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Veteran, 100, witnessed official ceremony marking Japan’s surrender

Reg Draper spoke of his memories in the Royal Navy 80 years after VJ Day.

The Independent UK

Meet the 100-year-old VJ Day hero who witnessed Japan’s Second World War surrender

Reg Draper was a stores assistant on Royal Navy battleship HMS Duke of York during the Second World War

The Independent UK

The Ministry of Defence has a long history of disregard for Scotland's environment

The Scottish Greens have demanded an investigation into a series of leaks of water contaminated by radioactive waste from a network of poorly…

The National (Scotland)

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Radioactive water from UK nuclear bomb base leaked into sea, files show

Exclusive: Polluted water was released into loch near Glasgow because Royal Navy failed to maintain 1,500 water pipes, says watchdog

The Guardian - UK

Navy flagship HMS Prince of Wales leaves Australia during eight-month deployment

The aircraft carrier is heading to Japan for further military exercises.

Evening Standard

Archaeologists identify 250-year-old shipwreck in Orkney

Archaeologists have uncovered the identity of a 1700s vessel shipwrecked in Orkney

The National (Scotland)

‘Long-lived and lucky’ ship wrecked off Orkney was at siege of Quebec, experts find

Archaeologists and volunteers identify Sanday timbers as from 18th-century Royal Navy frigate turned whaler

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Archaeologists uncover identity of 1700s Orkney shipwreck

Experts have been examining the vessel since it was discovered last year on the island of Sanday.

Evening Standard

British fighter jet stranded in India for over a month finally flies out

The £80m British stealth fighter jet, stranded in Kerala after an emergency landing in June, was deemed ‘airworthy’

The Independent UK

Why Camilla is being given a high-ranking naval title

The Queen is to be made a vice admiral of the Royal Navy

The Independent UK

Queen to be made vice admiral in recognition of her support of the Royal Navy

The First Sea Lord, General Sir Gwyn Jenkins, said the role reflects the ‘high regard’ in which Camilla is held by the service.

Evening Standard

Arrest made after 'bomb hoax' triggers lockdown at Faslane nuclear base

A ROYAL Navy sailor has been arrested after a bomb hoax triggered lockdown at HMNB Clyde ...

The National (Scotland)

'Disappointing return' on £11bn RAF jet 'due to MoD failings', watchdog says

A RAF jet the UK Government has splashed £11 billion has produced a “disappointing return” due to “failing of the MoD”, a watchdog has said.

The National (Scotland)

RAF jets a ‘disappointing return’ on £11 billion cost as programme plagued by delays

The ‘full mission capable rate’ – an aircraft’s ability to carry out all its required missions – was only around a third of the target

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Evening Standard

RAF’s most advanced jet a ‘disappointing return’ on £11 billion cost, NAO says

The F-35 programme, which could cost up to £71 billion over its lifetime, has suffered delays and personnel shortages, the National Audit Office said.

The National (Scotland)

Ferguson Marine secures warship parts contract with BAE Systems

FERGUSON Marine has signed a contract with the defence firm BAE Systems to fabricate three structural parts for a Royal Navy warship ...

The Independent UK

Repairs finally begin on British fighter jet stuck in India

The Royal Navy F-35B Lightning has been moved inside a hangar after more than three weeks out in Kerala monsoon rains

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UK Royal Navy builds 'esports suite' loaded with gaming PCs onboard its newest warship — eight high-powered PC battle stations added to war room

The UK Royal Navy and British Esports Federation have collaborated on a "landmark" esports suite onboard the HMS Prince of Wales. The warship's esports facilities include eight Alienware computers, a console station, and enough LEDs to make a college dorm room blush.

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The Independent UK

Indian tourist board mocks stranded Royal Navy F-35 fighter jet: ‘I don’t want to leave’

The jet is sitting out in the open at Thiruvananthapuram International Airport after making an emergency landing

Evening Standard

Russian submarine shadowed by Royal Navy as it travelled through UK waters

The submarine surfaced as it sailed through the North Sea and English Channel.

Evening Standard

Russian submarine is shadowed by Royal Navy forces through the English Channel

A warship and helicopters watched ‘every move’ of the RFN Novorossiysk as it sailed through UK waters

The Independent UK

Britain’s stranded F-35 fighter jet is a test of its trust in India

ANALYSIS: Experts tell Arpan Rai there should be nothing to worry about between two strategic allies – but the longer the Lightning jet remains stuck out in monsoon rains in Kerala, the greater the chances are of it sowing discord between London and New Delhi

Evening Standard

Royal Navy shadows Russian ships through English Channel

HMS Duncan met the corvette at the south-western end of the Channel on the French coast.

The Independent UK

Royal Navy ‘keeping an eye’ on Russian ships passing through English Channel

A patrol ship took over surveillance duties as a Russian ship proceeded past the Isle of Wight

International Business Times UK

Russian Warship Disguised As It Passes Through English Channel - Does It Signal World War Escalation?

A Russian warship disguised itself to escort sanctioned oil tankers through the English Channel on 20 June 2025. Is this a sign of escalating conflict?

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