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Navy Days 2010 at the Portsmouth Naval Base. Pictured is the queue for HMS Dauntless.

18 wonderful pictures of Royal Navy Days in 2010

Dockyard workers in Portsmouth have voted to strike due to an ongoing contract row between the Ministry of Defence and Serco for tug and other infrastructure services. Pictured: HMS Prince of Wales leaving Portsmouth Harbour with a tug escort.

"Vulnerable" Navy ops "crippled" as dockyard workers face redundancies

Appeal for help for Jenny Winter who worker at Haslar Hospital

'I was shocked that working at Haslar exposed me to asbestos'

Royal Navy Commander Will King, based at HMS Sultan in Gosport, has completed an epic 300-mile cycling challenge to raise money for a testicular cancer charity.

Royal Navy commander completes epic 300-mile cycling challenge

Further upgrades to the Royal Navy aircraft carriers, HMS Prince of Wales (front) and HMS Queen Elizabeth, are being considered by the Ministry of Defence.

Further upgrades to both Royal Navy carriers being considered

Four kittens were rescued by Royal Navy sailors in Bahrain after getting stuck under a shipping container. Pictured: he orphaned kittens emerge from their 'home' underneath shipping containers.

Adorable "suffering" cats saved by Navy sailors after their mum dies

Underwater glue has been developed that can repair parts of ships. It was developed following tests on Horsea Island, Portsmouth.

"Unique" underwater glue that can repair equipment made for Royal Navy

HMS Queen Elizabeth aircraft carrier alongside HMS Prince of Wales, docked in Portsmouth Navy Base, which is to be upgraded. The government has recently confirmed retirement dates for the Queen Elizabeth-class carriers. Photo by Finnbarr Webster/Getty Images

Retirement dates set for HMS Prince of Wales and HMS Queen Elizabeth

Royal Navy destroyer HMS Dragon shot down a supersonic missile during a test of her Sea Viper Missile system

Watch: HMS Dragon opens fire and obliterates supersonic missile

The medals of a Portsmouth soldier honoured for his heroics in the First World War were due to be going up for sale - including his Victoria Cross medal - but the lot has since been withdrawn.

Heroic WWI soldier's Victoria Cross medal withdrawn from sale

XLUUV as been unveiled during a naming ceremony at HMNB Devonport. The un-crewed vessel will be called XV Excalibur.

Huge "exciting" new autonomous submarine unveiled by Royal Navy

Gen Sir Gwyn Jenkins KCB OBE RM has been appointed as the new First Sea Lord of the Royal Navy. He has taken up the role after his predecessor, Admiral Sir Ben Key, was asked to step down.

Decorated Royal Marines General named new First Sea Lord

Lieutenant Commander Martyn Mayger, previously the Commanding Officer of Portsmouth-based patrol vessel HMS Tyne, has been removed from his post following allegations of "unacceptable sexual behaviour”.

Commanding Officer removed - alleged "unacceptable sexual behaviour"

Falklands War ship Landing Craft F8 has been wrapped in the LGBTQ+ Pride colours.

Historic Falklands War ship Landing Craft F8 wrapped in pride colours

Pictured: The flight deck of HMS Prince of Wales during night flying operations for Exercise Med Strike during Operation Highmast as part of the UK Carrier Strike Group 2025.

HMS Prince of Wales pilots conduct intense night flying drills

HMS Richmond opening fire on targets during Exercise Mediterranean Strike. HMS Prince of Wales is leading the UK Carrier Strike Group during Operation Highmast.

WATCH: Royal Navy sailors fire ferocious guns and destroy targets
Royal Navy sailors shot down mock targets while taking part in a huge Mediterranean exercise.
Freddie Webb

A “secret weapon” is being developed and could be used by Royal Navy technicians to search for Russian submarines. Pictured: HMS Tyne with Russian Kilo-class submarine Krasnodar in the background.

"Secret weapon" being tested for Royal Navy to hunt Russia submarines

HMS Dragon is taking part in Exercise Formidable Shield 25, with the Portsmouth-based Royal Navy destroyer joining forces for other international navies.

Upgraded HMS Dragon joins Nato's largest live-fire exercise in Europe

HMS Bristol returning from the Falkland Islands, September 1982.

Glorious pictures of Falklands War ship HMS Bristol over the years

Bold targets have been set to build weapons and capabilities for the Royal Navy, Army and RAF at a faster rate.

Ambitious targets set to build ships, tanks and weapons faster

The Commander of Portsmouth Naval Base, Commodore Marcel Rosenberg, attended a crucial meeting with city MPs and bosses of defence firms to discuss how the sector can boost the Portsmouth economy.

"Crucial" meeting held with Portsmouth Naval Base commander and MPs

Portsmouth-based Royal Navy minehunter HMS Middleton joined forces with American, Kuwaiti and Iraqi forces to conduct a rescue exercise in the Gulf. Picture: A Kuwaiti police helicopter flies past HMS Middleton

HMS Middleton completes life-saving exercise as plane lands in sea

HMS Prince of Wales has combined forces with an Italia strike group for a major exercise in the Mediterranean. Pictured: (L/R) Italian aircraft Carrier ITS Cavour and HMS Prince of Wales.

Imperious HMS Prince of Wales joins forces with Italian carrier

A Russian intelligence gathering ship reportedly shadowed HMS Prince of Wales during her deployment. Pictured: Row 1 (L-R) HMS, Astute, HMS Prince of Wales, HMS Dauntless, Mendez Nunez;Row 2 (L-R) RFA Tideforce, HNoMS Maud, RFA Tidespring; Row 3 (L-R) HNoMS Roald Amundsen, HMS Richmond.

"Russian intelligence gathering vessel" shadows HMS Prince of Wales

A medal group belonging to the former head of the SAS, Lieutenant-General Sir John Peter Barry Condliffe Watts, are being put up for sale at auction. The soldier, known for his gallantry and bravery, was born in Portsmouth.

"Gallant" Head of SAS' medal group goes on sale

The Portsmouth Historic Dockyard hosted a VE day event where veterans were interviewed about their wartime memories.

Pictured: Charlotte, 12, asking a question.
From left, Robin Boodle who was an able seaman in the Battle of The Atlantic, Mabel Kidney of the WRNS and Dorothy Walsh who worked at Bletchley Park with Alan Turing on the Enigma machine.

Picture: Chris Moorhouse (100525-33)

Historic Dockyard's VE Day event welcomes four remarkable veterans

The Ministry of Defence (MoD) confirmed an investigation into First Sea Lord Admiral Sir Benjamin Key, 59, was “ongoing”.

First Sea Lord steps down as investigation launched
The leader of the Royal Navy has stepped down from his duties as an investigation into an alleged relationship with a subordinate is launched.
Sophie Lewis

HMS Tyne with Russian Kilo-class submarine Krasnodar in the background.

Watch: Powerful Portsmouth-based UK warship tracks Russian submarine

Stephen Morgan has paid tribute to Armed Forces personnel, veteran, and their families ahead of VE Day 80 celebrations.

MP thanks veterans for "invaluable contribution" ahead of celebrations

Boathouse 6 which is home to No6 Cinema and Action Stations in the Historic Dockyard

Huge step forward for £15m Marines Museum plans thanks to Lottery cash

The launch of the Victory in 80 Objects project. Pictured is: Steve Humphrey who wrote the book.
Picture: Sarah Standing (060525-6166)

"Innumerable acts of heroism" highlighted in special WWII exhibition

The White Force hauls a gun out of the mud and on to Whale Island during the Great War in 1904.

14 incredible photos showing the impressive Whale Island

Members of the ceremonial firing party conducting the 21 gun salute to mark the anniversary of the Coronation of King Charles onboard HMS Queen Elizabeth on 6th May 2025

Gun Salute carried out on aircraft carrier to mark coronation

A 1980 photo shows HMS Sheffield of the Royal Navy. The destroyer was hit and sunk by an Exocet missile fired from an Argentinian land-based Super Etendard fighter bomber 04 May 1982 during Falklands (Malvinas). The Argentine government on December 05, 2003 said Britain has admitted that nuclear weapons were on some navy vessels.

Enlightening photos of HMS Sheffield as we remember "famous" destroyer

HMS Albion, alongside fellow Albion-class landing platform HMS Bulwark, are most likely being sold to Brazil after a “statement of intent” was signed between the UK and South American nation.

"Statement of intent" signed to sell HMS Albion and Bulwark to Brazil

A "major milestone" has been completed on HMS Active, with the Type 31 ship having her flight deck structure completed.

"Major milestone" on new Type 31 ship - flight deck structure complete

HMS Queen Elizabeth leaving Portsmouth on November 4, 2024, for sea trials. Families gathered along The Hot Walls to watch her depart.

Gun salute arranged to mark anniversary of the King's Coronation

HMS Prince of Wales is about to begin Exercise Med Strike as she leads the UK Carrier Strike Group on a huge mission during Operation Highmast.

"Major" Mediterranean exercise to start - HMS Prince of Wales at helm

HMS Tyne has returned to sea following a maintenance period.

Unrelenting Royal Navy ship back at sea with renovated engines

HMS Prince of Wales is continuing Operation Highmast, travelling to the Indo-Pacific on the Royal Navy’s biggest deployment this century. Viewed from the front - Row 1 (L-R) HMS Astute, HMS Prince of Wales, HMS Dauntless, Mendez Nunez;
Row 2 (L-R) RFA Tideforce, HNoMS Maud, RFA Tidespring;
Row 3 (L-R) HNoMS Roald Amundsen, HMS Richmond.

What has HMS Prince of Wales and Carrier Strike Group done so far

The government has confirmed when HMS Dreadnought is due to enter the Royal Navy fleet. Picture: A computer generated graphic of HMS Dreadnought, a new nuclear submarine being built for the Royal Navy.

New nuclear submarine HMS Dreadnought construction "remains on track"

A Royal Fleet Auxiliary (RFA) shipbuilding project is expected to start this year, with construction moving ever closer. The hope is these vessels will support the Royal Navy and their aircraft carriers - HMS Prince of Wales and HMS Queen Elizabeth. Pictured: RFA Fort Victoria.

Building of new ships to support Royal Navy to start soon - when

Sailors from HMS Collingwood are rowing the distance between Portsmouth and Dunkirk ahead of the anniversaries of the Battle of Dunkirk and VE Day. A team of 113 are taking part. From L: PLET Hugh Talbot, AB Chris Crawford and AB Martin Miller.

"We're sailors recreating the journey to Dunkirk to honour veterans"

Jamie Aird, 29, of Forest Place in Townhill, Fife, Scotland, has been sentenced after stealing mechnical parts made for HMS Prince of Wales. Pictured is the Royal Navy flagship leaving Portsmouth bound for the Indo-Pacific region.

Dockworker sentenced after stealing parts made for HMS Prince of Wales

HMS Prince of Wales’ ongoing deployment in charge of the UK Carrier Strike Group has been described as the right response following the actions of Houthi rebels in Yemen.

HMS Prince of Wales mission to protect seas from Houthi rebels, MP

A fighter jet fell off the side of the American aircraft carrier USS Harry S. Truman while she was deployed in the Red Sea.

Expensive error: $70m rolls off aircraft carrier and into the sea

A new office has been set up to oversea the development of new technologies for the Royal Navy, with personnel using the Portsmouth ship XV Patrick Blackett as a testbed for new platforms.

Cutting-edge new Navy team forms up to test new weapons and technology

Minister for defence procurement, Maria Eagle, confirmed that the project to build Type 32 warships is still in the concept phase. The focus has shifted to the continued building of Type 31 and Type 26 ships for the Royal Navy.

Mysterious new Type 32 warship project continues to stall

RAF fighter aircraft carried out airstrikes on a Houthi drone manufacturing facility in Yemen, working alongside US forces to do so.

Air strikes destroy Houthi drone facility to stop "persistent threat"

Ambitious aims to reduce the time it takes to build ships, submarines and planes.

"Powerful" aims to rapidly cut timescales to build ships and planes

Operation Highmast has started, with HMS Prince of Wales sailing with other Royal Navy ships and allied forces in the Mediterranean.

HMS Prince of Wales sails with strike group on "biggest deployment"

Admiral Sir Tony Radakin KCB ADC, Chief of Defence Staff, outlined the current recruitment and retention figures in the Royal Navy, Army and RAF.

Reviving Royal Navy sees more join force but others struggling

Pictures taken on HMS Prince of Wales, berthed at HMNB Portsmouth, ahead of the Carrier Strike Group deployment in the forthcoming Operation Highmast.

Majestic views from HMS Prince of Wales' flight deck - pictures

Banshee Jet 80+ drones, which were used as targets during exercises to prepare for the HMS Prince of Wales carrier strike group deployment, have been retired from the Royal Navy.

Jet-powered drones that can travel up to 400mph retired - why

Southwick Revival is due to return this year and two Spitfires are due to conduct a flypast over the Hampshire village.

Spitfires due to fly over village during 1940s revival weekend - when

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