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British paratrooper came across Nazi death camp on VE Day

Peter Belcher, aged 101, spoke of ‘relief’ that the war was over.

The Independent UK

100-year-old veteran recalls ‘getting squiffy’ amid VE day celebrations

Tom Berry was a teenager when he joined the Royal Navy as a radio operator on the Tribal-class destroyer HMS Tartar.

The Independent UK

Former head of Navy in Scotland feared war would last years more on VE Day

On May 8 1945, Thomas Baird was stationed on HMS Rapid in the Indian Ocean fleet.

The Independent UK

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VE Day: Ukrainian troops to join London procession to mark anniversary of victory

The act of solidarity reflects global support for Ukraine, Ministry of Defence says

The Independent UK

Royal Navy scrambles warship as Russian frigate spotted in English Channel

The Admiral Golovko was seen heading east, prompting the launch of HMS St Albans to escort the vessel out of UK waters

Evening Standard

Starmer warns of ‘new era’ of global insecurity during HMS Prince of Wales visit

The Prime Minister met sailors, aviators and soldiers during an overnight stay as the flagship aircraft carrier heads towards the Indo-Pacific.

The Independent UK

Keir Starmer channels Top Gun on visit to Britain's flagship aircraft carrier as PM issues 'new era' warning

The Prime Minister met sailors, aviators and soldiers during an overnight stay as HMS Prince of Wales heads towards the Indo-Pacific

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Massive UK Warship Gearing Up With Stealth Jets in Biggest Show of Force Since Falklands

In a bold move not seen in decades, the Royal Navy is getting ready to launch its largest show of British airpower at sea since the Falklands War.

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Call for expansion of Royal Navy surveillance after Kremlin spy devices found

Defence officials believe Trident nuclear fleet is latest target in Putin’s ‘greyzone’ war with the UK

The Guardian - UK

Bill Ramsay: Trident key to ‘special relationship’ delusion

Occasional diplomatic humiliation around the maintenance of Britain’s so-called “special relationship” with the United States is a likelihood…

The National (Scotland)

Royal Navy warships shadow three Russian vessels through English Channel

Russian landing ship RFN Alexander Otrakovsky had recently left the Mediterranean.

Evening Standard

Royal Navy shadows three Russian ships through English Channel

Russian survey ship previously accused of involvement in operation to map UK’s undersea infrastructure among three vessels escorted by Royal Navy

The Independent UK

Next generation of nuclear deterrent submarines ‘a commitment to defence’

The Prime Minister attended a keel-laying ceremony in Barrow-in-Furness, Cumbria, for the first of the Dreadnought class of submarines.

Evening Standard

D-Day veteran dies at the age of 98

Norman Bartlett joined the Royal Navy in 1942 at the age of 16 and one month.

The Independent UK

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HMS Prince of Wales returns to port after hosting the King at sea

The Royal Navy flagship has been carrying out preparations ahead of deployment to Australia.

International Business Times UK

Escalating Tensions: Russian Warship Travels Through UK Waters Under Navy's Watch

A Russian warship escorted a sanctioned cargo ship through the English Channel, prompting Royal Navy surveillance amid rising geopolitical tensions.

The National (Scotland)

Strikes by marine workers at Scottish Royal Navy bases suspended

STRIKES by marine workers at Scottish Royal Navy bases have been suspended following talks with the Ministry of Defence.

Evening Standard

Strikes by marine workers at Navy bases suspended

Unite the Union will now be involved in consultations on a new contract between Serco Marine and the MoD.

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The Guardian - UK

UK defence spending is about to boom – can British firms step up?

Keir Starmer plans to build up UK military, but domestic companies could lose out if it is forced to turn to US weapons instead

The National (Scotland)

Scottish Royal Navy tugboat crews to strike over contract dispute

ROYAL Navy tugboat and marine services crews based in Scotland are set to take strike action in March in a dispute over proposed contract changes.

Evening Standard

Royal Navy tugboat crews to walk out in contract dispute

Unite said 300 of its members at Devonport, Portsmouth, Faslane, Great Harbour Greenock and Kyle of Lochalsh will take industrial action in March.

The Independent UK

Meeting Ukraine peacekeeping pledge would require tax rises or spending cuts, Starmer warned

Managing the pressures of an ageing population on the NHS while ramping up defence expenditure would be an ‘epochal challenge’, top economist warns

The Guardian - UK

How about HMS Backpedal for the new Royal Navy submarine?

Letters: Rosalind Mitchell says the name Agincourt could have offended Scots as well as the French. John Rushton finds the humour in news of a royal intervention

Evening Standard

Former headmistress presented with Naval cap to celebrate 100th birthday

Margaret Grey had a successful career in education but dreamed of joining the Royal Navy.

The Guardian - UK

Britain’s response to Russian ‘spy ship’ is game of political messaging – for now

Deteriorating security environment and incidents in Baltic have forced military reassessment in northern Europe

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