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telegraph.co.uk/news/2026/03/1… Britain had mine sweepers. We were good at it. Even the US needed our expertise. We gave it up. For something unready and semi-tested. In a dangerous part of the world, we allowed a significant 'capability gap'. It's come back to haunt us. Another strategic failure. We are led by provincial fools. Another strong piece by @TomSharpe134 @Telegraph #IranWar‌ #IranRevolution2026‌

March 19th 1982: HMS Hermes returns to Portsmouth after completing her ASW exercises in the North Atlantic. Many of the crew are looking forward to a good run-ashore, unaware of the developing political situation in South Georgia.

@RoyalNavy trainee sailors from Culdrose helped @nationaltrust staff clear debris and repair damage in west #Cornwall after the winter storms, at Kynance Cove & Frenchman's Creek - replacing a bridge, repairing fencing and hauling a 'ghost' net from the beach.

Latest analysis article: If called upon, what assets could the Royal Navy send to the Gulf? navylookout.com/if-called-upon…

Bremont RN FAA Project Closing Soon Details in the Members' area of the website.

The Merlin Mk2 airborne surveillance and control (ASaC) helicopter operating at RAF Akrotiri #Cyprus. The aircraft, aircrews & engineers from 820 Naval Air Squadron arrived last week to defend UK forces in the region #820NAS @820NAS

Wildcat attack helicopter from #815NAS embarked in @KnmThor, operating alongside our strong @Forsvaret_no partners in the High North. @RoyalNavy @Forsvaret_no @NATO @DefenceHQ @DefenceOps @UKNATO

🗓️15 March 1918 - HMS Furious returns to service after modifications into an early aircraft-carrying warship The image shows Furious in 1918 during a visit by Albert I of Belgium & Elisabeth of Bavaria Experiments like these helped shape naval aviation orlo.uk/dqOw6

ex RFA Argus was cold-moved by 4 tugs from A&P Falmouth shipyard to be laid up in the river Fal yesterday. Argus is now moored just metres from where HMS Ajax, of Battle of the River Plate fame, was laid up after WW2. Another Falklands veteran laid up in the Fal before scrapping was liner Uganda, converted to serve as a hospital ship. Via D. Barnicoat

In UK Naval Bases sailors get to ships at sea via a PAS Boat. Named after the Port Auxiliary Service which ran the service until 50 yrs ago in 1976. The service is now provided by @SercoGroup Sailors still call them PAS boats and in @HMNBDevonport they usually bear @FOST Staff.

Thousands of skilled jobs are secured in Somerset. 🧑‍🏭🚁 Here's what the £1 billion deal means to the area and apprentices building some of the most advanced military helicopters in the world. 👇

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.

🙌 Today on International Women' s Day we celebrate the inspiring stories behind the pioneering women of the Royal Navy. 🔍 Lieutenant Claire Donegan RN was the Fleet Air Arm’s first female pilot, discover her story at the museum - bit.ly/3Sa1N5U #IWD2026

In the @RoyalNavy the word Safeguard is used to alert the crew to a real incident whilst they are training themselves or with @FOST Sailors use the word to ensure truth is being told. Only a fool breaks the safeguard rule. ⚓️

Explosive report in the @spectator On 27 Feb, the eve of the bombing of Iran, the National Security Adviser asked CDS, Air Chief Marshal Sir Richard Knighton, whether Britain should send warships to the eastern Mediterranean. ‘What about the carrier?’ he pressed, referring to HMS Prince of Wales. Knighton replied: ‘We don’t need the carrier. We have an aircraft carrier – it’s called Cyprus.’ But the failure to send a warship proved to be a disastrous political judgment that enraged Cyprus, Jordan and the UAE. ‘ As an RAF man, he is seen as too dismissive of the Royal Navy’s ability to ‘show the flag’ and reassure allies. Knighton’s performance has not been helped by Starmer’s inexperience in military matters.... #selection-1899.0-1899.90" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">archive.is/93NE8#selectio…

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…

My article in The Independent. We need armed forces designed for Global Britain as well as NATO First. That means expeditionary forces operating worldwide but ready to fight in Europe if deterrence fails. But right now we need to sort out the erosion of our existing force an avoid the embarrassment of taking over a week with heroic efforts by the Navy to get one serviceable destroyer en route to the Med. Political commitments must become delivery programmes. Now. Fast. independent.co.uk/voices/uk-arme…

HMS DRAGON sails with a Wildcat HMA2 from our sister squadron @815NAS, armed with Martlet missiles, enhancing the UK’s counter‑UAV/USV posture in the eastern Mediterranean. #StrikeDeep #WeYieldButToStGeorge

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.

Behind every helicopter built in Yeovil there's a network of almost 70 UK businesses making it possible, each bringing something unique to the table. This £1 billion deal doesn't just secure 3,300 jobs at one site, it backs UK industry across all nations from the ground up. 🇬🇧