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Party of Royal Marines reservists and 🇳🇱Dutch Korps Mariniers saved the life of a stranded climber on Ben Nevis in extreme conditions (around –15°C with wind chill). Using a bivvy sack, ropes, a mat and a thick jacket the marines improvised a stretcher to haul the casualty down the mountain.

Party of Royal Marines reservists and 🇳🇱Dutch Korps Mariniers saved the life of a stranded climber on Ben Nevis in extreme conditions (around –15°C with wind chill). Using a bivvy sack, ropes, a mat and a thick jacket the marines improvised a stretcher to haul the casualty down the mountain.

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Vanguard-class submarine heads out on patrol from Faslane on blustery Clyde this afternoon. Via Sheila Weir

Vanguard-class submarine heads out on patrol from Faslane on blustery Clyde this afternoon. Via Sheila Weir

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MV Bella 1, now in the GIUK gap (North of Scotland) Vessel sanctioned by US renamed MV Marinera and re-flagged as a 🇷🇺Russian vessel. Poor quality video apparently from the ship shows it being shadowed by 🇺🇸USCG cutter. US and RAF aircraft flying from the UK also monitoring the ship. US media reports Russians have sent a submarine and another vessel to escort the tanker.

MV Bella 1, now in the GIUK gap (North of Scotland) Vessel sanctioned by US renamed MV Marinera and re-flagged as a 🇷🇺Russian vessel. Poor quality video apparently from the ship shows it being shadowed by 🇺🇸USCG cutter. US and RAF aircraft flying from the UK also monitoring the ship. US media reports Russians have sent a submarine and another vessel to escort the tanker.

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Unverified social media footage believed to show serious fire on 🇨🇳Chinese Type 071 LPD Longhushan Via Malinda 🇺🇸🇺🇦🇵🇱🇨🇦🇮🇹🇦🇺🇬🇧🇬🇪🇩🇪🇸🇪

Unverified social media footage believed to show serious fire on 🇨🇳Chinese Type 071 LPD Longhushan Via Malinda 🇺🇸🇺🇦🇵🇱🇨🇦🇮🇹🇦🇺🇬🇧🇬🇪🇩🇪🇸🇪

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.HMS Dauntless Phalanx CIWS undergoing pre-deployment checks with radome removed. Upper Ku-band moving track indicator (MTI) radar aerial visible rotating. Via Steve A Wenham

.HMS Dauntless Phalanx CIWS undergoing pre-deployment checks with radome removed. Upper Ku-band moving track indicator (MTI) radar aerial visible rotating. Via Steve A Wenham

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🇳🇱 Dutch submarine inbound on the Clyde today. Via Sheila Weir

🇳🇱 Dutch submarine inbound on the Clyde today. Via Sheila Weir

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🇺🇸US Department of War 🇺🇸 have released a periscope video from a US submarine showing the torpedoing of Iranian frigate 🇮🇷IRIS Dena in international waters off Sri Lanka.

🇺🇸US Department of War 🇺🇸 have released a periscope video from a US submarine showing the torpedoing of Iranian frigate 🇮🇷IRIS Dena in international waters off Sri Lanka.

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.HMS Ledbury outbound from Portsmouth this morning. Note the PODS container on the quarter deck. Via Steve A Wenham

.HMS Ledbury outbound from Portsmouth this morning. Note the PODS container on the quarter deck. Via Steve A Wenham

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.RFA LYME BAY inbound to Gibraltar this morning after short deployment to Eastern Mediterranean. Due to be equipped with autonomous minehunting capabilities. She will be alongside for a while and deployment to the Gulf in the near future is unlikely without a change in circumstances. Via MedAeroNaval

.RFA LYME BAY inbound to Gibraltar this morning after short deployment to Eastern Mediterranean. Due to be equipped with autonomous minehunting capabilities. She will be alongside for a while and deployment to the Gulf in the near future is unlikely without a change in circumstances. Via MedAeroNaval

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Ex-Royal Marine hovercraft sold to Pakistan - working up off Portsmouth yesterday - flying 🇵🇰Pakistani flag. Via Proud of Portsmouth

Ex-Royal Marine hovercraft sold to Pakistan - working up off Portsmouth yesterday - flying 🇵🇰Pakistani flag. Via Proud of Portsmouth

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.820 Naval Air Squadron Merlin Mk2 Crowsnest helicopter conducts night flying from RAF Akrotiri, Cyprus yesterday

.820 Naval Air Squadron Merlin Mk2 Crowsnest helicopter conducts night flying from RAF Akrotiri, Cyprus yesterday

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.HMS SUTHERLAND believed to be fastest ship in the RN fleet, conducts full power trial.

.HMS SUTHERLAND believed to be fastest ship in the RN fleet, conducts full power trial.

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.HMS Dauntless conducts 30mm gunnery drills in the Indian Ocean #CSG25

.HMS Dauntless conducts 30mm gunnery drills in the Indian Ocean #CSG25

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Ceremonial opening of the Janet Harvey Hall BAE Systems Maritime in Govan, Glasgow today. This state of the art facility was built in 2 years and will support faster and more efficient construction of 2 Type 26 frigates simultaneously.

Ceremonial opening of the Janet Harvey Hall BAE Systems Maritime in Govan, Glasgow today. This state of the art facility was built in 2 years and will support faster and more efficient construction of 2 Type 26 frigates simultaneously.

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🇯🇵JS Akibono departed from the UK-led Carrier Strike Group off Oman, having been part of the group for about 7 weeks. #CSG25 Via 防衛省海上自衛隊

🇯🇵JS Akibono departed from the UK-led Carrier Strike Group off Oman, having been part of the group for about 7 weeks. #CSG25 Via 防衛省海上自衛隊

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BREAKING: 🇺🇦Ukraine says they hit a 🇷🇺Russian Buyan-M missile corvette with a UAV while special forces launched an attack directly on the ship in the Sea of Azov.

BREAKING: 🇺🇦Ukraine says they hit a 🇷🇺Russian Buyan-M missile corvette with a UAV while special forces launched an attack directly on the ship in the Sea of Azov.

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🇫🇷 FS Normandie Marine nationale arriving on the Clyde this morning ahead of exercise #FormidableShield Via Sheila Weir

🇫🇷 FS Normandie Marine nationale arriving on the Clyde this morning ahead of exercise #FormidableShield Via Sheila Weir

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.RFA Tidespring replenishes 🇮🇳INS Surat at the start of exercise Konkan 2025. #CSG25

.RFA Tidespring replenishes 🇮🇳INS Surat at the start of exercise Konkan 2025. #CSG25

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🇺🇸Norfolk revs... USS Gerald R. Ford heads west through the Strait of Gibraltar today. Finally on her way home after an epic deployment - currently 316 days since she left the US. Via Daniel Ferro

🇺🇸Norfolk revs... USS Gerald R. Ford heads west through the Strait of Gibraltar today. Finally on her way home after an epic deployment - currently 316 days since she left the US. Via Daniel Ferro

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British jet lands on Japanese warship for the first time #CSG25

British jet lands on Japanese warship for the first time #CSG25

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Boldly going... for good. ex-HMS Enterprise towed out of Portsmouth this morning - on her way to UK Docks Marine Services Limited Teesside to be refurbished for further service with Bangladeshi Navy. Via Proud of Portsmouth

Boldly going... for good. ex-HMS Enterprise towed out of Portsmouth this morning - on her way to UK Docks Marine Services Limited Teesside to be refurbished for further service with Bangladeshi Navy. Via Proud of Portsmouth

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HMS Dragon conducting high-speed manoeuvres off Cyprus while the ship's company prepares to deal with simulated incoming missiles.

HMS Dragon conducting high-speed manoeuvres off Cyprus while the ship's company prepares to deal with simulated incoming missiles.

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.Royal Marines Ground-Based Air Defence (GBAD) unit deployed on Cyprus. They are equipped with a triple Martlet Missile launcher, a standard aiming unit and the JIM COMPACT visual sight.

.Royal Marines Ground-Based Air Defence (GBAD) unit deployed on Cyprus. They are equipped with a triple Martlet Missile launcher, a standard aiming unit and the JIM COMPACT visual sight.

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.HMS Queen Elizabeth arrives back home in sunny Portsmouth this morning for the first time since she departed for maintenance in Rosyth last July. Possibly conducted 2-carrier PHOTEX with HMS Prince of Wales off the south coast this weekend. Via Proud of Portsmouth

.HMS Queen Elizabeth arrives back home in sunny Portsmouth this morning for the first time since she departed for maintenance in Rosyth last July. Possibly conducted 2-carrier PHOTEX with HMS Prince of Wales off the south coast this weekend. Via Proud of Portsmouth

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🇩🇪FGS Sachsen, assigned as COM SNMG1 flagship (in place of HMS Dragon) arrived in Portsmouth yesterday. Via Proud of Portsmouth

🇩🇪FGS Sachsen, assigned as COM SNMG1 flagship (in place of HMS Dragon) arrived in Portsmouth yesterday. Via Proud of Portsmouth

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Good to see HMS Brocklesby finally heading out of Portsmouth today for sea trials after refit lasting 3 years. Via Steve A Wenham

Good to see HMS Brocklesby finally heading out of Portsmouth today for sea trials after refit lasting 3 years. Via Steve A Wenham

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Video footage confirms RFS Boykiy seriously damaged while in dry dock at Kronstadt

Video footage confirms RFS Boykiy seriously damaged while in dry dock at Kronstadt

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.RFA Proteus arrives for her first visit to Gibraltar this morning. Via Daniel Ferro

.RFA Proteus arrives for her first visit to Gibraltar this morning. Via Daniel Ferro

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RN's last operational minehunter in the Arabian Gulf, HMS Middleton, towed into Portsmouth today after being returned to Southampton on heavy lift vessel. Via Proud of Portsmouth

RN's last operational minehunter in the Arabian Gulf, HMS Middleton, towed into Portsmouth today after being returned to Southampton on heavy lift vessel. Via Proud of Portsmouth

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.HMS Queen Elizabeth back into Portsmouth this morning on completion of post-maintenance sea trials and work up. Via Steve A Wenham

.HMS Queen Elizabeth back into Portsmouth this morning on completion of post-maintenance sea trials and work up. Via Steve A Wenham

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Always a welcome sight. 🇺🇸 US Virginia-class submarine inbound to Faslane on choppy Firth of Clyde this afternoon. Via Sheila Weir

Always a welcome sight. 🇺🇸 US Virginia-class submarine inbound to Faslane on choppy Firth of Clyde this afternoon. Via Sheila Weir

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The wreck of the 🇷🇺Russian LNG tanker MV Arctic Metagaz, drifting since 3rd March after it was likely struck by 🇺🇦Ukrainian attack USVs, is now under tow by the tug Maridive 701. The 🇱🇾Libyan government organised the tow as the ship was a hazard to navigation and the environment. via Radio Radicale

The wreck of the 🇷🇺Russian LNG tanker MV Arctic Metagaz, drifting since 3rd March after it was likely struck by 🇺🇦Ukrainian attack USVs, is now under tow by the tug Maridive 701. The 🇱🇾Libyan government organised the tow as the ship was a hazard to navigation and the environment. via Radio Radicale

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.HMS Tamar has made a second visit to 🇵🇳Pitcairn Island - tiny British Overseas Territory in the southwest Pacific with only 38 residents, one the most isolated populated places in the world. 8-strong Bravo Diving Unit II from Diving & Threat Exploitation Group safely disposed of 3.5 tonnes of historic ammonium nitrate explosive found on the islands during last visit.

.HMS Tamar has made a second visit to 🇵🇳Pitcairn Island - tiny British Overseas Territory in the southwest Pacific with only 38 residents, one the most isolated populated places in the world. 8-strong Bravo Diving Unit II from Diving & Threat Exploitation Group safely disposed of 3.5 tonnes of historic ammonium nitrate explosive found on the islands during last visit.

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RN has an SSN back at sea at last - Astute class submarine outbound on the Clyde this morning. Via Sheila Weir

RN has an SSN back at sea at last - Astute class submarine outbound on the Clyde this morning. Via Sheila Weir

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.HMS Trent has arrived for Sail 250 🇺🇸New Orleans (28 May 28 - 1 June). Tall ships from around the world gathering for the first of several maritime festivals marking 250 years since the US declaration of Independence. #RebelColony

.HMS Trent has arrived for Sail 250 🇺🇸New Orleans (28 May 28 - 1 June). Tall ships from around the world gathering for the first of several maritime festivals marking 250 years since the US declaration of Independence. #RebelColony

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.HMS Duncan makes a routine departure from Portsmouth today. She is earmarked to join HMS Prince of Wales and the carrier strike group on Operation FIRECREST later this year. However, she will need a maintenance period beforehand. Via Proud of Portsmouth

.HMS Duncan makes a routine departure from Portsmouth today. She is earmarked to join HMS Prince of Wales and the carrier strike group on Operation FIRECREST later this year. However, she will need a maintenance period beforehand. Via Proud of Portsmouth

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.HMS Queen Elizabeth heading out for trials and work up this evening. Via Proud of Portsmouth

.HMS Queen Elizabeth heading out for trials and work up this evening. Via Proud of Portsmouth

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.HMS Duncan back into Portsmouth this afternoon. Via Proud of Portsmouth

.HMS Duncan back into Portsmouth this afternoon. Via Proud of Portsmouth

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