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The Malloy Unmanned Air System. A Royal Navy patrol ship has successfully conducted the first flight of a heavy-lift drone during operations in the Caribbean.

'Fantastic' cargo-lift drone launched from HMS Trent in Caribbean

Gorse Fire at Headon Warren, West Wight

Plea for help after major blaze caused by a campfire

HMS Prince of Wales during Enhanced Vigilance Activity, Neptune Strike. Photo by AS1 Phoebe Hambrook

"Determination and capability of Royal Navy on show" as ships return

A pilot from 820 NAS greets his daughters.820 Naval Air Squadron return home from Cyprus to family at Royal Naval Air Station (RNAS) Culdrose

Royal Navy helicopters home as air defence mission of Cyprus ends

(left to right) Lieutenant Lily-Mae Fisher, 31, from Surrey, Petty Officer Owen Green, 24, from Hampshire, and Lieutenant Commander Chris Gayson, 42, from Somerset, the three members of the Royal Navy who died when their helicopter crashed in a field on Wednesday.
Picture: MoD/PA

Three members of the Navy who died in a helicopter crash are named

The scene in Sourton Down, near Okehampton in Devon, where a Royal Navy helicopter crashed in a field just before 4am today. Picture date: Wednesday June 3, 2026.

Three people killed after Royal Navy helicopter crashes into field

The scene in Sourton Down, near Okehampton in Devon, where a Royal Navy helicopter crashed in a field just before 4am today. Picture date: Wednesday June 3, 2026.

Three people killed after Royal Navy helicopter crashes into field

Wildcat HMA2s from 815 Naval Air Squadron conduct a photo exercise with P2000s and a Royal Norwegian Navy Skjold-class corvette, during Exercise Tamber Shield in Norway. New capabilities were used in the Royal Navy exercise.

Helicopter drones used to protect Navy 'against small fast targets'

Air ambulance landing in Gatcombe Park, Hilsea, on the morning of March 23 in Portsmouth.

Air ambulance with 'doctor and advanced paramedic' lands in park

HMS Mersey and a Wildcat helicopter are monitoring Russian vessels in the English Channel

Royal Navy monitors Russian warship and oil tanker in the Channel

King Charles III during a visit to the Royal Regiment of Artillery at Baker Barracks, Emsworth, Hampshire.

King Charles III sees military might at first visit to Baker Barracks

A fire broke out aboard MV Caesarea Trader, operated by DFDS, with the ship having to be towed to Portsmouth.

Fire breaks out on ferry with crew told to "abandon ship"

Providence Drone being deployed on Trial Eagle Eye. Several trials have taken place to test the aviators ability to operate drones and helicopters.

Royal Navy helicopter transformed into "flying command centre"

Royal Navy aviators were deployed to deter a Russian cargo ship that was sailing close to undersea cables. Pictured: A Royal Navy Wildcat helicopter firing a Martlet missile last year.

Royal Navy responds to "deeply suspicious" Russia cargo ship

Fareham-based firm SYOS has been shortlisted to produce a futuristic helicopter drone for the British Army. Pictured is the SA200.

"Cutting-edge" helicopter drones to be made - local firm shortlisted

File picture of an Irish Coastguard helicopter.

Search conducted overnight for missing Royal Navy crew member
The search to find a missing Royal Navy crew member was launched yesterday morning with multiple agencies taking part in the operation.
Joe Williams

A police helicopter was spotted above Baffins and Milton with a search for a missing person ongoing.

Search for missing person underway as police helicopter spotted

HMS Iron Duke monitored the surfaced Russian Kilo-class submarine Novorossiysk 1

"Limping" and "broken" Russian sub mocked by Nato chief

Simon Hewitt has been named as the third person that dies in the Isle of Wight helicopter crash. His family paid tribute to him as "the most wonderful, intelligent, kind man and father".

Loved ones pay tribute to three people who died in helicopter crash

HMS Trent returns to HMNB Portsmouth after 5 years of operations. The Royal Navy warship is now preparing for a lengthy deployment in the Caribbean.

HMS Trent tests crucial new systems ahead of drug-busting op

Progress to build Black Hawk helicopters to replace older aircraft in the RAF and Army are continuing. A bid which would have brought high-skilled jobs to Gosport failed to materialise.

Jobs bid to build new helicopters in Gosport fails to materialise

Helicopter carrying large metal circle.

Watch: Helicopter carrying massive metal circle flies over UK city

HMS Tyne with Russian Kilo-class submarine Krasnodar in the background.

Watch: Powerful Portsmouth-based UK warship tracks Russian submarine

Cutting-edge Malloy T-150 drones will be utilised during HMS Prince of Wales' deployment to the Indo-Pacific region, a nine month operation where sailors will visit Japan, Australia and elsewhere.

Cutting-edge drones to be used on HMS Prince of Wales deployment

"Game-changing" mini helicopter drone Peregrine has been tested for the first time during narcotics operations conducted by HMS Lancaster off the coast of Bahrain.

"Game-changing" mini helicopter drone works wonders on drug busting op

The Norway Road has been closed from the junctions with Gunstore Road, Merlin Drive, Copnor Road and Williams Road.

Police officers remain at the scene after pedestrian hit by lorry

Snow trapped guests at the Tan Hill Inn, in North Yorkshire

I was snowed-in at 'off-the-grid' pub...it was a great adventure
Video shows the moment when snowed-in guests finally got rescued from Britain’s highest pub after two snowploughs managed to reach them.
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Hampshire and Isle of Wight Air Ambulance experienced its busiest calendar year to date with 2,544 call outs in 2024.

Air ambulance experiences busiest year on record

Portsmouth-based Royal Navy frigate HMS Iron Duke was heavily involved in Exercise Freezing Winds in the Baltic Sea, organised by Nato. Pictured is her at Tallinn Naval Base, Estonia.

HMS Iron Duke fends off "aggressor aircraft and surface units"

Toys, games and puzzles for perfect presents at Aldi this week

Kids' stocking fillers with toys, books and puzzles on Specialbuys

Gregson Avenue in Gosport, where a road traffic incident took place on Thursday, October 17, 2024. Picture: Sarah Standing (181024-3634)

Pictures show damage to railings following 'serious' crash in Gosport

Emergency services are responding to a serious collision in Gregson Avenue in Gosport.

Road in Gosport remains closed following 'serious' crash

A Sea Venom missile was successfully fired from a Royal Navy wildcat helicopter for the first time. It is hoped the weapon can be used alongside UK Carrier Strike Groups to protect HMS Queen Elizabeth and HMS Prince of Wales.

Watch: Deadly new missile shot from helicopter in successful test

A pilot stationed on HMS Queen Elizabeth saved six lives after carrying out an emergency landing during a medical evacuation.

Heroic pilot honoured after saving six lives on emergency landing

Police have closed off an area near Norway Road in Hilsea as they deal with an incident.

Emergency incident in Hilsea as police close off street

HMS Richmond (foreground) accompanying Chinese destroyer Jiaozuo through the English Channel on their way to and from Russian Navy Day celebrations. Issue date: Saturday August 10, 2024. Picture: Ministry of Defence/PA Wire

HMS Richmond stalks two Chinese warships sailing through Channel

The police arresting Leroy Simpson. This is the dramatic moment an armed thug carjacked a vehicle at knifepoint during a test drive before leading police on a high-speed 10 mile chase.

Terrifying moment a car gets robbed at knifepoint during test drive

Top activities for the perfect day out, according to kids

Teenager who died after being airlifted to hospital on school trip

This is the heart-stopping moment an Indian fan plunged 30ft after trying to tie a flag around a pole during wild T20 World Cup celebrations.

Watch: Man falls from pole during World Cup celebrations

Dramatic footage shows a fugitive driver jumping out a window to evade cops before being wrestled to the ground by a hero police dog.

Video: Hero police dog takes down fugitive after dramatic chase

A glamping site is providing posh accommodation for fussier Glastonbury Festival goers.

Watch: Inside Glastonbury's glamping site with £28k weekend price tag

Surfer rescued from beach after spelling “Help” on the sand.

Watch: Surfer rescued from beach after spelling “Help” on the sand

Prince William flies helicopter after becoming Army chief.

Watch: Prince William flies helicopter after becoming Army chief

The demolition of Cliff Farm in Trimingham. May 10 2024.

Watch: Farmhouse hanging over cliff edge gets demolished

The rescue of Ben Longton, 18, in snowy conditions on Scafell Pike, by Wasdale Mountain Rescue Team.

Watch dramatic rescue as boy falls down waterfall in freak blizzard

Footage capturing a dog walker being airlifted to safety after falling from a coastal path in Cornwall.

Watch: Dog walker rescued after falling into the sea

Masked men ride illegal e-bikes and quad bikes.

Watch: E-bike gets impounded after bank holiday chaos

HMS Spey carrying out manoeuvres alongside a Philippines navy vessel BRP Valentin Diaz. It is the latest Royal Navy visit to the nation, as part of a southeast Asia diplomatic mission. They have previously visited Sri Lanka, Malaysia and Brunei. Picture: Royal Navy.

HMS Spey visits the Philippines and trains alongside forces

A view of the north ridge of Ben Nevis

Ben Nevis avalanche kills one and injures another

The ways we all approach our best pet paw’renting!

A Merlin helicopter from Royal Naval Air Station Culdrose has been training with HMS Queen Elizabeth in Portsmouth Naval Base as part of her Rotary Wing Trials

Helicopter puts flight deck crew through its paces

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Helicopter landing on HMS Queen Elizabeth marks centenary event