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What will the UK’s role be in the strait of Hormuz when the Iran war ends?

Royal Navy has few mine-hunting ships to deploy as world leaders discuss how to safeguard shipping

The Guardian - UK · Apr 13

Sending UK ships to police Strait of Hormuz ‘a fantasy’, ex-defence secretary warns

Ben Wallace accuses government of ‘taking the public for fools’ – as peace talks to end Donald Trump’s war get underway

The Independent UK · Apr 11

Britain Reveals Russia Used the Iran War as Cover to Send Spy Submarines After Undersea Cables in the North Atlantic

British forces tracked Russian submarines attempting to spy on undersea infrastructure in North Atlantic, according to Defence Secretary John Healey

International Business Times UK · Apr 10

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UK Defence Secretary Warns Putin Of 'Serious Consequences' As Russian Spy Subs Target Cables

UK Defence Secretary John Healey warns Vladimir Putin of 'serious consequences' after Russian spy submarines were tracked near North Atlantic undersea cables and pipelines.

International Business Times UK · Apr 10

UK navy tracked three Russian submarines near undersea cables, damage would 'have serious consequences,' Putin warned — US and allies expand seabed protection efforts

A Royal Navy warship and P8 maritime patrol aircraft have tracked three Russian submarines, including two Gugi-class deep-sea vessels, attempting to survey undersea cables and pipelines.

Tom’s Hardware · Apr 9

Attack submarine sent by Putin towards UK as 'decoy' in Russian spy operation targeting underwater cables

The ‘greatest threats are often unseen and silent,’ Defence Secretary John Healey said

Evening Standard · Apr 9

This Arnold & Son watch is inspired by the Royal Navy and made from an unusual material

Arnold & Son’s new watch looks like a storm in a wristwatch

T3 · Apr 8

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HMS Dragon docks in Mediterranean after 'minor' water system issue

The Royal Navy destroyer is going into port but remains ready to sail at short notice, the MoD says

Evening Standard · Apr 7

HMS Dragon docks in eastern Mediterranean after problems with water systems

Royal Navy type 45 destroyer deployed to reinforce security around RAF base in Cyprus to undergo short maintenance stop, says MoD

The Guardian - UK · Apr 7

UK’s HMS Dragon docks due to technical issue after being sent to protect Britain’s air bases in Cyprus

The Royal Navy destroyer ‘is undertaking a routine logistics’

The Independent UK · Apr 7

UK confirms drone-killing DragonFire laser weapon for Royal Navy destroyers by 2027 —laser downs 400mph high‑speed drones, costs $13 per shot

The UK Ministry of Defence has confirmed that the DragonFire high-energy laser weapon will be installed on Royal Navy Type 45 destroyers by 2027, five years ahead of the original schedule.

Tom’s Hardware · Apr 5

Cooper condemns Iranian ‘recklessness’ in talks to reopen Strait of Hormuz

Britain is seeking to lead a diplomatic initiative, including countries such as France, Germany and some Gulf nations, to restore access to the route.

The Independent UK · Apr 2

Trump mocked Starmer and Royal Navy’s ‘old’ warships. But the reality is far different

Donald Trump and his Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth have been damning of the UK’s naval capabilities

The Independent UK · Apr 2

Trump claims King Charles would have stood with US over Iran

Donald Trump said he believes King Charles III would have taken a “very different stand” on the war with Iran

Evening Standard · Apr 1

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The Mary Sue · Apr 1

So Donald Trump helps Iran choke off the Strait of Hormuz, and now he’s telling the world to figure out their own oil supply

President Donald Trump has launched another sharp critique against European nations for not joining his war on Iran, telling them to “go get your own oil” by force if they’re worried about fuel prices. This comes as several European countries are actively pushing back against the conflict, with France blocking…

The Guardian - UK · Apr 1

US jibes at Royal Navy are uncomfortable because they have substance

While Pete Hegseth has mocked the ‘big, bad Royal Navy’, the First Sea Lord has sounded the alarm about its readiness

The Independent UK · Apr 1

Royal Navy is ‘not ready for war’, says first sea lord

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The Independent UK · Apr 1

First sea lord admits Royal Navy is not ready for war

General Sir Gwyn Jenkins says Royal Navy will not be war-ready until the end of this decade

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The Independent UK · Mar 31

David Dimbleby labels King Charles’ US visit ‘an embarrassment’ – urging ministers to call it off

BBC presenter says he feels sorry for monarch having state dinner with leader who ‘goes out of his way’ to insult Britain, UK troops and Nato

The Independent UK · Mar 31

Hegseth slams Royal Navy as he urges allies to help reopen Strait of Hormuz

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The Independent UK · Mar 31

Watch Pete Hegseth take swipe at ‘big bad Royal Navy’ in latest insult to allies over Iran war

Pete Hegseth took a swipe at the "big bad Royal Navy" in the Trump administration's latest insult to the US's allies, as he called for Britain and other nations to join the effort to reopen the Strait of Hormuz to global shipping traffic.

The Independent UK · Mar 29

Royal Navy fits ship with advanced minehunting drones ahead of possible Hormuz deployment

Donald Trump had demanded allies send warships to the region to help reopen the strait, but Western nations have so far declined to do so

Evening Standard · Mar 26

'More admirals than warships', Royal Navy branded weak as Defence Secretary struggles on fleet's size

Ministers were slammed for the delay in sending HMS Dragon to defend Cyprus

International Business Times UK · Mar 25

Britain's Nuclear Deterrent Rocked by Drug Scandal – 175 Submariners Caught

A shocking revelation of drug use among Royal Navy submariners raises security concerns for Britain's nuclear deterrent

The Independent UK · Mar 24

British troops shoot down 14 Iranian ‘kamikaze’ drones fired at allied base in Iraq

The drones were struck down from the Erbil base, where British troops are stationed

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