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U.S. Navy photo by Petty Officer 1st Class Delaney Jensen / Wikimedia (Public domain)Former UK MP Supports Call for Royal Navy Aid in Channel Migrant Crossings
A former Conservative MP has endorsed Reform UK leader Nigel Farage's proposal for Royal Navy involvement in addressing migrant crossings in the English Channel. Nearly 900 migrants have crossed since Friday, according to GB News. Discussions included debates on border security a…
GB NewsUK Navy Chief Calls for Tech Investments and Risk-Taking in Response to Evolving Global Threats
First Sea Lord General Sir Gwyn Jenkins called for the Royal Navy to adopt more risks and advanced technologies to stay ahead of enemies. He highlighted evolving threats including Russian incursions and Middle East developments. The speech comes amid government commitments to inc…
Substrate placeholder — needs review · Wikimedia Commons (CC BY-SA 3.0)HMS Victory Set for Mast Removal in Decade-Long £42 Million Renovation Project
A 750-tonne crane will lift the mizzen mast, foremast and bowsprit from HMS Victory at Portsmouth Historic Dockyard. The operation marks a milestone in The Big Repair, leaving the 260-year-old ship without masts for the first time since the early 1890s. New scaffolding and visito…
news.sky.comAirspace Closed Over UK Bridges as HMS Queen Elizabeth Departs Dockyard
The airspace above bridges in the Firth of Forth has been closed due to the departure of the Royal Navy aircraft carrier HMS Queen Elizabeth from Rosyth Dockyard. The vessel completed maintenance and is returning to operational status. The restrictions, authorized for national de…