Royal Navy
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UK Fighter Jets Scramble to Intercept Russian Aircraft Near HMS Prince of Wales
RAF F-35 jets intercepted a Russian Bear-F aircraft that performed unsafe maneuvers and dropped sonobuoys near the HMS Prince of Wales in the Norwegian Sea.
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UK Deploys ‘Kraken’ Autonomous Drone Fleet to Strait of Hormuz Amid Escalating Regional Conflict
The UK Ministry of Defence has announced a £115m deployment of the ‘Beehive’ modular system and Kraken autonomous drone boats to secure the Strait of Hormuz.
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Royal Navy Faces Capability Crisis Amid Calls for French Aid
Internal reports suggest the Royal Navy may require French support to secure British waters as fleet availability hits historic lows.
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UK Deploys HMS Dragon to Cyprus Amid Regional Tensions
Britain is deploying its advanced Type 45 destroyer HMS Dragon to Cyprus alongside counter-drone helicopters, following an Iranian drone attack on RAF Akrotiri.
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Fake Royal Navy Admiral Jonathan Carley Fined: The Unraveling of a Stolen Identity
Jonathan Carley, a former history teacher, was fined £500 for impersonating a Royal Navy Rear Admiral at a Remembrance Sunday ceremony in Llandudno, North Wales, in November 2025. His elaborate deception, involving a military uniform, a ceremonial sword, and rare…
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Full List: Military New Year Honours 2025 Recognises Extraordinary Service Across UK Forces
Discover the complete 2025 Military New Year Honours list, celebrating outstanding service across the Royal Navy, Army, Air Force, and royal staff. See who received top awards and why their contributions matter.

