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Royal Navy frigates shadow Russian warships close to UK waters

HMS Mersey has also shadowed Russian military research vessel Akademik Ioffe.

The Independent UK · Sep 6, 2022

Letters of last resort - Liz Truss faces secret nuclear war decision every UK Prime Minister takes alone

Choice of four options commanders of Trident nuclear submarines could be told to do - including whether to retaliate or not

Wales Online · Sep 6, 2022

Brooch containing lock of Admiral Lord Nelson’s hair to be sold at auction

The jewellery item, which was once owned by William Waldegrave, 1st Baron Radstock, has a pre-sale estimate of £2,000 to £4,000.

The Independent UK · Sep 6, 2022

Navy sued over claims officer was removed from Faslane sub due to nuclear views

A FORMER Royal Navy weapons officer is suing the Ministry of Defence for religious discrimination after he was removed from a submarine because he…

The National (Scotland) · Sep 1, 2022

Ex-Navy officer: I was removed from submarine because I opposed nukes – tribunal

Antonio Jardim is suing the Royal Nay because he says he was discriminated against on religious grounds.

The Independent UK · Aug 31, 2022

Royal Navy chief: Breakdown of £3billion aircraft carrier HMS Prince of Wales is ‘very disappointing’

Divers are seeking to identify the problem with the propeller shaft on the HMS Prince of Wales after it was forced to stop on its way to the US

Evening Standard · Aug 31, 2022

Why has the Solomon Islands blocked foreign ships from entering its ports and is China behind it?

Moves comes after US Coast Guard and Royal Navy vessels refused entry

The Independent UK · Aug 30, 2022

Engineers inspect damaged propeller shaft of broken down aircraft carrier

The HMS Prince of Wales developed a mechanical issue off the south-east coast of the Isle of Wight on Saturday.

The Independent UK · Aug 30, 2022

UK’s defective Nato flagship could miss ‘landmark’ flight trials

HMS Prince of Wales retreats to sheltered anchorage for repairs after propeller malfunction, risking cross-Atlantic date with allies

The Guardian - UK · Aug 29, 2022

HMS Prince of Wales may miss US jet flight trials after propeller shaft issue

The £3bn warship suffered a propeller shaft malfunction in waters off the Isle of Wight on Saturday

The Independent UK · Aug 29, 2022