Russian warship conducts ‘irresponsible’ live-fire exercise off UK coast
A Russian warship carried out a rare live-fire artillery exercise in international waters just 40 nautical miles (74km) south...
Royal Navy
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MIN’s coverage ranges from smugglers intercepted at sea and submarines repaired with superglue to the navy’s growing use of AI. Reports also include cases of ship sabotage, fresh build agreements, and even old life rafts finding new life through up-cycling.
Royal Navy USV crashing into yacht raises questions over autonomous vessels in busy harbour
An investigation is under way after a Royal Navy uncrewed surface vessel (USV) collided with Lutine, a 55-foot X-55...
Video: Russian frigate fires warning shots near British yacht
A retired British couple sailing in the English Channel have described a “surreal” encounter with a Russian warship after...
Video: Watch as HMS Victory masts removed during major repairs
HMS Victory is having its remaining masts removed during three overnight crane lifts this week, as work continues on...
Rib-X International nears completion of first defence contract
British RIB and Solas tender manufacturer Rib-X International is nearing completion of a defence contract to deliver and outfit...
Briggs Marine secures subcontract for Royal Navy maritime services
UK-based marine services company Briggs Marine has been appointed as a key subcontractor to Serco following the award of...
SailGP Portsmouth: boat movements, chase vessels, race marks and more
SailGP is in Portsmouth this weekend. The event, which takes place off Southsea seafront, will involve high-speed foiling catamarans...
Pride as Falklands’ landing craft wrapped in rainbow colours
Portsmouth’s Historic Quarter has wrapped a former Royal Navy landing craft in Pride colours to mark 25 years since...
Royal Navy shadows Russian spy ship in English Channel
For the second time in a matter of weeks, the Royal Navy says its warships have tracked a suspected...
Belfast shipbuilder Harland & Wolff saved by Spanish firm
Harland & Wolff, the Belfast shipyard famed for constructing the Titanic, has been acquired by Spanish state-owned shipbuilder Navantia...
Stricken UK boatbuilder Harland & Wolff in exclusive takeover talks
Spanish shipbuilder Navantia is in exclusive negotiations to acquire Harland & Wolff, the company behind the Belfast shipyard that...
