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Navy’s new anti-ship missile bang on target

A target boat took a direct hit in the Irish Sea as the Royal Navy successfully tested its new missile to defeat terrorists and suicide bombers. HMS Sutherland fired four new Martlet missiles at a fast-moving speedboat off the Welsh coast to see whether the weapon could be launched from a ship as well as a helicopter. Martlet – also known as the Lightweight Multi-role … [Read more...] about Navy’s new anti-ship missile bang on target

Royal Navy warship, HMS St Albans, shadows Chinese destroyer Xian through English Channel

  Royal Navy frigate HMS St Albans is today monitoring the progress of a Chinese warship through the English Channel. The Portsmouth-based Type 23 frigate is shadowing the Chinese destroyer Xian as it sails east past the UK. St Albans will keep track of the Chinese ship’s activity as it transits through the UK’s area of interest. Commander John Cromie, the … [Read more...] about Royal Navy warship, HMS St Albans, shadows Chinese destroyer Xian through English Channel

Royal Navy and Royal Marines show their pride in London

Deafening cheers from a million-strong crowd followed sailors and Royal Marines as they showed their support for the LGBT+ community at Pride in London today. The streets of the capital were awash with colour and costumes as members of the UK armed forces and Ministry of Defence civilians joined the community celebration in their finest ceremonial uniforms. Dozens of … [Read more...] about Royal Navy and Royal Marines show their pride in London

Royal Navy warship, HMS Duncan, in Mediterranean patrols to prevent illegal activity and human trafficking

Warship HMS Duncan is conducting NATO security patrols with Spanish and French ships in the Mediterranean. The Type 45 destroyer left Cartagena this week to take part in Operation Sea Guardian – aimed at combating illegal activities and identifying and mitigating security threats, including terrorism-related, in the region. Portsmouth-based HMS Duncan is working alongside … [Read more...] about Royal Navy warship, HMS Duncan, in Mediterranean patrols to prevent illegal activity and human trafficking

Royal Navy appoints new First Sea Lord

Surrounded by family and watched by those at the head of the UK’s closest allies, Admiral Tony Radakin has taken over from Admiral Sir Philip Jones as Britain’s most senior sailor. The torch of Naval leadership today changed hands as Adm Jones stepped down after three years at the helm as First Sea Lord – and 41 years serving his nation. He formally handed over command of … [Read more...] about Royal Navy appoints new First Sea Lord

Royal Marines swoop on passenger ferry

Royal Marines stormed a passenger ferry packed with holidaymakers as they rehearsed boarding drills in the Channel. Using high-speed boats and their specialist climbing equipment, commandos deftly clambered aboard Brittany Ferries’ Armorique, ten miles off the south coast. The green berets of 539 Assault Squadron and 42 Commando swooped on the Plymouth-bound ship as she … [Read more...] about Royal Marines swoop on passenger ferry

Royal Fleet Auxiliary ship, RFA Mounts Bay, returns to island paradise it helped rebuild

Nearly two years after British military personnel helped rebuild it, Royal Navy support ship RFA Mounts Bay has returned to the British Virgin Islands capital of Tortola. The airmen of 211 Flight, who fly the Royal Navy’s Wildcat helicopter, dropped in on Road Town, Tortola, as part of a fact-finding mission to prepare themselves and their ship for the hurricane season which … [Read more...] about Royal Fleet Auxiliary ship, RFA Mounts Bay, returns to island paradise it helped rebuild

Royal Navy recipients in the Queen’s Birthday Honours list

HMS Queen Elizabeth’s first Commanding Officer and a Royal Navy aviator responsible for delivering the F-35 Lightning jets into service are among those recognised in the Queen’s Birthday Honours List 2019. In total 22 men and women from across the Royal Navy and Royal Marines have dates at Buckingham Palace to acknowledge their long-standing and energetic service, from … [Read more...] about Royal Navy recipients in the Queen’s Birthday Honours list

Chris Linton, New Light is out 28 June under Featherstone Music

There’s a quiet contemplation that sits just out of frame with Chris Linton’s music. His voice is raw and fragile- at times it seems to crack under its own weight, and in other moments it swells and bursts in a furor. His reflections are honest, and his intent is clear; this is his story, and these are words only he could write. Hailing from the sleepy harbor town of … [Read more...] about Chris Linton, New Light is out 28 June under Featherstone Music

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