has confirmed.
HMS Richmond has arrived in Palma de Mallorca, Spain.
November 18, 2025 at 5:21 PM
HMS Richmond has arrived in Palma de Mallorca, Spain.
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Royal Marines during Exercise Tarasiss in Norway earlier this year.
Royal Marines during Exercise Tarasiss in Norway earlier this year.
November 18, 2025 at 7:01 AM
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Royal Marines during Exercise Tarasiss in Norway earlier this year.
Royal Marines during Exercise Tarasiss in Norway earlier this year.
For the very first time, the UK's Flagship HMS Prince of Wales and her Carrier Strike Group are now under NATO command, reaching Full Operating Capability.
November 17, 2025 at 5:20 PM
For the very first time, the UK's Flagship HMS Prince of Wales and her Carrier Strike Group are now under NATO command, reaching Full Operating Capability.
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A Royal Gun Salute marking His Majesty the King's birthday last week.
A Royal Gun Salute marking His Majesty the King's birthday last week.
November 17, 2025 at 7:01 AM
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A Royal Gun Salute marking His Majesty the King's birthday last week.
A Royal Gun Salute marking His Majesty the King's birthday last week.
Sad news today, following an extensive search for a missing crew member from RFA Tidesurge off the coast of Ireland, has now ended with the individual not being found, the MoD has confirmed.
November 16, 2025 at 4:13 PM
Sad news today, following an extensive search for a missing crew member from RFA Tidesurge off the coast of Ireland, has now ended with the individual not being found, the MoD has confirmed.
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A RAF Tornado F3 escorts a Russian TU-160 Blackjack in the UK area of interest way back in 2010.
A RAF Tornado F3 escorts a Russian TU-160 Blackjack in the UK area of interest way back in 2010.
November 16, 2025 at 7:01 AM
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A RAF Tornado F3 escorts a Russian TU-160 Blackjack in the UK area of interest way back in 2010.
A RAF Tornado F3 escorts a Russian TU-160 Blackjack in the UK area of interest way back in 2010.
As the UK CSG nears the end of the deployment, HMS Dauntless arrived in Italy this morning for a short visit. "Families and friends can expect a PDF with details of Homecoming", which will also be available on the RN Forum.
November 15, 2025 at 5:35 PM
As the UK CSG nears the end of the deployment, HMS Dauntless arrived in Italy this morning for a short visit. "Families and friends can expect a PDF with details of Homecoming", which will also be available on the RN Forum.
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HMS Howe passing through the Suez Canal on her way to the Pacific in July 1944.
HMS Howe passing through the Suez Canal on her way to the Pacific in July 1944.
November 15, 2025 at 7:01 AM
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HMS Howe passing through the Suez Canal on her way to the Pacific in July 1944.
HMS Howe passing through the Suez Canal on her way to the Pacific in July 1944.
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A British Army Warrior during Exercise Reforger back in 1985.
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A British Army Warrior during Exercise Reforger back in 1985.
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November 14, 2025 at 7:24 AM
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A British Army Warrior during Exercise Reforger back in 1985.
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A British Army Warrior during Exercise Reforger back in 1985.
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