Royal Navy and Royal Marines amphibious experts and veterans of 1982 are making a determined effort to finally find the ‘lost wreck’ of the Falklands campaign. Through painstaking research, highly-accurate computer modelling, detailed understanding of weather and sea conditions, they hope to narrow down the search area based on where Landing Craft Foxtrot 4 was last … [Read more...] about Hunt is on for the ‘lost wreck’ of the Falklands as HMS Albion marks tragedy’s 40th anniversary
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Royal Navy sends Jubilee tribute to The Queen from around the globe
Sailors around the world have sent a traditional Royal Navy tribute to mark the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee. On deployment in the Gulf, on patrol in the Atlantic, safeguarding home waters or undergoing training at bases in the UK, sailors lined up on parade grounds and flight decks to celebrate Her Majesty’s 70-year reign and this weekend’s jubilee celebrations. Few places … [Read more...] about Royal Navy sends Jubilee tribute to The Queen from around the globe
Sailors and Royal Marines primed for Platinum Jubilee Pageant at Buckingham Palace
More than 200 personnel, supported by the Royal Marines Corps of Drums, will march in London at the Platinum Jubilee Pageant alongside members of the Royal Air Force, British Army and military personnel from across the Commonwealth. During final preparations at HMS Collingwood in Fareham, those taking part have spoken of their pride and excitement. State ceremonial … [Read more...] about Sailors and Royal Marines primed for Platinum Jubilee Pageant at Buckingham Palace
Royal Navy first in Gulf as drone delivers supplies to minehunter on operations
A robot boat delivered supplies to a Royal Navy warship on operations in the Gulf for the first time as the British and US navies pushed tech boundaries. Sailors from HMS Bangor collected equipment ferried out to their ship by a small American boat to allow them to continue a minehunting exercise. The unmanned jet boat has been used by the US Navy to hunt mines, lowering … [Read more...] about Royal Navy first in Gulf as drone delivers supplies to minehunter on operations
First Sea Lord encourages Royal Navy to invest in global partnerships and embrace technology
Britain’s most senior sailor has today said the Royal Navy’s commitment to operating with international partners and embracing technology are as important as ever amid the ongoing conflict in Ukraine. Speaking at today’s (Thursday 5th) Sea Power Conference at Arundel House, in London, First Sea Lord Admiral Sir Ben Key reflected on the last defence review and said Russia’s … [Read more...] about First Sea Lord encourages Royal Navy to invest in global partnerships and embrace technology
Royal Navy completes largest Arctic defence exercise since the Cold War
More than 3,000 sailors and Royal Marines were deployed deep inside the Arctic Circle – ashore, at sea and in the skies of Norway – to demonstrate the UK’s commitment to safeguarding Europe’s ‘northern flank’ against any aggressor. They joined more than 27,000 personnel, warships, armour, and air power from more than two dozen NATO allies and partners for Cold Response 2022, … [Read more...] about Royal Navy completes largest Arctic defence exercise since the Cold War
Commandos launch stealth raid from Royal Navy sub as Arctic training intensifies
Against the backdrop of snow-covered mountains of a Norwegian fjord an elite team of commandos launch a raid in a small boat from a Royal Navy submarine. UK forces used the largest winter exercise hosted in Norway in 30 years to demonstrate the unique combined capabilities of the Royal Marines and Submarine Service. In Lyngenfjord, three dozen miles east of Tromso deep … [Read more...] about Commandos launch stealth raid from Royal Navy sub as Arctic training intensifies
Massive Arctic exercise moves into top gear as amphibious raids begin
The largest military exercise in Norway in a generation shifts up a gear with UK Commando Forces spearheading amphibious raids in the icy fjords of the Arctic. Landing and raiding craft, plus troop-carrying helicopters are putting elite Royal Marines and their equipment on the snow-covered shores of northern Norway as Exercise Cold Response moves into its ‘business … [Read more...] about Massive Arctic exercise moves into top gear as amphibious raids begin
Navy’s Antarctic research ship highlights impact of climate change as huge glacier melts
Sailors on the Royal Navy’s polar research ship found an enormous Antarctic glacier vanishing at an alarming rate. The mighty Sunshine Glacier has shrunk by one seventh in 20 years – an area the size of more than 130 football pitches has melted away. Where HMS Protector’s small hi-tech survey boat sailed was a towering wall of ice some 700 metres from the glacier’s snout … [Read more...] about Navy’s Antarctic research ship highlights impact of climate change as huge glacier melts
Royal Navy scores heaviest drugs bust in a decade with 6½-tonne-£6.5m hash haul
Drugs worth £6.5m were captured by the Royal Navy as HMS Montrose struck a third blow to traffickers in two months. The frigate pounced on a suspect dhow in a dawn raid – and five hours later Montrose’s sailors and Royal Marines had bagged 6½ tonnes of hashish, the heaviest haul of drugs seized by allied warships in the Middle East in a decade. It’s the third strike of … [Read more...] about Royal Navy scores heaviest drugs bust in a decade with 6½-tonne-£6.5m hash haul
