Defence

New drones, sensors and un-crewed capabilities will be used to protect undersea cables from Russian interference.

New drones and sensors to protect undersea cables from Russia

Prince on a mission to make women in military feel safe and respected

‘Banter and Brew’ at Practice Plus Group Surgical Centre, St Mary's, Portsmouth welcomed members of the Armed Forces community ahead of Remembrance Day.

Hospital welcomes veterans to ‘Banter and Brew’ event

On Thursday, November 5, 2026, a ceremony was held for the commissioning of the 1st Autonomous Squadron at HMNB Portsmouth. The historic ceremony saw the squadron formally join the force, as it continues to push towards a hybrid navy.

Historic 1st Autonomous Squadron for drone boats commissioned in navy

Gosport unites to honour the fallen during Remembrance Sunday service.

46 poignant pictures from Gosport Remembrance Sunday service

Remembrance Sunday service at Portsmouth Guildhall Square on Sunday 8th November 2026.

51 emotional pictures from Portsmouth Remembrance Sunday service

Princess Anne visit with laying up of the Queen's colours at Portsmouth Cathedral on Thursday 29th October 2026

Pictured: LFT Commander Dan Hill

Picture: Habibur Rahman

'Immense honour' for sailor as he led parade at London Cenotaph

Crowds lined the streets at Gosport War Memorial hospital for Remembrance Sunday.

Sombre Gosport service honours the fallen on Remembrance Sunday

Remembrance Sunday service at Portsmouth Guildhall Square on Sunday 8th November 2026.

Large crowds fall silent to honour fallen on Remembrance Sunday

Fort Purbrook, one of the historic Palmerston forts, is considered to be in a declining state. Despite this, work is underway to restore the site.

27 precious historic buildings deemed 'at risk' of decaying

A Christmas appeal has been launched by Hounds for Heroes. Pictured is: Allen Parton from Hounds for Heroes with ET.

Urgent appeal by charity to provide assistance dogs - matched funding

Tens of thousands of pounds has been raised for charities after this year's Southwick Revival. From L: Mr Emlyn Taylor, Mike Kelly, Debbie Nightingale, Clive Ward and Colonel Jeremy Green OBE DL

Large sums raised for good causes at Southwick Revival - new date set

Thousands of digital Veterans ID Cards have been rolled out since they launched. Pictured: Veterans marching at the 2025 Remembrance Sunday service in Portsmouth at Guildhall Square.

Thousands of veterans ID cards rolled out since launch

New British military satellite launched into space.

New UK military satellite launched into space to find threats

A Russian bomber that flew near HMS Prince of Wales was intercepted by F-35B fighter jets. Pictured: An F-35B Lightning jet returns from a sortie during Neptune Strike 26-4.

Russian bomber flies close to HMS Prince of Wales - jets 'scrambled'

Trainees carry drums to help form the altar at HMS Sultan's Drumhead Ceremony.

HMS Sultan sailors hold Drumhead Remembrance ceremony - pictures
The service has been held at the naval base for decades
Freddie Webb

Pictured: Staff, veterans and volunteers who helped put the poppies up outside the pub
Picture: Habibur Rahman

Wall of 2000 poppies on display at Stamshaw pub for Remembrance Sunday

Sandra Parton heaped praise on The Royal British Legion for supporting her family after her husband Allen suffered a traumatic head injury while deployed during The Gulf War.

Wife thanks RBL for helping husband after traumatic accident

Callen-Lenz NYAN one-way effector drone being launched off the Royal Navy aircraft carrier HMS Queen Elizabeth.

Deadly strike drones fired into sky from HMS Queen Elizabeth

The Weighbridge at Eastney Sewage Pumping Station and Holy Trinity Church in Gosport have been placed on the Heritage At Risk register.

Two historic sites deemed 'at risk' of falling into ruin

The HMS Queen Elizabeth pictured arriving back into Portsmouth after a deployment. Pictured is action from the scene.

Picture: Sam Stephenson.

HMS Queen Elizabeth returns to Portsmouth after two-month deployment

RFA Tideforce has been on a busy period of operations across six weeks.

Tireless Royal Navy support ship completes frontline missions

F35b jets line the deck of HMS Queen Elizabeth, as the Royal Navy aircraft carrier leaves Portsmouth Harbour in 2023.

HMS Queen Elizabeth returns home after eight-week deployment - when

HMS Excellent remembrance parade practice on Whale Island, Portsmouth on Wednesday, November 4 2026.

'Immaculate' Royal Navy and musicians conduct Remembrance drills

Drone footage of Sea of Poppies at Southsea castle, Portsmouth on Tuesday 3rd November 2026

Picture: Habibur Rahman

Spectacular sight of Southsea Castle adorned with poppies - video

Cadets remember the fallen by planting a poppy garden

HMS Prince of Wales left Portsmouth last month.

Tehran brands Royal Navy 'terrorist organisation' - what has been said
“I’m minded to take the press clippings and put them up in my downstairs toilet.”
David George

Remembrance Sunday at Guildhall Square in Portsmouth.

Find your nearest Remembrance Sunday service to honour the fallen

Hundreds of people will assemble at Guildhall Square for this year’s Remembrance Sunday service.

Remembrance Sunday parade and Armistice Day service to honour fallen

A Russian spy ship and other military vessels were intercepted by the Royal Navy.

Russian spy vessel and warships intercepted by Royal Navy

Work is continuing on the new Type 31 ships for the Royal Navy. Pictured: HMS Venturer in the Babcock dry dock.

Rollout of new ship delayed 'for a whole bunch of reasons'

Armed forces veterans conserve historic structures in Malta during two-week expedition.

Former homeless Royal Navy veterans conserve historic sites in Malta

Applause for field gunners. HMS Collingwood Open Day, Fareham
Picture: Chris Moorhouse (040726-15)

New HMS Collingwood Open Day date set as thousands raised for charity

Russian Kilo-class submarine spotted in the High North as HMS Prince of Wales and the UKCSG start Operation Firecrest.

'Spotted': Russian submarine seen amid HMS Prince of Wales op

Defence secretary Wes Streeting criticised defence select committee chair Tan Dhesi for his comments regarding Labour's defence spending commitments.

Streeting clashes with MP with defence spending criticism 'unfair'

Princess Anne visited Portsmouth Cathedral for the Laying Up of the Queen's Colours on October 29, 2026.. This honoured the late Queen Elizabeth II. Pictured: Handing over of the Queen's colours by First Sea Lord Sir Gwyn Jenkins to HRH Princess Royal

Princess Royal honours Queen Elizabeth II's life at 'poignant' service

A nuclear siren test took place at HMNB Portsmouth today.

Eerie loud nuclear siren blares from Portsmouth Naval Base - why

Chancellor of the Exchequer John Healey before delivering his first Budget to the Houses of Parliament. He outlined various defence policies, but did not mention Portsmouth when discussing areas which will be reindustrialised.

'Portsmouth not being sidelined' despite being absent in Budget speech

Portsmouth Historic Dockyard and HM Naval Base Portsmouth.

Picture: Shaun Roster

Radiation emergency planning zone around naval base to shrink

Prime minister Andy Burnham is being pressured to award the Skynet 6 contract to Airbus, as alternative proposals risk losing hundreds of jobs.

'Don’t sell Portsmouth down the river!': Jobs at risk over Skynet

HMS Sultan held its annual bonfire and fireworks night on Thursday evening, as thousands of locals enjoyed all the fun of the fair Pictured - Families enjoying the bonfire and fireworks Photos by Alex Shute

HMS Sultan bonfire night - full details and timings of the event

The Palace of Westminster, which contains the House of Commons and the House of Lords

New bill to give protection to resting places of thousands of sailors

Gosport MP Dame Caroline Dinenage, Conservative, questioned prime minister Andy Burnham on what conversations are happening with France regarding migrant boat crossings.

MP backs RBL bid to solve compensation loophole costing veterans

Commemorative Remembrance stamps are being produced by Royal Mail and will be issued on Armistice Day. Pictured: First World War soldier

New Remembrance stamps launched by Royal Mail honour armed forces

Type 45 destroyers will not have their life extended with newer capabilities prioritised.

Royal Navy Type 45 destroyers will not have life extended

Donations were stolen from The People's Memorial in Langstone Harbour.

Thief steals Remembrance donations from The People's Memorial

HMS Protector is continually plagued by “propulsion defects”, with assessments being made for a replacement.

'Propulsion defects' plague Royal Navy ship - 'analysis' to set future

VR shooting simulator.

Excited families embrace new Royal Marines Museum on opening day

Portsmouth-based patrol ships HMS Mersey and HMS Severn were dispatched alongside a Wildcat helicopter from 815 Naval Air Squadron to intercept Russian corvette Boikiy and accompanying oil tanker MT General Skobelev as they sailed towards the North Sea.

Trio of Royal Navy ships face being axed amid shrinking fleet

Fareham Remembrance service in West Street, Fareham, on Sunday, November 9, 2025.

Fareham and Gosport to host Remembrance Day parades

HMS Duncan returned to Portsmouth on Friday, July 24, 2026, after completing phase one of Operation Firecrest.

'Chronic lack of sea time' hitting Royal Navy amid a lack of Captains

Chinooks of 27 Squadron, RAF Odiham, operating on HMS Queen Elizabeth from October 13th to October 26th, 2026, as part of Exercise Hathi Pol. The carrier recently visited Gibraltar.

'Unique challenge' faces air crew on HMS Queen Elizabeth on ops

Pictured: Ewan Baxter outside Bulford Military Court, Wiltshire, who was punished for a sexist tirade while deployed on HMS Prince of Wales.

Sexist Royal Marine punished after tirade of abuse towards women

Royal Navy sailors have been conducting war games in the South China Sea despite previously threats from Beijing. Pictured: Royal Navy and Royal New Zealand sailors stand to attention on HMS Tamar’s flight deck.

'War-fighting serials' conducted by Royal Navy despite China warnings

HMS Forth's new helicopter landing system in action

'Complex' and vital upgrades installed on Royal Navy ship HMS Forth

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