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British archives volunteer finds another paper tucked in a captured ship’s report. Turns out, it’s a rare copy of the US Declaration of Independence

"It's not just a document, it's an artifact."

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Rare 1776 copy of US Declaration of Independence discovered in London after 250 years

A rare copy of the Declaration of Independence, believed to have been lost for more than 250 years, has been discovered at Britain's National Archives in London, making it the only known example of its kind to survive outside the United States. The National Archives said the Declaration was among…

The Times of India

Rare copy of Declaration of Independence found in UK archives ahead of America’s 250th anniversary

The document was attached to a report detailing the capture of the American privateer Dalton on Christmas Eve, 1776

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‘Vanishingly rare’ copy of US Declaration of Independence found by volunteer in UK archives

One of 11 surviving copies of ‘Exeter printing’ and only one known outside US was taken from American privateer ship

The Guardian - UK

Royal Navy man jailed in 2001 for two murders allegedly sexually assaulted four others, jury told

Winchester court hears accusations of offences by former petty officer Allan Grimson against males as young as 14

The Guardian - UK

UK Goes All-In On Modern Warfare: £5bn Drone and AI Investment to Counter Growing Global Threats

Prime Minister Keir Starmer unveils a £15 billion Defence Investment Plan, emphasising drones and autonomous systems to counter Russian threats, while reallocating funds from less urgent projects.

International Business Times UK

The End of Britain's Iconic Destroyers? Royal Navy's Future Fleet Will Be Built Around Drones Instead

The Royal Navy will replace its Type 45 destroyers with drone-armed Common Combat Vessels due to budget constraints, marking a shift towards hybrid naval capabilities.

International Business Times UK

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What will the Navy’s modern uncrewed vessels look like and what will replace the destroyers?

The new defence investment plan (Dip) means the Navy will plan uncrewed, drone-compatible vessels

The Independent UK

Royal Navy shadows Russian warships in UK waters for three months

Five navy ships have been involved in the monitoring of the Admiral Grigorovich

The Independent UK

Bremont debuts a trilogy of military-approved watches for the Army, Navy and RAF

Bremont’s HMAF collection is designed for use by His Majesty’s Armed Forces

Russia-UK tensions flare again: What make the English Channel so contentious

A recent incident involving a Russian frigate firing warning shots near a British yacht in the English Channel has reignited historical tensions. This event, occurring near the Isle of Wight, echoes the 1904 Dogger Bank incident. The Channel's strategic importance for Russia's vital oil exports, often carried by a 'shadow…

The Times of India

Timeline of UK-Russia incidents at sea since the war in Ukraine began

The incident between the yacht and the Admiral Grigorovich is the latest friction to occur between the UK and Russia at sea

The Independent UK

Starmer slams Russian warship's ‘reckless’ warning shots in English Channel

The decision by a Russian warship to fire warning shots near a British yacht in the English Channel on Tuesday was "reckless", UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer said Wednesday. The British defence ministry described it as an "isolated incident" with no suspected link to the boarding by British commandos of…

France 24

What is the Russian frigate Admiral Grigorovich? The warship that fired shots at yacht in English Channel

The ship, a Black Sea fleet frigate, has been shadowed by the Royal Navy on a few occasions as it has passed through the English Channel

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Who could replace John Healey as defence secretary?

Runners and riders include an ex-marine, the son of a Royal Navy submariner and a long-time Labour insider

The Guardian - UK

MoD reports ‘minor technical issue’ with aircraft carrier docked in Norway

HMS Prince of Wales expected to set sail in the coming days, Ministry of Defence says

Evening Standard

Technical issue detected on UK’s largest warship while docked in Norway

Earlier this month, HMS Prince of Wales set sail from Scotland for Nordic waters to provide security in the Atlantic and High North regions.

The Independent UK

HMS Prince of Wales: UK’s largest warship breaks down again

HMS Prince of Wales weighs 65,000 tonnes, and has a top speed in excess of 25 knots per hour and a range of 10,000 nautical miles

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The Independent UK

Russia wants to cause UK harm – it’s time to take that seriously, ex-military chief warns

Exclusive: Lord Peach, the former chief of the defence staff, warns British households and businesses need to prepare

The Independent UK

Prince of Wales marks 125th anniversary of submarine service at Scotland’s main naval base

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Prince William tours Royal Navy nuclear submarine during Scottish naval base visit

William toured a Vanguard Class submarine, one of four Trident vessels forming the UK’s nuclear deterrent

Evening Standard

Prince of Wales attends 125th anniversary of naval base’s submarine service

He later met with service families at a community centre in the neighbouring town of Helensburgh.

Evening Standard

King tells Royal Marines of his ‘profound shock’ over helicopter tragedy

Charles revealed his sadness as he presented new colours to Royal Marines Commando units at Windsor Castle.

International Business Times UK

'Only Serving Female Commando' Among Three Royal Navy Personnel Killed in Devon Helicopter Crash

Three Royal Navy personnel, including Britain's only serving female commando, died in a helicopter training crash near Dartmoor. An investigation is ongoing into the tragic incident.

The Guardian - UK

Britain’s only female naval commando among victims of Devon helicopter crash

Lt Lily-Mae Fisher, Lt Cmdr Chris Gayson and Petty Officer Owen Green died during Royal Navy training exercise

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