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Naval warfare force of the United Kingdom

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The Royal Navy (RN) is the naval warfare force of the Ministry of Defence, and a component of His Majesty's Naval Service. Although warships were used by English and Scottish kings from the early medieval period, the first major maritime engagements were fought in the Hundred Years' War against France. The modern Royal Navy traces its origins to the English Navy of the early 16th century; the oldest of the UK's armed services, it is consequently known as the Senior Service.

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Royal Navy destroyer tracks Russian vessels in Channel A Royal Navy destroyer has been tracking Russian vessels in the English Channel that are suspected of supplying munitions to Syria. Commander David Armstrong, Captain of HMS Iron Duke, says that.. Credit: ODN Duration: 02:36Published 1 week ago

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'Weak' turtles washed up on UK shores released back into the sea Royal Navy patrol ship crew have released six rare turtles back into the wild in the North Atlantic after they washed up on UK shores. Sky News - Published on September 28, 2024
Royal Navy warship intercepts 'narco-sub' for first time A Royal Navy warship has intercepted a so-called "narco-sub", seizing cocaine with a street value of £160m. Sky News - Published on September 12, 2024

Pensioner bankrupt after tax 'dupe' - as MPs regroup to fight 'draconian legislation' When John left behind his 30-year career in the Royal Navy to work in IT, he did not envision it would leave him bankrupt with his mental health in tatters. Sky News - Published on September 10, 2024
Royal Navy serviceman who died after helicopter crashed in English Channel named A Royal Navy serviceman who died when a helicopter ditched in the English Channel during a training exercise has been named as Lieutenant Rhodri Leyshon. Sky News - Published on September 6, 2024
Royal Navy seizes cocaine worth £40m from Caribbean smugglers A British warship has seized cocaine with a street value of more than £40m from drug traffickers in the Caribbean, the Royal Navy has said. Sky News - Published on August 25, 2024

'Remarkable' wreck of sunken WWI ship 'found' A wreck discovered off the Aberdeenshire coast is believed to be a lost Royal Navy warship that was sunk by a German U-boat during the First World War. Sky News - Published on August 16, 2024
Chinese warships travel through UK waters - watched by Royal Navy Two Chinese warships have travelled through UK waters closely watched by a British frigate in a rare transit, the Royal Navy has revealed. Sky News - Published on August 10, 2024
Hurricane Beryl heads towards Cancun as Royal Navy sends aid ship The Royal Navy has sent a warship to help with Hurricane Beryl relief efforts - as the deadly storm heads towards Mexico. Sky News - Published on July 4, 2024
UK to get at least 25 new warships thanks to defence spending rise - Shapps The Royal Navy will get 25 new warships - and could get three more - as the government indicates where its planned rise in defence spending will go. Sky News - Published on May 14, 2024

UK warship downs Houthi missile - as Palestinian officials say five killed in Israeli strikes A UK warship has shot down a Houthi missile targeting a merchant ship in the Gulf of Aden, the Royal Navy has said. Sky News - Published on April 25, 2024
Royal Navy recruits no longer need to be swimmers Anyone seeking to join the Royal Navy will no longer need to prove they can swim in what one defence source called a "desperate" relaxing of standards to tackle a recruitment crisis. Sky News - Published on April 11, 2024
Royal Navy nuclear submarine whistleblower claims being left in limbo is like 'a second injury' A whistleblower who raised the alarm 18 months ago about alleged sexual harassment and abuse onboard the UK's nuclear-armed submarines says she feels let down and left in limbo by the Royal Navy. Sky News - Published on April 8, 2024	Royal Navy ship to be deployed in Gaza aid effort A Royal Navy ship will be deployed to help get more aid into Gaza, the UK government has announced. Sky News - Published on April 6, 2024
Royal Navy support sailors vote to strike - and it 'could put security at risk' Civilian sailors on the Royal Navy's support fleet have for the first time voted for strike action over a significant erosion in pay in a move that could impact UK security. Sky News - Published on April 5, 2024	Trident missile crashed into ocean during test launch A Trident missile has misfired and crashed into the ocean off the coast of Florida during a rare test launch by a British nuclear submarine in an embarrassing blow for the Royal Navy. Sky News - Published on February 20, 2024
Two navy warships crash off coast of Bahrain Two UK warships have collided off the coast of Bahrain, the Royal Navy has said. Sky News - Published on January 20, 2024	Police search Gibraltar car park for Royal Navy sailor missing since 1986 Detectives investigating the disappearance of a Royal Navy sailor more than 37 years ago are searching a car park in Gibraltar after receiving new information. Sky News - Published on January 17, 2024
Missile hits vessel from above off Yemen coast, says UK military A vessel near Yemen has been hit from above by a missile, according to a Royal Navy agency. Sky News - Published on January 15, 2024	Navy game 'biggest event of season' for RAF in cup Inter-forces rivalry comes to the Challenge Cup on Saturday, when the Royal Air Force take on the Royal Navy for a place in round two. BBC Sport - Published on January 12, 2024
Watch: Challenge Cup first round - Royal Air Force v Royal Navy Watch live coverage from the Challenge Cup first round as the Royal Air Force face the Royal Navy. BBC Sport - Published on January 11, 2024	UK sends warship to Guyana amid Venezuela tensions Britain will deploy a Royal Navy warship to Guyana in solidarity with the Commonwealth nation - as the South American country argues with Venezuela over jungle territory containing huge amounts of oil.. Sky News - Published on December 24, 2023
HMS Diamond to join international task force protecting the Red Sea The Royal Navy's HMS Diamond is to join the international task force protecting ships that travel through the Red Sea, after a spate of attacks by Houthi militia. Sky News - Published on December 19, 2023	Royal Navy shoots down attack drone in anger for first time in decades A Royal Navy warship has shot down an attack drone suspected of targeting commercial ships in the Red Sea. Sky News - Published on December 16, 2023
Sailors reunited with families as UK's biggest warship returns to base Sailors on board the Royal Navy aircraft carrier HMS Prince of Wales were met by crowds of loved ones as the vessel returned to a UK naval base. Sky News - Published on December 11, 2023	Love letters to French sailors confiscated by British in 1758 opened for first time Personal letters confiscated by Britain's Royal Navy 265 years ago before they could reach French sailors during the Seven Years' War have been read for the first time. Sky News - Published on November 6, 2023
UK sending navy ships and spy planes to support Israel The UK will send RAF aircraft and Royal Navy ships to carry out surveillance over Israel in a show of support following the Hamas incursion over the weekend. Sky News - Published on October 12, 2023	Kate gets the giggles as lifejacket suddenly inflates during royal visit The Princess of Wales burst into laughter during a visit to a Royal Navy air base when a lifejacket she was wearing suddenly inflated. Sky News - Published on September 18, 2023
Royal Navy recruitment fall 'could hamper ability to man nuclear deterrent' The Royal Navy has suffered a serious drop in recruitment that could hamper its ability to fight at sea and even man the nuclear deterrent unless fixed, defence sources have warned. Sky News - Published on July 8, 2023	Expert explains why the Titan submersible may have suffered 'catastrophic implosion' A former Royal Navy submarine captain has explained the possible reasons for the "catastrophic implosion" suffered by the Titan submersible on its descent to the wreck of the Titanic. Sky News - Published on June 23, 2023
Navy boss reveals fears over staffing of UK's nuclear deterrent The submarine service – which delivers the UK's nuclear deterrent – is not "awash with people" and work is under way to attract new recruits, the head of the Royal Navy has said. Sky News - Published on June 18, 2023	King honours sailors who played role in late Queen's funeral The King has presented honours to Royal Navy sailors who played a symbolic role in his mother's funeral procession, one of whom is heavily pregnant. Sky News - Published on May 30, 2023
Navy's 'Bond ship' in first trial of quantum navigation system The Royal Navy has carried out the first trial of a quantum navigation system that could allow a vessel to know its precise position anywhere in the world without using GPS. Sky News - Published on May 25, 2023	Prince of Wales takes to the water in rowing challenge The Prince of Wales joined Royal Navy submariners as they took on a rowing challenge to raise money to support their mental health. Sky News - Published on May 21, 2023
Royal Navy sailor found dead in Stockholm An investigation has been launched after a Royal Navy sailor was found dead in a residence in Sweden. Sky News - Published on May 15, 2023	Sabotage investigation after cables 'damaged intentionally' on Royal Navy warship Alleged sabotage onboard a next-generation Royal Navy warship at a Scottish shipyard has sparked an inquiry into who was responsible. Sky News - Published on May 13, 2023
Official files on £1.3bn Royal Navy submarine 'found in loos of Wetherspoons pub' Official documents about a Royal Navy submarine have reportedly been discovered in the toilets of a Wetherspoons pub. Sky News - Published on April 28, 2023	Missile haul intercepted by Royal Navy 'proves Iran is breaking UN resolutions' A basic mistake by the Iranian military has helped prove it is breaching UN Security Council resolutions on drones and missiles, says the UK. Sky News - Published on February 13, 2023
Royal Navy sailor, 24, found dead at Cornwall training base A Royal Navy sailor has been found dead at a training base in Cornwall. Sky News - Published on February 12, 2023	Navy ship forced back to base after contaminated water incident A Royal Navy ship has had to return to a naval base as a "precautionary measure" after an alleged incident involving contaminated water on board. Sky News - Published on February 4, 2023