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We are evolving to become a new warfighting force where crewed warships meet uncrewed and autonomous systems to operate as one.

We are evolving to become a new warfighting force where crewed warships meet uncrewed and autonomous systems to operate as one.

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The #RoyalNavy has successfully launched a strike-capable drone from a ship at sea. The successful trial aboard XV Patrick Blackett showcases the next generation of maritime defence and innovation. Read more:

The #RoyalNavy has successfully launched a strike-capable drone from a ship at sea. The successful trial aboard XV Patrick Blackett showcases the next generation of maritime defence and innovation. Read more:

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HMS Dragon has been equipped with ammunition and vital supplies, ensuring full operational readiness. The mission will strengthen capability in the Eastern Mediterranean, ensuring our people are protected and that British interests are defended.

HMS Dragon has been equipped with ammunition and vital supplies, ensuring full operational readiness. The mission will strengthen capability in the Eastern Mediterranean, ensuring our people are protected and that British interests are defended.

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History in the making... A pilotless aircraft has landed - and taken off again from - a Royal Navy aircraft carrier for the first time at sea. The drone from W Autonomous Systems flew from Predannack near RNAS Culdrose to HMS Prince of Wales and back again.

History in the making... A pilotless aircraft has landed - and taken off again from - a Royal Navy aircraft carrier for the first time at sea. The drone from W Autonomous Systems flew from Predannack near RNAS Culdrose to HMS Prince of Wales and back again.

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The Royal Navy's ‘air ambulance’ was scrambled in the Norwegian Sea as HMS Prince of Wales tested its ability to rescue and stabilise a seriously injured sailor from HMS Duncan. Read more:

The Royal Navy's ‘air ambulance’ was scrambled in the Norwegian Sea as HMS Prince of Wales tested its ability to rescue and stabilise a seriously injured sailor from HMS Duncan. Read more:

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A Royal Navy Merlin airborne surveillance and control helicopter has arrived in Cyprus earlier this week to boost the defence of UK military forces. 🔗

A Royal Navy Merlin airborne surveillance and control helicopter has arrived in Cyprus earlier this week to boost the defence of UK military forces. 🔗

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Our Armed Forces risked everything to protect us, despite never meeting us. They passed on the baton: it's now our duty to serve and remember their sacrifices. #Remembrance

Our Armed Forces risked everything to protect us, despite never meeting us. They passed on the baton: it's now our duty to serve and remember their sacrifices. #Remembrance

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RN aviators ensured one of the biggest youth events in south-west England ran smoothly over the weekend. CHF loaned personnel and aircraft to the British Army-run Ten Tors, a huge test of orienteering, leadership and independence for teenagers.

RN aviators ensured one of the biggest youth events in south-west England ran smoothly over the weekend. CHF loaned personnel and aircraft to the British Army-run Ten Tors, a huge test of orienteering, leadership and independence for teenagers.

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Pausing to remember those who sacrificed their lives, so that we could live ours. #Remembrance

Pausing to remember those who sacrificed their lives, so that we could live ours. #Remembrance

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The 12-metre uncrewed surface vessel RNMB Ariadne has now been integrated with RFA LYME BAY, ahead of a potential operation to make the Strait of Hormuz safe. Royal Fleet Auxiliary Read more:

The 12-metre uncrewed surface vessel RNMB Ariadne has now been integrated with RFA LYME BAY, ahead of a potential operation to make the Strait of Hormuz safe. Royal Fleet Auxiliary Read more:

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.HMS Prince of Wales has departed Darwin after a milestone first visit, wrapping up her role in Exercise Talisman Sabre. Now, she sails on as the Indo-Pacific mission continues. #CSG25 | UK Carrier Strike Group

.HMS Prince of Wales has departed Darwin after a milestone first visit, wrapping up her role in Exercise Talisman Sabre. Now, she sails on as the Indo-Pacific mission continues. #CSG25 | UK Carrier Strike Group

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Not your average landing. 🪂 The Royal Navy Parachute Display Team welcome back HMS Queen Elizabeth to Portsmouth. 🔗

Not your average landing. 🪂 The Royal Navy Parachute Display Team welcome back HMS Queen Elizabeth to Portsmouth. 🔗

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The Royal British Legion’s #PoppyAppeal launches today. Wearing your poppy is a way to pay your respects to the Armed Forces for the sacrifices they made to protect our freedom. Wear your poppy, show you care. Royal British Legion

The Royal British Legion’s #PoppyAppeal launches today. Wearing your poppy is a way to pay your respects to the Armed Forces for the sacrifices they made to protect our freedom. Wear your poppy, show you care. Royal British Legion

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Wherever you are, whoever you're with, have a very merry Christmas.🎄

Wherever you are, whoever you're with, have a very merry Christmas.🎄

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Sailing under the White Ensign for the first time... Specialist minehunting ship HMS Stirling Castle has sailed from Birkenhead as she begins her first voyage as a #RoyalNavy warship. Imagery and video by Stratus Imagery. Read more:

Sailing under the White Ensign for the first time... Specialist minehunting ship HMS Stirling Castle has sailed from Birkenhead as she begins her first voyage as a #RoyalNavy warship. Imagery and video by Stratus Imagery. Read more:

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Royal Navy shadows Russian task group in the English Channel.

Royal Navy shadows Russian task group in the English Channel.

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Kia ora, Te Kaha... #UKCSG25 has welcomed NZ Defence Force frigate Te Kaha to its family in the Indian Ocean. She has already taken fuel from RFA Tidespring and interacted with HMS Prince of Wales as CSG begins the Indo-Pacific phase of its deployment.🇬🇧🇨🇦🇪🇸🇳🇴🇳🇿

Kia ora, Te Kaha... #UKCSG25 has welcomed NZ Defence Force frigate Te Kaha to its family in the Indian Ocean. She has already taken fuel from RFA Tidespring and interacted with HMS Prince of Wales as CSG begins the Indo-Pacific phase of its deployment.🇬🇧🇨🇦🇪🇸🇳🇴🇳🇿

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Honouring Service, Preparing for the Future. HMS Iron Duke, HMS Richmond and HMS Chiddingfold to be retired after over a century of combined service. Link for further info:

Honouring Service, Preparing for the Future. HMS Iron Duke, HMS Richmond and HMS Chiddingfold to be retired after over a century of combined service. Link for further info:

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USV dropping in... 🪂 The Royal Navy is a step close to launching uncrewed surface vessels from the skies after a pioneering trial which saw the first airdrop of its kind from a military transport aircraft. Read more:

USV dropping in... 🪂 The Royal Navy is a step close to launching uncrewed surface vessels from the skies after a pioneering trial which saw the first airdrop of its kind from a military transport aircraft. Read more:

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Watch now - Silent Night: On the Frontline. A Christmas advert by the Royal Navy. #Christmas2025

Watch now - Silent Night: On the Frontline. A Christmas advert by the Royal Navy. #Christmas2025

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The Royal Navy's Offshore Patrol Vessels are on duty more than 300 days a year — tackling drug smuggling, piracy and terrorism at sea, supporting Overseas Territories, and maintaining Britain's global maritime presence 🌍

The Royal Navy's Offshore Patrol Vessels are on duty more than 300 days a year — tackling drug smuggling, piracy and terrorism at sea, supporting Overseas Territories, and maintaining Britain's global maritime presence 🌍

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125 years of the Royal Navy Submarine Service.⚓️ Here’s to all who have served below the surface - past and present. They protect. They deter. They defend. #SM125

125 years of the Royal Navy Submarine Service.⚓️ Here’s to all who have served below the surface - past and present. They protect. They deter. They defend. #SM125

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Sayonara Tokyo! 🇯🇵 HMS Prince of Wales sailed from the Japanese capital this morning after her five-day visit as part of Operation Highmast. #CSG25

Sayonara Tokyo! 🇯🇵 HMS Prince of Wales sailed from the Japanese capital this morning after her five-day visit as part of Operation Highmast. #CSG25

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Naval leaders from all The Joint Expeditionary Force (JEF) will convene tomorrow to discuss how our navies can integrate to strengthen security in Northern Europe. The Royal Navy is driving greater maritime collaboration across the partnership.

Naval leaders from all The Joint Expeditionary Force (JEF) will convene tomorrow to discuss how our navies can integrate to strengthen security in Northern Europe. The Royal Navy is driving greater maritime collaboration across the partnership.

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.Diving & Threat Exploitation Group are deploying the Video Ray Defender-Viper system to neutralise mines in the Strait of Hormuz. Loaded onto RFA LYME BAY, this system combines advanced sonar, remote operation and precision demolition to tackle threats beneath the waves.

.Diving & Threat Exploitation Group are deploying the Video Ray Defender-Viper system to neutralise mines in the Strait of Hormuz. Loaded onto RFA LYME BAY, this system combines advanced sonar, remote operation and precision demolition to tackle threats beneath the waves.

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🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿 C'mon England 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿 The Bands of HM Royal Marines England #EURO2024

🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿 C'mon England 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿 The Bands of HM Royal Marines England #EURO2024

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The Royal Navy is working to ensure security and stability in the Middle East. Wonder what it involves? Let us break it down for you.

The Royal Navy is working to ensure security and stability in the Middle East. Wonder what it involves? Let us break it down for you.

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⚓ Hooroo, Australia. Next stop: Japan! 🇯🇵 HMS Prince of Wales completed her maiden visit to Australia to begin the next leg of her Indo-Pacific deployment. #CSG25 | @UKCOMCSG

⚓ Hooroo, Australia. Next stop: Japan! 🇯🇵 HMS Prince of Wales completed her maiden visit to Australia to begin the next leg of her Indo-Pacific deployment. #CSG25 | @UKCOMCSG

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Drone deliveries... For the first time, the #RoyalNavy has delivered supplies from one warship to another using a drone. The Malloy T-150 brought critical parts for repairs from HMS Prince of Wales to HMS Dauntless during the global #CSG25 mission. Read more:

Drone deliveries... For the first time, the #RoyalNavy has delivered supplies from one warship to another using a drone. The Malloy T-150 brought critical parts for repairs from HMS Prince of Wales to HMS Dauntless during the global #CSG25 mission. Read more:

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A special message from Her Majesty The Queen. A thank you to veterans, serving members of the Armed Forces and their families for their service this #ArmedForcesDay.

A special message from Her Majesty The Queen. A thank you to veterans, serving members of the Armed Forces and their families for their service this #ArmedForcesDay.

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The Royal Navy's longest-serving frigate, HMS Lancaster, has been retired after 34 years of exceptional operational service.

The Royal Navy's longest-serving frigate, HMS Lancaster, has been retired after 34 years of exceptional operational service.

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Exercise Tamber Shield: missile-armed helicopters, drones and fast boats will join battle in the fjords for a high-octane test of the British and Norwegian Navies. Read more:

Exercise Tamber Shield: missile-armed helicopters, drones and fast boats will join battle in the fjords for a high-octane test of the British and Norwegian Navies. Read more:

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In a UK first, aviators from 815 Naval Air Squadron and RNAS Culdrose controlled drones in flight from the cabin of a Wildcat helicopter. They then tracked vehicles moving on the ground using the #drones. 🔗 charge-of-drones-in-flight-in-UK-first

In a UK first, aviators from 815 Naval Air Squadron and RNAS Culdrose controlled drones in flight from the cabin of a Wildcat helicopter. They then tracked vehicles moving on the ground using the #drones. 🔗 charge-of-drones-in-flight-in-UK-first

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The UK's flagship HMS Prince of Wales made an impressive debut in #Singapore as the UK Carrier Strike Group begins a series of high-profile visits across South-east Asia. #CSG25

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At the going down of the sun and in the morning, we will remember them. #LestWeForget 🌹

At the going down of the sun and in the morning, we will remember them. #LestWeForget 🌹

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Behind every uniform there’s a story to tell. These are our people, their dreams, passions and aspirations. Living proof that the Royal Navy doesn’t teach a sense of duty, it just helps you find yours. Read more: #ACelebrationOfDuty

Behind every uniform there’s a story to tell. These are our people, their dreams, passions and aspirations. Living proof that the Royal Navy doesn’t teach a sense of duty, it just helps you find yours. Read more: #ACelebrationOfDuty

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Earlier this week, His Majesty The King visited aircraft carrier HMS Prince of Wales as the #RoyalNavy prepares for a major global deployment to the Indo-Pacific this spring.

Earlier this week, His Majesty The King visited aircraft carrier HMS Prince of Wales as the #RoyalNavy prepares for a major global deployment to the Indo-Pacific this spring.

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