The first of the UK Royal Navy's (RN's) new Type 31 Inspiration-class frigates, the future HMS Venturer (F 12), was officially rolled out of the build hall at Babcock's ...

Royal Navy. News. Royal Navy flagship sails through Suez Canal for new stage of global mission in Indian Ocean. The vessels are continuing on the Royal Navy's key deployment of 2025.

Navy Lookout Posted: May 30, 2025 | Last updated: June 6, 2025 During Exercise Formidable Shield, HMS Defender showcased its cutting-edge air defense capabilities by launching the Sea Viper missile.

A Royal Navy warship has swooped in on a vessel which was carrying £30m worth of illegal drugs. HMS Lancaster, which is based in Portsmouth when not on active service, seized the one and a half ...

A five-day operation which began on May 18 tracked Russian vessels and escorted them through UK waters, the Royal Navy said. It followed the activation of HMS Tyne three weeks ago. Warships and ...

A Royal Navy spokesman said the haul was made up of 1,000kg of heroin, 660kg of hashish, and 6kg of amphetamine, worth an estimated £30 million on UK streets.

Royal Navy unveils incredible £250m warship in major show of strength to Putin HMS Venturer is "a powerful symbol of UK naval ambition and sovereign capability", said former Second Sea Lord Sir ...

Watch as a Royal Navy Merlin helicopter experiences a dramatic moment during liftoff in a confined area. Captured during routine training, this video shows the aircraft begin to lift when a sudden ...

The King has hosted a reunion with old shipmates from his Royal Navy days at Buckingham Palace, sharing “a few salty tales on the trip down memory sea-lane”.

A Russian intelligence gathering ship was caught loitering in waters off Scotland for the second time this month, sparking a major Royal Navy response. Warships and helicopters scrambled to ...

Royal Navy warship seizes £30m of drugs in Middle East HMS Lancaster had stalked the drug-runner’s boat for more than 24 hours after illegal operations were spotted by the warship’s drones.

A pioneering battle system is due to be created to deal with hackers which can be used from Royal Navy ships. Did you know with a Digital Subscription to The News, you can get unlimited access to ...