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‘Glaring’ gaps’ in the Royal Navy fleet will make the UK more vulnerable to attacks from Russia in the High North. Pictured: Admiral Levchenko with HMS Duncan (left) and HMS St Albans (right).

'Glaring gaps' in Royal Navy fleet leaves UK exposed to Russia attack

A GV of HMNB Portsmouth, the Royal Navy base in Portsmouth. Picture: Chris Moorhouse (160425)

'Rogue drones' target UK military sites hundreds of times

First Sea Lord Sir Gwyn Jenkins said the Royal Navy needs more ships and drones to be able to deal with the growing threat from Russia.

First Sea Lord calls to rebuild Royal Navy to fight Russia

RFS Neustrashimy spotted near British waters with the Royal Navy being deployed to monitor the Russian frigate.

Navy scrambled as Russian frigate seen conducting gunnery exercises

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

In this pool photograph distributed by the Russian state agency Sputnik, Russia's President Vladimir Putin holds a meeting onboard the Russian Navy's guided missile cruiser Varyag during the final stage of a Pacific Fleet's naval drills on far eastern Sakhalin Island on August 12, 2026. He said British ships will be seized following recent actions by European nations.

'Piracy': Putin threatens to seize UK ships in response to 'raids'

A Neustrashimy-class Russian warship conducted a live gunnery exercise 40 miles from the British coast.

Russia warship conducts 'live-fire weapons exercise' near coast

British armed forces intercepting a Russian shadow fleet vessel in the Channel in the early hours of Sunday. The Ministry of Defence (MoD) said Royal Marine commandos and specially trained law enforcement officers from the National Crime Agency boarded a sanctioned oil tanker during a six-hour operation - the first UK-led operation of its kind.

'Blow to Russia' as man arrested on Russia vessel boarded by Commandos

Conservative MP David Reed has criticised the Royal Navy's role in just supporting French forces who seized a Russian-flagged tanker. He argues they should be directly boarded these vessels.

Tory MP brands Royal Navy not seizing Russian ships as 'weakness'

Royal Navy Commander Oli Ayers has been appointed the new Commanding Officer of HMS St Albans, replacing Commander Matthew Teare.

New Commanding Officer for HMS St Albans after Russian spy sub op

A Merlin from 814 Naval Air Squadron takes part in monitoring operations with HMS Somerset and St Albans. A crucial meeting is being held to bolster UK allied defences against Russia.

Crucial Royal Navy meeting to 'protect our people' from Russia

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

Armed forces minister Al Carns speaking to parliament.

UK urged to 'meet and resist' Putin's spy submarines

Chief of the Defence Staff at the Ministry of Defence Air Chief Marshal Sir Richard Knighton said the Royal Navy is ready to seize Russian shadow fleet ships.

'We are ready': Royal Navy prepared to seize Russia shadow fleet ships

Handout composite image issued by the Ministry of Defence showing of surface and sub-surface GUGI-associated vessels based at Olenya Guba in Russia. A defence expert has called for a higher cost to be inflicted on Putin following the incident.

Expert calls for 'higher cost' on Putin after spy submarine incident

Defence secretary John Healey said Moscow continues to pose a threat and any Russian warships sailing through our waters would be escorted. He dismissed US President Donald Trump’s insults against the Royal Navy aircraft carriers.

Healey 'rejects' Trump's Royal Navy carrier insults
The Defence secretary has rejected Donald Trump’s criticism of British warships after the US president described Royal Navy aircraft carriers as “toys”.
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A Merlin from 814 Naval Air Squadron takes part in monitoring operations with HMS Somerset and St Albans

Royal Navy scrambled to shadow Russian warships and submarine

Defence secretary John Healey delivers a statement on recent UK operational activity at 9 Downing Street in Westminster, central London. Mr Healey said the UK and allies monitored a Russian attack submarine and two spy submarines in the North Atlantic for a month before they retreated.

'We see you': Russian spy submarines tracked by Royal Navy for a month

Channel 5 is launching an eye-opening documentary showing life aboard HMS Iron Duke, when the Royal Navy frigate had to respond to a Russian submarine that was at risk of exploding.

'Dramatic' documentary to show frigate track broken Russian submarine

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

Defence Secretary John Healey thanks military personnel during a visit to the Permanent Joint Headquarters in Northwood, London, where he received an operational update on the situation in the Middle East and the defensive action the UK is taking to protect people, bases and partners in the region.

'Hidden hands' of Vladimir Putin may be behind Iran tactics, MP says

Royal Navy scrambled after sanctioned Russian ships spotted in the English Channel. Pictured: HMS Tyne tracks Aleksandr Shabalin and cargo ship MV Sabetta.

'Exceptional' Royal Navy scrambled to track 'sanctioned' Russia ships

Royal Navy ships from Portsmouth were scrambled to stalk a Russian warship and an oil tanker.

"Message sent to Putin" as Royal Navy scrambled to stalk Russia ship

The Russian corvette Boikiy has been spotted in the English Channel escorting an oil tanker despite the UK warning that ships would be seized if they are part of Moscow’s shadow fleet. Pictured: HMS Iron Duke shadowing Boikiy in July 2025.

"Regular participant" of Russia fleet escorts tanker despite warning

Defence Secretary John Healey delivering a speech on how the UK's defence industry is delivering growth and national renewal across the UK, at No 9 Downing Street on November 19, 2025. he confirmed that the Russian spy ship Yantar was spotted loitering near UK waters.

Russian spy ship Yantar loitering and firing lasers at aircraft

Lord Houghton of Richmond, crossbench peer, said the government was in "complete delusion" over the capabilities of the Royal Navy, Army and RAF during a session in parliament.

MoD accused of "complete delusion" on Royal Navy and forces capability

Royal Navy frigate HMS Somerset flanking Russian ship Yantar near UK waters, with Portsmouth-based ship HMS Tyne also deployed to keep her eyes on the vessel.

Russian spy ship seen "loitering" in south coast - Navy deployed
Beady eyes from Royal Navy ships have been glaring at a Russian spy ship which has been “loitering” near the south coast.
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Russian President Vladimir Putin and North Korean leader Kim Jong Un toast during a reception at the Mongnangwan Reception House in Pyongyang on June 19, 2024. Photo by VLADIMIR SMIRNOV/POOL/AFP - Russian state agency Sputnik - via Getty Images.

"Deadly quartet" of threats faces UK - urgent military review called

Defence secretary and Conservative politician Grant Shapps says international security stands at a "crossroads" during ongoing conflicts in the Middle East and between Russia and Ukraine. Thousands of UK troops are expected to be deployed to a Nato training operation. Picture: Carl Court/Getty Images.

Huge numbers of troops to be sent on largest Nato op since Cold War

Russian media outlets - strong supporters of Vladimir Putin's regime - are urging the dictator to take action against HMS Diamond after the landing ship Novocherkassk was hit by guided missile following a Ukrainian assault. Photo by Carl Court/Getty Images.

HMS Diamond may be attacked by Russia - Russian media says

Fareham MP Suella Braverman received an infamous award by YouTube pranksters for Channel 4's The Last Leg at a hoax boat naming ceremony on the River Wallington. (Photo by Leon Neal/Getty Images).

Suella Braverman duped into accepting infamous award

Russian Frigate Admiral Grigorovich was monitored by the Royal Navy.

Russian ship stalked in North Sea by Royal Navy keeps eyes on Putin's forcews

Despite tourists bringing noise pollution and traffic chaos to the quaint nearby village of Alton, locals living near Alton Towers say it has major benefits.

Alton Towers: Why residents living next to theme park ‘love’ it

A man lays flowers at a makeshift memorial in honour of Yevgeny Prigozhin.

Bodies and flight recorder recovered from Prigozhin crash site

The health of Russian President Vladimir Putin has long been speculated about

Vladimir Putin seen limping in new video as health rumours continue

HMS Defender monitoring Russian ship Stoikiy last month. Picture: LPhot Matt Bradley/Royal Navy.

Number of Russian warships incurring on UK waters revealed

Ukrainian academics on their visit to Tipner in Portsmouth. Picture: Nisha Haq

Ukrainian academics visit city to learn about unexploded ordinance

Yevgeny Prigozhin (right) with Vladimir Putin

Who is Yevgeny Prigozhin? Exiled Wagner Group leader breaks silence

A man holds the Russian national flag in front of a Wagner group military vehicle with the sign read as "Rostov" in Rostov-on-Don late on June 24, 2023. Rebel mercenary leader Yevgeny Prigozhin who sent his fighters to topple the military leaders in Moscow will leave for Belarus and a criminal case against him will be dropped as part of a deal to avoid "bloodshed," the Kremlin said on June 24. (Photo by STRINGER / AFP) (Photo by STRINGER/AFP via Getty Images)

Breaking Russia uprising: Rebellion ends with Yevgeny Prigozhin sent to Belarus

Chechen leader Ramzan Kadyrov attends a meeting of the Council on Interethnic Relations chaired by President Vladimir Putin in Pyatigorsk, Stavropol Krai region, on May 19, 2023. (Photo by TATIANA BARYBINA/Press service of the governor of/AFP via Getty Images)

Breaking Russia uprising: Chechen troops sent to Wagner Group conflict zones

A member of Wagner group stands guard in a street in the city of Rostov-on-Don

Breaking Russia uprising: ‘Soon we will have new President’ says Wagner Group

Russian President Vladimir Putin.

‘Betrayal’ - Vladimir Putin reacts to Wagner Group rebellion in Russia

Russian President Vladimir Putin launched the invasion of Ukraine more than a year ago

Breaking Russian mercenary group plot to remove Vladimir Putin

Prince Harry, Duke of Sussex, and Meghan, Duchess of Sussex,

Prince Harry bizarre interview requests for Spotify podcast revealed

Russian President Vladimir Putin

Plans reveal Vladimir Putin’s secret bunker beneath the Black Sea

Ukraine War: What is the Victory Day parade in Russia, what did Vladimir Putin say about the west?

What is Victory Day in Russia & what did Vladimir Putin say?

Russia has accused Ukraine of attempting to assassinate Vladimir Putin in a drone attack

Breaking Russia accuses Ukraine of Kremlin drone strike

Tinder will cease operating in Russia

Dating app Tinder to stop operating in Russia following Ukraine war

A Kremlin spokesman has denied that Putin is using body doubles after health concerns

Putin spokesperson claims Russian president ‘doesn’t use body double’

Russian president Vladimir Putin is undergoing chemotherapy treatment, according to top secret US documents leaked from the Pentagon - Credit: Getty Images

Vladimir Putin undergoing chemotherapy treatment for cancer

17 Ukrainian children kidnapped by Russian authorities freed

President Joe Biden has welcomed the arrest warrant issued for Russian President Vladimir Putin (Photo: Getty)

Breaking US President Joe Biden welcomes Vladimir Putin ICC arrest warrant

The International Criminal Court has issued an arrest warrant for Vladimir Putin

Breaking International Criminal Court issue arrest warrant for Vladimir Putin

Russian and Belarusian players have been unable to compete at Wimbledon ever since Vladimir Putin’s Russia invaded Ukraine - Credit: Getty Images

Wimbledon to lift ban on Russian and Belarusian players

Ukraine postage stamps depicting a Banksy mural

Ukraine issues Banksy stamps showing Vladimir Putin in judo match