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Navy intercepts Russian warship and tanker in English Channel

Defence Secretary John Healey warned Moscow: ‘We see you. We know what you’re doing. We are ready’

Evening Standard · Nov 23, 2025

Royal Navy intercepts Russian warship and tanker off UK coast

The Royal Navy intercepted a Russian warship and tanker in the Dover Strait and English Channel

The Independent UK · Nov 23, 2025

DragonFire laser shoots down high‑speed drones traveling at 400mph, costs $13 per shot — UK Navy to begin deploying system on destroyers

The UK Ministry of Defence (MoD) has announced that the high‑power laser system DragonFire successfully shot down drones travelling at speeds up to 650 km/h during recent trials in Scotland.

Tom’s Hardware · Nov 23, 2025

Russian spies blamed for sabotage of key railway line in Poland as Vladimir Putin tests Nato

‘This is the first act of sabotage of this scale on Polish tracks since the end of World War II,’ says Lukasz Wojdyga, director of the Centre for Strategic Studies at Warsaw’s Enterprise Institute

Evening Standard · Nov 18, 2025

Royal Navy Crew Member Missing Update: What Led Authorities To End The Search

Authorities have ended the search for the missing Royal Navy crew member off Ireland's coast after extensive efforts. Here's what officials have confirmed so far.

International Business Times UK · Nov 17, 2025

British aircraft carrier to be placed under direct Nato command, Healey says

The Royal Navy aircraft carrier and its advanced fighter jets are committed to Nato exercise in the Mediterranean, Defence Secretary John Healey said.

Evening Standard · Nov 16, 2025

Missing RFA Sailor Case Raises Tough Question: Is Britain's Naval Workforce Stretched Too Thin?

The extensive search for a missing Royal Fleet Auxiliary sailor off Ireland's coast has ended, raising questions about whether Britain's naval workforce is under increasing strain.

International Business Times UK · Nov 16, 2025

Search ends for UK Navy crew member off north-west coast of Ireland

The Ministry of Defence said the missing RFA Tidesurge crew member has not been found and their family has been informed.

Evening Standard · Nov 16, 2025

Man charged after ‘fake rear admiral’ gatecrashes Remembrance service

Jonathan Carley, 64, charged after man photographed wearing high-ranking uniform and 12 medals at war memorial

The Independent UK · Nov 14, 2025

Princess Royal lays wreath in solemn moment with veterans in Singapore

Princess Anne visited Commonwealth war graves and Royal Navy vessel HMS Spey on the first day of her visit to Singapore.

The Independent UK · Nov 12, 2025