Royal Navy

Patrol ship @hms_mersey and a Wildcat helicopter from @815NAS have completed a focused 48-hour operation monitoring Russian activity in UK waters as part of coordinated NATO efforts. Read more: royalnavy.mod.uk/news/2026/marc…

His Majesty The King led tributes to ‘the last Admiral of the Fleet’ whose life was celebrated at a memorial service in Westminster today. 🔗 royalnavy.mod.uk/news/2026/marc…

Fifty RN Reservists from across the UK gathered for Exercise Northern Star. This intense training allowed them to face realistic operational experiences from managing fires, casualties, storms, abandoning ship drills and more… ➡️ royalnavy.mod.uk/news/2026/marc…

We’re in Australia for the latest round-up of #RoyalNavy activity. HMS Anson has been visiting Perth as part of the AUKUS defence agreement. 🔗 royalnavy.mod.uk/news/60-second…

From Shoreham-by-Sea to Oxfordshire: @RN_engineers go behind the scenes at Ricardo and Prodrive, exploring world-class performance engineering. 🔗 royalnavy.mod.uk/news/2026/marc…

As a Type 45 destroyer, @HMSDragon will bring world-class air defence capability to the region, strengthening our response to counter threats directed to our allies and interests. To every sailor, marine, civil servant and contractor who helped get her ready — thank you.

There are extra eyes watching the waters of the #Rock after personnel from @RNGibSqn qualified on Parrot surveillance drones. The squadron devised short cuts to existing regulation which should speed up drone use across the RN. 🔗 royalnavy.mod.uk/news/2026/marc…

The @RoyalNavy Submarine Service and the Royal @Australian_Navy turn 125 this year. 🥳 🎂 The historic visit of HMS ANSON to Australia is the latest phase of the AUKUS partnership, a historic collaboration between the UK, Australia, and the US. As Commodore-in-Chief of the Royal Navy Submarine Service, HRH The Prince of Wales, @KensingtonRoyal, has paid tribute to sailors and submariners in the UK and Australia for their skills, service and sacrifice.

Alongside @SecondSeaLord and @smmoorhouse in HMNB Clyde this week, we met and spoke to trainees and teams who keep our Submarine Service ready every day.

A Royal Navy Merlin airborne surveillance and control helicopter has arrived in Cyprus earlier this week to boost the defence of UK military forces. 🔗 royalnavy.mod.uk/news/2026/marc…

The #RoyalNavy is buying 20 crewless boats as we look to build on our ability to merge both crewed and uncrewed forces. Delivered by UK USV specialists Kraken Works, they will be used by the Coastal Forces Squadron and @RoyalMarines from 47 Commando ➡️royalnavy.mod.uk/news/2026/marc…

Sub zero raiding in the Arctic... 🇬🇧🗡️ Specialist #RoyalMarines emerged from the icy depths of an Arctic fjord on a @deutschemarine submarine to carry out a daring commando operation as part of major #NATO mission rehearsals. #ColdResponse26 Read more: royalnavy.mod.uk/news/2026/marc…

HMS Dragon has begun her journey to the eastern Mediterranean to join the UK's defensive operations in the region. Hundreds of well-wishers, including loved ones of the ship's crew, lined the seawall as the ship sailed from Portsmouth. 🔗royalnavy.mod.uk/news/2026/marc…

Bound for the Eastern Mediterranean… Our sailors stand ready, as ever, to protect our great nation as HMS Dragon departs Portsmouth today. Fair winds! 🔗royalnavy.mod.uk/news/2026/marc…

A Crowsnest Merlin of 820 Naval Air Squadron has completed a journey of more than 3,500km/2,200 miles from @RNASCuldrose to @RAFAkrotiri to provide additional support to existing aerial defences protecting UK interests. 🔗royalnavy.mod.uk/news/2026/marc…

HMS Dragon has been equipped with ammunition and vital supplies, ensuring full operational readiness. The mission will strengthen capability in the Eastern Mediterranean, ensuring our people are protected and that British interests are defended.

Godspeed to the men and women of @815NAS from @RNASYeovilton who have arrived with their Wildcats at @RAFAkrotiri courtesy of a @RoyalAirForce C-17 to bolster the aerial defence of Cyprus and the eastern Mediterranean against drones. 🔗 royalnavy.mod.uk/news/2026/marc…

Fleet Commander, @smrmoorhouse, visited @HMSDragon as the destroyer made her final preparations ahead of her mission to the Eastern Med. VAdm Steve Moorhouse showed admiration in the ship’s company for their commitment and professionalism in readying their warship for action.

Patrol ship @hms_tamar is ready to resume front-line Pacific patrols after completing ten tense – and intense – days of training and assurance in Australia. royalnavy.mod.uk/news/2026/marc…

Specialist operations. Specialist commando skillset. Expert Royal Marines operators are carrying out discreet reconnaissance missions in the freezing fjords of Northern Norway as part a major NATO Arctic operation. Read more: royalnavy.mod.uk/news/2026/marc…