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Force protection team closed up onboard HMS Dauntless. The Type 45 destroyer will be joining HMS Prince of Wales on Operation Firecrest.

'Intensive training': HMS Dauntless gears up for carrier deployment

The Windracers ULTRA drone, built in Fareham and used on the frontline in Ukraine, completed a landmark trial in Alaska delivering anti-doping medical samples.

Drone used on Ukraine frontline braves Alaska cold in transport trial

UK factories making drones for Ukraine, including Windracers in Fareham, have been labelled as potential targets for attack from “unknown sources”.

Russia advisor says Fareham factory and others could face attack

A commitment is needed to boost the Royal Navy after Vladimir Putin's recent threats against British ships, with HMS Spey and Tamar vulnerable.

'Extraordinary': Royal Navy commitment needed after Putin threats

42 Commando of the UK Commando force conducting maritime interdiction operations on CMR Smyrtos sailing under a false Cameroonian flag.

Fresh sanctions slapped on Russia as shadow fleet ships named - list

The Providence Drone in flight. Royal Navy Wildcat helicopters conducted landmark trials with autonomous drones.

'Successful' landmark op as Navy helicopters fly with drones

Prime minster Andy Burnham meets Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy on HMS Queen Elizabeth.

Ukraine president hails 'principled' UK action against Russia

Royal marines boarding the sanctioned ship.

Sanctioned Russia ship funding wars formally detained

Ryan Dipper has convoyed to Ukraine with some of his friends as part of a Driving Ukraine campaign to deliver essential, life saving supplies to the front line.

Pictured: Back row (left to right) Ry Dipper, Ryan Haward, Josh Maclaughlin. Front row (left to right) Nick Hubbucks, Helix Schorr-kon.

Friends deliver life saving supplies to Ukraine's front line

A deal has been struck between the UK and Sweden to build components for Gripen fighter jets, with the aircraft being donated to Ukraine to bolster its war effort against Russia. Pictured: Swedish Air Force Saab Gripen fighter jets fly over Helsingborg, Sweden, on May 21, 2026.

Advanced radar built in Fareham to equip Ukraine fighter jets

A total of 50 high-skilled jobs have been created by Windracers expanding its factory, with more expected next year. The company is supporting the government’s biggest ever drone package for Ukraine to fight against Russia.

'Proud' drone firm bolsters UK's biggest ever Ukraine support package

Prime minister Sir Keir Starmer has announced that British forces will start seizing Russian shadow fleet ships. Pictured: HMS Tyne tracks RFN Aleksandr Otrakovsky, which was protecting illicit cargo ships.

'We’re going after Putin': Britain will start seizing Russia ships

Ellen Kent’s Farewell Opera Tour - featuring the Opera International Kyiv, Ukraine - came to the Kings Theatre in Southsea with a performance of Bizet's Carmen.

Review: Carmen's sexual charms leave the Kings Theatre bewitched

The UK is pushing to remove legal obstacles that would allow allies to seize Russian shadow fleet vessels. Pictured: HMS Tyne tracks Aleksandr Shabalin and cargo ship MV Sabetta.

UK aims to remove ally obstacles to seize Russia shadow fleet ships

The force is planning to create a new surveillance base to track shadow fleet ships.

Royal Navy to set up new surveillance base to monitor Russia fleet

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The HMS Pembroke commissioning ceremony in Rosyth, Scotland.

"Officially entered service": Ex-Royal Navy ship begins new adventure

Windracers in Brunel Way, Fareham, has expanded its factory and created 50 high-skilled jobs to produce sophisticated cargo drones, currently used in Ukraine and across the globe. Pictured: Stephen Wright, executive chairman and founder of Windracers.

See the expanded factory creating "dependable" drones for Ukraine

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HMS Pembroke, a Royal Navy minehunter, has officially been commissioned into the Romanian Navy at a ceremony in Scotland. She was sold alongside her sister ship, HMS Blyth.

"Found a new home": Royal Navy ship joins Romania after being sold

UNS Mariopol and UNS Melitopol have sailed into Portsmouth, with Ukrainian personnel being given expert Royal Navy training to clear mines. They will be housed at HMNB Portsmouth.

New Ukraine ships visit Portsmouth for "phenomenal" training - details

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HMS Pembroke, decommissioned in early 2024, has been sold to Romania and is due to head to Eastern Europe this summer.

Plucky minehunter HMS Pembroke heading to Romania years after sale

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Rolls-Royce, for one, has called its start to 2025 “strong”

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New technology is allowing BAE Systems to produce more explosives for the UK.

New technology used by defence giant to ramp up explosives production

RAF Typhoon jets were scrambled to intercept Russian aircraft flying near Nato airspace.

Fierce RAF Typhoon jets intercept Russian aircraft

The spectacle of military vehicles returning to the UK via the Port of Immingham was something to behold.

Battle-ready spectacle of 700-strong Army fleet decamping at UK port

Adorable video shows newborn lion cubs with mum rescued from Ukraine

Barnton Bunker in Corstorphine Hill, Clermiston, Edinburgh, Scotland.

UK nuclear bunker sparks MoD interest amid Russia-Ukraine war

Ukraine ships Chernihiv alongside Cherkasy at HMNB Portsmouth in 2024. The two former Royal Navy minehunter ships were handed over to the Ukrainian navy for future missions in the Black Sea.

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Madama Butterfly at the Kings Theatre in Southsea

Tears for Ukraine and a fragile butterfly at emotional Kings Theatre

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Defence Secretary John Healey said the UK must rearm amid the ongoing Russian invasion of Ukraine, but there are fears that increased Royal Navy, Army and RAF spending would cause cuts elsewhere.

Cash-strapped Royal Navy, Army and RAF must "rearm", defence secretary

Defence secretary John Healey said Royal Navy operations in the High North off the coast of Norway will be stepped up. Pictured is HMS Somerset charging down allied submarines while operating in Norway.

Intense Royal Navy patrols near Norway to "step up" to deter Russia

Prime minister Sir Keir Starmer has called on the UK and Europe to do more as Russia continues its invasion of Ukraine. He said he was will to put troops on the ground as part of a peacekeeping force.

PM wiling to put troops in Ukraine as he calls on Europe to do more

The Ukrainian Navy ships Chernihiv and Cherkasy sailing into Portsmouth on February 11, 2025. The former Royal Navy minehunters, HMS Shoreham and HMS Grimsby, were donated to the Ukrainian Navy last year.

Watch: Ukraine minehunters Cherkasy and Chernihiv sail into city

Sir Alex Younger KCMG, Former Chief of the Secret Intelligence Service (MI6) between 2014 and 2020, said Russia believes its at war with the UK while the same can't be said for Britain.

"Russia thinks they're at war with us and we don't", ex-MI6 boss says

A truck mounted, Radio Frequency Directed Energy Weapon (RFDEW) development system that can detect, track and engage a range of threats across land, air and sea. British soldiers have successful trialled for the first time the game-changing weapon that can take down a swarm of drones using radio waves for less than the cost of a pack of mince pies.

Radio wave weapon that costs 10p to fire trialled to destroy drones

HMS Somerset (foreground) maintaining watch on Russian corvette RFS Soobrazitelny. Nearly 200 Royal Navy sailors were recalled to their ship on Christmas Day to deploy to shadow Russian warships for 500 miles in the North Sea and through the English Channel.

Russian warships sailing through English Channel shadowed by Navy

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Labour MP Al Carns said the Army would last between six to 12 months in a full-scale war similar to Russia and Ukraine.

Army could be destroyed in six to 12 months, minister says

HMS Iron Duke has joined Nato forces for a large exercise in the Baltic Sea, shortly after shadowing Russian ships.

HMS Iron Duke joins Nato task force after stalking Russia ships

The Spinnaker Tower and Portsmouth Guildhall will be lit up in Ukraine's national colours to mark 1,000 days since the Russian invasion.

Portsmouth landmarks to be lit up yellow and blue - here is why

HMS Iron Duke shadowed Russian ships sailing through the English Channel, with the country's ministry claiming they carried out naval drills nearby. Pictured is the Type 23 frigate arriving into Portsmouth in 2023.

HMS Iron Duke stalks Russian ships amid claims of naval drills

Chris Cole and Paul Fox in their Halloween costumes.

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Defence Secretary John Healey (center), US Secretary of Defence Lloyd Austin (right), and Australian Defence Minister Richard Marles speak during a press conference at the AUKUS Defence Ministers Meeting at Old Royal Naval College, Greenwich, London.

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HMS Puncher has joined Baltic allies to protect underwater cables in the Baltic Sea and North Atlantic Sea. She is working alongside Nato and the Joint Expeditionary Force (JEF).

Warship HMS Puncher joins allies to protect underwater cables