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OPINION - The Houthis threaten the world's shipping, but the Royal Navy is falling apart

At the weekend the frigate HMS Richmond left Devonport to join HMS Diamond in the task force protecting international shipping from attacks by Houthi militias. The Royal Navy now has ships and forces on operations from the Baltic to the eastern Mediterranean, Red Sea, the Gulf and beyond.

Evening Standard

Royal Navy forced to recruit for tob job on social media

The advertisement was described as ‘utterly shameful’ and ‘unprecedented’ by naval sources

The Independent UK

UK warship joins US-led international force to combat attacks on ships in Red Sea

Iranian-backed Houthi militants have vowed to continue their attacks on vessels

The Independent UK

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British warship shoots down suspected attack drone over Red Sea

The HMS Diamond shot down the drone - the first time in decades that the Royal Navy has taken out an aerial target in anger

The Independent UK

Royal Navy launches its largest ever drone from aircraft carrier to unlock ‘highly-potent striking’ force

The remotely operated aircraft has a 55ft (17m) wingspan and weighs 1.5 tonnes

The Independent UK

Veteran, 98, pays tribute to fallen soldiers who died during D-day

Albert Lamond fought in the Royal Navy during the war, and says the shocking memories will stay with him for life.

The Independent UK

Royal Navy shadows Russian warship through English Channel

HMS Richmond monitored the Russian frigate Admiral Grigorovich from the North Sea and through the Dover Strait as it headed towards the Mediterranean.

The Independent UK

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Shapps says £4bn worth of contracts signed to develop attack ‘hunter-killer’ submarines

Hunter-killer Aukus submarines will empower the Royal Navy to maintain strategic advantage under the sea, defence secretary says

The Independent UK

Shapps: £4 billion worth of contracts signed to develop attack submarines

Defence Secretary Grant Shapps also announced RAF Typhoons have been sent to Poland to support the UK’s fellow Nato country.

The Independent UK

Vanguard submarine patrol welcomed home by Deputy PM

Sailors have returned from a tour of duty forming part of the longest sustained military operation undertaken by the UK.

The Independent UK

Drink-driver confessed to partner he buried body of 2017 hit-and-run victim

Body of Tony Parsons was found on a Highland estate three years after A82 collision

The Independent UK

UK’s defence industry is not a Marks & Spencer’s operation, says ex-top brass

Former head of the Royal Navy Lord West urged the Government to move away from a ‘just-enough, just-in-time’ approach.

The Independent UK

HMS Prince of Wales leaves dry dock after nine months of repairs

The £3 billion warship broke down off the Isle of Wight last August on its way to the United States.

The Independent UK

Major change for the royal children reportedly confirmed - and it means they'll have much more freedom than the likes of William and Harry

The younger generation of royals will have more flexibility for their future aspirations, according to a source

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The Independent UK

King enjoys tot of rum with former Royal Yacht Britannia sailors

Sailors in the Royal Navy were issued with a daily ration of rum until 1970.

The Independent UK

UK forces can only fight intensively for ‘very brief period’ – ex-defence chief

Lord Stirrup, who served as head of the Armed Forces between 2006 and 2010, raised concerns during a defence debate in the Lords.

Daily Record

Stirling veterans left feeling 'disrespected' over city's Armed Forces Day snub

Local veterans say they feel left out and disrespected by not being invited to take part in Stirling’s Armed Forces Day parade. Hundreds of military personnel, past and present, took part in the Armed Forces Day parade through Stirling on Saturday.

The Independent UK

Cutting army size ‘beggars belief’, former armed forces chief tells MPs

Lord Nick Houghton said it was a ‘national embarrassment’ that the UK does not have a ‘properly functioning’ reserve.

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The Independent UK

Rare Spanish Armada maps saved from sell-off to go on public display

People will be able to view the collection at the National Museum of the Royal Navy, in Portsmouth.

Daily Mirror

Bigger flypast planned for Trooping the Colour after Coronation display scaled down

Around 70 aircraft from the Royal Navy, British Army and Royal Air Force will take part in a flypast for Trooping the Colour on Saturday to mark King Charles' birthday

Birmingham Post

Critical radars that protect Royal Navy warships to be upgraded under £270m deal

BAE Systems will support, upgrade and maintain radars, securing 400 jobs across the UK

Insider UK

Jobs secured through £270 million defence contract

Engineers will upgrade existing radars at sites in Glasgow and Edinburgh

The Independent UK

Adventurer starts bid to beat Rockall longest stay record

Chris ‘Cam’ Cameron aims to spend 60 days on the rock to raise money for charity.

Daily Mirror

Prince William rowing with the Navy has excited fans swooning over 'His Royal Hotness'

Prince William has been dubbed 'His Royal Hotness' by swooning fans as he took to the water in a tough rowing session with members of the Royal Navy

Chronicle Live

North East shipyard UK Docks to create 100 jobs after winning £250m Navy order

The South Shields company will service five new Navy vessels over the next eight years

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