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HMS Wave night replenishment at sea

Royal Fleet Auxiliary Workers Announce Three More Days of Strike Action Amid Ongoing Pay Dispute

Nautilus International has announced an additional three days of strike action by Royal Fleet Auxiliary workers from September 20-22, aligning with the start of the Labour Party conference. This move continues the...
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HMS Cardigan bay at sunset

RFA Cardigan Bay Returns to the UK After Humanitarian Mission in Gaza

RFA Cardigan Bay has returned to the UK after delivering crucial humanitarian supplies to Gaza amidst the Israel-Hamas conflict. The ship and its crew demonstrated remarkable resilience and professionalism throughout their mission,...
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Royal marine Commando at sunset

UK Royal Marines Go Deep Behind Enemy Lines in Korean Peninsula Exercises - backup

UK Royal Marines have demonstrated their expertise in covert operations during Exercise Ssang Yong on the Korean Peninsula. Working alongside U.S. and South Korean forces, the commandos executed high-risk missions, from intelligence...
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Royal Navy Installs Advanced 5-Inch Gun on HMS Glasgow, Enhancing Submarine Hunting Capabilities

Royal Navy Installs Advanced 5-Inch Gun on HMS Glasgow, Enhancing Submarine Hunting Capabilities

The Royal Navy's HMS Glasgow, the first of eight new Type 26 frigates, has been armed with a state-of-the-art 5-inch Mk45 Mod 4A gun. This cutting-edge weapon enhances the ship's ability to...
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HMS Queen Elizabeth

Royal Navy Pilot Identified After Fatal Helicopter Crash in the Channel

"Royal Navy pilot Lieutenant Rhodri Leyshon, 31, has been named as the victim of a fatal helicopter crash in the English Channel during night-flying exercises. Two other crew members were rescued with...
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