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HMS Spey and HMS Tamar have been on deployment away from Portsmouth for five years after leaving the city 1,826 days ago. Pictured: HMS Spey on Exercise Bersama Shield 2025.

'Persistent' Royal Navy ships spend 5 years on op after leaving city

Sailors aboard the Portsmouth-based patrol vessel got chance to welcome their loved ones onboard ship for a sail around the Solent. This was a well-earned rest for the ship’s company, having recently been busy monitoring Russian vessels.

'Fantastic' HMS Mersey families day sees loved ones sail with crew

Team GOSH berth in front of supporters.

Exhausted sailors celebrate finish of gruelling Clipper world race

Team GB nearly crashes into Team USA during SailGP practice session.

SailGP: Intense close call as Team GBR nearly crashes into Team USA

Henry and Seren set sail today 23rd July

Young sailors take on challenge to support Tall Ships Youth Trust

Steve Pearce from Hayling Island

Clipper Race fleet is heading back to Southsea for spectacular finale

Second World War veterans were treated to a spectacular birthday celebration lunch at HMS Excellent on Whale Island, Portsmouth, on Wednesday 15th July 2026. Pictured: Len Chivers, Ken Arkell and Henry Rice.

'Grateful' war veterans treated to 404th birthday celebrations at base

Royal Navy families day at HMS Excellent on Whale Island.

'Extremely grateful' Royal Navy sailors embrace families day

Beating Retreat rehearsals at HMS Excellent on Whale Island, with Royal Marines Band Service musicians parading through the grounds amid the hot temperatures.

Military musicians brave scorching weather for 'prestigious' event

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

Trainees from HMS Sultan lend a hand at one of six local schools supported during the base's annual INSET Day, as part of HMS Sultan's 70th anniversary celebrations.

Kind-hearted HMS Sultan sailors restore church and school grounds

Defence Secretary Dan Jarvis undertakes media engagements as he attends an Armed Forces Day event in Aldershot, Hampshire

Defence minister visits sailors aboard flagship HMS Prince of Wales

The Admiral Grigorovich passes through the Channel, shadowed by RFA Tideforce

Couple say Russian warship fire warning shots near yacht was 'scary'

Undated file handout photo issued by the Ministry of Defence of RFN Admiral Grigorovich (foreground) monitored by RFA Tideforce. Photo credit should read: MoD Crown Copyright/PA Wire

'Drifting’ Russian warship fired shots at yacht to ‘prevent collision’

Royal Navy sailors and Royal Marines Commandos listed in King's Birthday Honours List and Operational Honours List.

Full list of sailors recognised for service in King's Birthday Honours

Jack Meacham, of Portsmouth, died at the age of 106 and served in the Royal Navy between 1938 and 1952. His funeral took place on Thursday, June 4, 2026 at Portchester Crematorium, with serving sailors and veterans attending to honour him.

'Phenomenal' funeral for Second World War hero who died aged 106
Guests were amazed to see dozens of sailors and veterans standing to attention in tribute to Jack
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Sandown-class minehunter HMS Bangor is having repairs undertaken, according to a defence minister.

'Repairs underway' on HMS Bangor years after major crash

HMS Collingwood's Victory Squadron win field gun competition trophy.

'Proud' HMS Collingwood sailors win junior field gun competition

'Inappropriately placed' buttons force Royal Navy to revamp uniform for female sailors. Pictured is The Princess Royal wearing the No 1 jacket.

‘Inappropriately placed’ buttons forces Navy to revamp female uniform

United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO) is a small team which answers ‘999 calls’ from ships in the Red Sea/Gulf/Indian Ocean under attack from Houthi rebels, pirates and terrorists, as well as deals with fires and sinkings.
Calls to the centre have risen by 4 times since October.

Hormuz stand-off reduced traffic to a trickle says Royal Navy team

Royal Fleet Auxiliary sailors on strike in Portland, Dorset.

Angry RFA sailors to strike again after MoD 'failed' to issue new deal

Disgraced submariner jailed for perverted actions against three women

Royal Fleet Auxiliary seafarers have voted to strike once again. They will be walking out on April 7 and 16.

Pictured are RFA strikes near Whale Island, Portsmouth, in 2024.

'Substandard pay offers' force Royal Fleet Auxiliary sailors to strike

Talks to resolve industrial action within the Royal Fleet Auxiliary are ongoing amid a "recruitment and retention crisis". Image of Royal Fleet Auxiliary ship RFA Lyme Bay at HMNB Gibraltar on Wednesday 11 March 2026.

RFA seafarers strike talks ongoing amid "recruitment crisis"

Channel 5 is launching a documentary Warship: Life on the Frontline, which will show HMS Prince of Wales preparing for one of the most dangerous legs of Operation Highmast. Picture: TV Host and former Royal Marine JJ Chalmers.

TV special to show 'most dangerous leg' of HMS Prince of Wales op

Preparations continuing on board HMS Dragon ahead of the vessel’s deployment to Cyprus.

New video shows HMS Dragon taking on stores ahead of Cyprus deployment

Talks have been held with the Ministry of Defence, but a pay offer has yet to be issued. Pictured are members of the RMT and Nautilus International unions at a strike in Wharf Road, Portsmouth, in 2024.

Pictured is: (l-r) Martyn Gray, Olly Longden, Andy Rawlinson and Mark Brennan.

Royal Fleet Auxiliary strikes suspended but dispute 'far from over'
Disgruntled Royal Fleet Auxiliary sailors have called off their strikes due to new information coming to light.
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Royal Navy destroyer HMS Dragon at Portsmouth Harbour at dawn on March 4. She will be leaving HMNB Portsmouth soon and will be deployed to the Middle East as hostilities fail to subside.

'World-class' HMS Dragon gears up for Middle East deployment

Portsmouth-based Royal Navy Destroyer HMS Duncan is taking part in an intensive training scenario designed to mimic the modern-day threats of drones. The Type 45 Destroyer was tasked with fending off attacks from a range of autonomous systems, showcasing her cutting-edge weaponry, radars and sensors during the intensive training off the Welsh coast.

HMS Duncan battles 'onslaught' of drones as guns open fire on targets

New Type 31 frigate HMS Active being rolled out of the Babcock International assembly hall in Rosyth, Scotland. She will soon be part of the Royal Navy fleet and based in Portsmouth.

'Adaptable' new Type 31 ships take step closer to being built

A female Royal Fleet Auxiliary sailor said "outrageous" maternity policies made her leave the force, with a suggestion being made to put her children "into care". Pictured: RFA Tidespring conducting a replenishment at sea exercise with HMS Prince of Wales.

'Angry' RFA sailor told to put kids 'into care' - she quits in disgust

Royal Fleet Auxiliary sailors have once again voted to go on strike over pay and conditions. Their work is vital to Royal Navy operations. Pictured: Members of the RMT and Nautilus International unions on industrial action on September 3, 2024.
Pictured is: (l-r) Martyn Gray, Olly Longden, Andy Rawlinson and Mark Brennan, striking in Wharf Road near Whale Island, Portsmouth, on September 3

'Deepening crisis' within RFA forces sailors to strike for better pay

Captain Davey (right) handing over to rank of Commanding Officer of HMS Collingwood to Captain Cromie.

Emotional Royal Navy Commanding Officer steps aside from base

Royal Navy sailors at HMS Collingwood completing a fitness challenge, raising money for the Samaritans.

Determined Royal Navy sailors conquer 16-hour fitness challenge

First Sea Lord Sir Gwyn Jenkins said maternity policies within the Royal Fleet Auxiliary will have his full attention.

'Agonizing decisions' by sailors to 'have abortions' concerns boss

Members of the RMT union employed by the Royal Fleet Auxiliary have rejected a 4.5 per cent pay offer, with strike action looming. Pictured: Previous strikes in Portsmouth in 2024 .

From L: Martyn Gray, Olly Longden, Andy Rawlinson and Mark Brennan, striking in Wharf Road near Whale Island, Portsmouth, on September 3

"Wholly inadequate" Royal Fleet Auxiliary pay offer rejected

Royal Navy sailors aboard HMS Oardacious finished "the world's toughest row", a trek of 3,000 miles from the Canaries to Antigua. Pictured: Addison Taylor, Richard Purdy, Guy Wilton and Liam Hoddy.

Determined Royal Navy sailors complete "world's toughest row"

Dedicated Royal Navy and Royal Marines personnel have been singled out for their service in the New Year's Honours List.

Devoted Royal Navy sailors celebrated in New Years Honours list

Personnel aboard HMS Medway receiving Christmas presents and donations from the RNRMC.

Christmas cheers spread by Royal Navy sailors over festive period

Warrant Officer Daz Hemmings (54) reunited with his family at HMNB Portsmouth. HMS Duncan conducted a Christmas homecoming from the Mediterranean in December 2024.

25 emotional pictures of Royal Navy Christmas homecomings

Members of the RMT and Nautilus International unions have gone on strike on Merchant Navy Day over pay and conditions for Royal Fleet Auxiliary sailors. Talks have been held with the Ministry of Defence, but a pay offer has yet to be issued.

Pictured is: (l-r) Martyn Gray, Olly Longden, Andy Rawlinson and Mark Brennan, striking in Wharf Road near Whale Island, Portsmouth, on September 3

"Deep frustration" from RFA sailors as possible strike action looms

Rear Admiral Mark Anderson alongside Nato 's ARF Commander General Carai. British Royal Navy personnel will be taking charge of a Nato task force soon.

Royal Navy sailors to take charge of premier Nato force

The HMS Prince of Wales is welcomed back to Portsmouth on November 30 2025.

Emotional moment HMS Prince of Wales returns home to Portsmouth

HMS Dauntless returns home to Portsmouth on Sunday November 30 2025.

Incredible moment HMS Dauntless is welcomed home to Portsmouth

Homecoming of Daring class destroyer HMS Dauntless from the Round Tower, Portsmouth.

"Unforgettable" homecoming starts as HMS Dauntless returns to city

Ships company help to clear out the female surgical ward at Falmouth Hospital, the roof had collapsed during hurricane Melissa.

39 pictures of sailors repairing hospital and school hit by hurricane

Cdr Tom Lindsey has become the Commanding Officer of HMS Tamar, replacing Cdr Tom Gell. The Portsmouth-based Royal Navy ship is currently on forward deployment in the Indo-Pacific.

New Commanding Officer appointed to HMS Tamar in Indo-Pacific

Heartbroken sailors spoke of their pride in supporting those impacted by Hurricane Melissa in Jamaica, after Portsmouth-based HMS Trent was deployed to the region. Pictured: Black River residents are scavenging for food on the streets of Black River following the passage of Hurricane Melissa, in Santa Cruz, St Elizabeth, Jamaica on October 29, 2025.

"Heartbroken" sailors start Jamaica clean-up after Hurricane Melissa

Royal Navy sailors conducting rehearsals taking place at HMS Excellent in Portsmouth on Tuesday, November 4, 2025, ahead of the Remembrance Sunday service in London.

"Immense sense of pride" for sailors preparing for remembrance parade

The Royal Navy's newest ship, HMS Stirling Castle, passing The Round Tower inbound to Portsmouth Harbour.

"Huge sense of achievement": HMS Stirling Castle welcomed to new home

HMS Diamond has been honoured by the US Navy for fighting alongside the Americans against iranian-backed Houthi rebels in Yemen.

"Distinctive" HMS Diamond service honoured for shooting Houthi drones

HMS Stirling Castle is sailing for the first time as a Royal Navy ship ahead of being based in Portsmouth.

Royal Navy's newest ship HMS Stirling Castle sails for the first time

Launch of Heart of Oak Memory tree at Historic Dockyard, Portsmouth on Monday 21st October 2025. The monument honours fallen Royal Navy sailors, who gave their lives to the force.

"Very poignant" memory tree honours fallen Royal Navy sailors

Able Seaman Jake Creek, 19, has been court martialled following a "drunken rampage" at HMS Sultan in Gosport.

Young sailor attacks friends injuring them in "drunken rampage"

HMS Agamemnon, a powerful new nuclear submarine, will soon be out on Royal navy patrols after carrying out her first ever dive.

Powerful new nuclear submarine HMS Agamemnon completes first dive