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www.independent.co.uk
1 month ago
UK news

Royal Navy recruits no longer required to swim in desperate' bid to boost applicants

Royal Navy drops swimming test for applicants to boost recruitment. [ more ]
www.independent.co.uk
1 month ago
UK news

Royal Navy sailors arrested on suspicion of raiding US base for iPads and video games

Royal Navy sailors arrested for stealing electronics on US base
Allegations of theft from duty-free store using security alarm-proof bags [ more ]
www.independent.co.uk
2 months ago
UK news

Fresh embarrassment for Navy as fire breaks out on 3bn flagship HMS Queen Elizabeth

Fire incident on HMS Queen Elizabeth under control
Challenges faced by HMS Queen Elizabeth with coupling issues [ more ]
www.independent.co.uk
3 months ago
UK news

UK to test fire first nuclear missile since failed launch in 2016

The Royal Navy is set to test its first nuclear missile since a failed launch in 2016.
The HMS Vanguard recently underwent a 500 million upgrade and will carry out the launch for its final test. [ more ]
www.independent.co.uk
3 months ago
UK news

Head of US navy says UK should reconsider size of armed forces in rare intervention

US administration warns UK to review size of armed forces
Concerns raised over UK's defence capabilities and need for investment in Navy and Army [ more ]
www.independent.co.uk
3 months ago
UK news

Watch: Grant Shapps responds to two Royal Navy ships crashing in Bahrain

The UK Defence Secretary, Grant Shapps, has confirmed that an investigation is underway following a collision between two Royal Navy ships in Bahrain.
Video footage appears to show HMS Chiddingfold reversing into HMS Bangor in the incident. [ more ]
www.independent.co.uk
3 months ago
UK news

Grant Shapps denies incompetence as Navy ships crash: Accidents happen'

Defence Secretary Grant Shapps denies incompetence in Royal Navy ship collision.
Shapps defends military and insists British Army size will not dip below 73,000. [ more ]
www.independent.co.uk
4 months ago
UK news

Royal Navy underfunded', says shadow defence secretary as UK strikes Houthi group

The Royal Navy is underfunded and hollowed out.
Former defence secretary admits that the government has underfunded the armed forces. [ more ]
www.independent.co.uk
5 months ago
UK news

British warship shoots down suspected attack drone over Red Sea

A Royal Navy destroyer warship has shot down a suspected attack drone over the Red Sea, marking the first time the Royal Navy has shot down an aerial target in anger since 1991.
The HMS Diamond was sent to the region two weeks ago amid growing international concern about the threat to shipping. [ more ]
www.independent.co.uk
5 months ago
France news

Britain says a Royal Navy ship has shot down an attack drone over the Red Sea

A Royal Navy warship has shot down a suspected attack drone targeting commercial ships in the Red Sea.
This is the first time the Royal Navy has shot down an aerial target in anger since the 1991 Gulf War. [ more ]
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