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Commanding Officer of 809 Naval Air Squadron Commander Nick Smith with an F-35 Lightning stealth jet. Pic: Joe Giddens/PA Wire

RAF’s F-35 Lightning stealth fighter jets set to deploy from HMS Prince of Wales

HMS Dauntless arriving back into Portsmouth. Pictured - HMS Dauntless Photo by Alex Shute

See 5 breathtaking pictures of the return of HMS Dauntless

Chief of Staff MARCOM Rear Admiral Delgado RN making a speech during the SNMG2 handover ceremony. Portsmouth-based type 45 destroyer, HMS Duncan - lead by Commodore Paul Stroude - has been in charge of the Nato Mediterranean task group since June.

HMS Duncan hands off Nato task group command

Type 45 destroyer HMS Dauntless is due to make her triumphant return to Portsmouth this week. She has been deployed in the Caribbean to intercept drug smugglers and to support British Overseas Territories during hurricane season. Picture: LPhot Dan Rosenbaum/Royal Navy

HMS Dauntless to return home after glorious deployment

British prime minister Rishi Sunak has vowed to protect trade routes after a British ship was one of three commercial vessels attacked by Iranian-backed Houthi rebels in the Red Sea. HMS Diamond has been deployed. During the attacks on Sunday, the American guide-missile destroyer USS Carney shot down three drones during the assault. Picture: Sean Gallup/Getty Images.

PM vows to protect trade after Red Sea missile attack

Portsmouth-based Type 45 destroyer HMS Diamond has been deployed to the Red Sea after the British ship Unity Explorer was hit by a missile. The US Military said Iranian-backed Houthi rebels are responsible.

HMS Diamond deployed after barbaric missile attack

University of Portsmouth scientists will be joining the crew of the Royal Navy patrol ship HMS Protector to analyse the impact that tourism and climate change is having on Antarctica. Professor Fay Couceiro and Dr Clare Boston are carrying out the research. Picture: Royal Navy/Crown Copyright.

Scientists and sailors to measure huge climate change impact on Antarctica

Dreadnaught-class submarines are built at the Cammell Laird shipyard in Birkenhead, Merseyside, for the Royal Navy. The MoD have responded to concerns that upcoming industrial action may slow down projects. Pictured are shipyard workers at the keel-laying ceremony of the new polar research ship, RRS Sir David Attenborough, on October 17, 2016. Picture: Christopher Furlong/Getty Images.

Strikes at Navy shipyard - MoD addresses concerns

Here are 26 reasons to take pride in our city.

26 reasons you can be proud to call Portsmouth your home

HMS Severn will be among the ships taking part in the taskforce. Picture: Simon Czapp/Solent News & Photo Agency

Navy ships to patrol in northern Europe in effort to protect undersea pipelines

Number 24 and 25 storehouse buildings refurbishment

Empty Naval Base buildings could be refurbished and brought back into use

Navy Days 2010 at the Portsmouth Naval Base. Pictured HMS Dauntless and the crowds 31st July 2010. Picture: Paul Jacobs 102433-22

27 exciting Navy Days photos from through the years

Number 24 and 25 storehouse buildings refurbishment

Revamp plans for listed buildings in Portsmouth

HMS Queen Elizabeth's ship's company take part in circuits in the hangar. Picture: LPhot Belinda Alker.

HMS Queen Elizabeth crew pioneers fitness programme

Dame Caroline Dinenage, Conservative MP for Gosport, said she will continue to raise the issue about military accommodation, saying the current situation is "not good enough". Pictured is the Conservative politician in the House of Commons on Wednesday. Picture: ParliamentTV - House of Commons.

Gosport MP bemoans military accommodation - "it's not good enough"

The opening of the new Alford Schools of Military Music. Picture: Sarah Standing (231123-3139)

Here are 11 pictures from the Princess Royal
The Royal Navy and Royal Marines welcomed Princess Anne to open the brand new Alford Schools of Military Music.

Minister for veterans affairs, Johnny Mercer, visited former service personnel, entrepreneurs and military support networks at the FirstLight Cafe Hub on Gosport High Street. From L to R: Caroline Dinenage, Johnny Mercer, Riah Bunce and Sam Fry. Picture: Office of Veterans Affairs.

Veterans minister champions cash boost at Gosport visit

The opening of the new Alford School of Military Music. Previously used as detention quarters until the early 90s, the establishment has since been used by the Royal Marines School of Music, and has now undergone a complete redesign and refurbishment to better support the training of world-class military musicians from the Royal Marines Band Service and the Royal Corps of Army Music. The facility was opened by HRH The Princess Royal on Thursday, November 23, 2023. Picture: Sarah Standing (231123-3000)

Prison transformed into military school of music - and opened by Princess Royal

Pictured: RFA Proteus alongside HMS Belfast in London, on Monday 9th October 2023. RFA Proteus was purchased by the Royal Navy and converted into a surveillance ship. Picture: Petty Officer Joel Rouse.

Sharp decline in number of "military useful" British vessels - data reveals

Chancellor of the Exchequer Jeremy Hunt leaves 11 Downing Street, London, for the House of Commons to deliver his autumn statement. Picture: Yui Mok/PA Wire

£10m boost for military veterans announced in Autumn Statement

HMS Medway berthed at East Cove port, her home in the Falklands. Picture: Royal Navy.

HMS Medway finishes Falklands missions amid Argentina tension

Dame Caroline Dinenage, Conservative MP for Gosport, speaking about accommodation for armed forces personnel in the House of Commons today (November 20). Picture: ParliamentTV - House of Commons.

MP says forces "deserve better" with some living in "rat-infested" accommodation

Pictured: Mojave aircraft is taken back into the hanger after a successful trail on HMS Prince of Wales. Picture: LPhot Unaisi Luke.

HMS Prince of Wales crew carry out revolutionary crewless aircraft trial

Royal Navy Batch 2 Offshore Patrol Vessel, HMS Tamar visited Sydney, Australia as part of their continues operations in the region. Picture: Lt Cdr Shaun Roster.

Portsmouth sailors test latest undersea technology in "astonishing" exercise

The future of Portsmouth-based HMS Westminster is still up in the air. Picture: Sarah Standing (090819-2834).

Doubts surround HMS Westminster's condition amid refit

HMS Queen Elizabeth operating in the North Sea. Picture: AS1 Amber Mayall RAF

HMS Queen Elizabeth to return home to Portsmouth after deployment

Captain Davey laying a wreath.

Royal Navy sailors pay respects to fallen comrades at remembrance services
Roya Navy personnel honoured their fallen comrades and veterans during Remembrance services at two naval bases.

Remembrance Sunday service at the Fleet Air Arm Memorial in Lee-on-the-Solent on Sunday, November 12, 2023.

16 pictures of people paying respects on Remembrance Sunday in Lee-on-the-Solent

Pictured is: The flag is unfurled. Picture: Keith Woodland (121121-65)

In pictures: Royal Navy hold Remembrance Sunday service at Southsea Naval Memori...

Trade unionists and protesters form a blockade outside weapons manufacturer BAE Systems in Rochester, Kent, in protest over the Israel-Gaza conflict and calling for an immediate ceasefire to halt the killing of civilians in Palestine. Picture: Gareth Fuller/PA Wire

Defence giant has factory blockaded by pro-Palestine protestors

The News & Observer Series Apprenticeship Awards 2023 took place on Thursday, November 9, at the Marriott Hotel in Southampton Road, Portsmouth. Picture: Sarah Standing (091123-979)

37 pictures from Apprenticeship awards ceremony showcasing winners and finalists

HMS Queen Elizabeth operating in the North Sea. Picture: AS1 Amber Mayall RAF

HMS Queen Elizabeth under Nato command for important security deployment

The News & Observer Series Apprenticeship Awards 2023 took place on Thursday, November 9, at the Marriott Hotel in Southampton Road, Portsmouth. Picture: Sarah Standing (091123-984)

Jubilant winners celebrate apprenticeship awards at glittering ceremony

HMS Mersey will be undergoing a major revamp following a busy 2023. Picture: LPhot Kevin Walton

HMS Mersey to undergo major overhaul after hectic year of missions

F-35 prepares to land on HMS Prince Of Wales. Picture: LPhot Finn Stainer- Hutchins

HMS Prince of Wales completes busiest ever training regime

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

Portsmouth Dockyard. Picture: LA(PHOT) Paul A'Barrow

South Korean naval task group visits Portsmouth on diplomatic mission

F35b jets line the deck of HMS Queen Elizabeth, as the Royal Navy aircraft carrier leaves Portsmouth Harbour on November 3. Picture: Andrew Matthews/PA Wire

HMS Queen Elizabeth resumes Autumn deployment with Nato allies

Flashback - Chat Over Chai members at the Historic Dockyard, July 2022. Picture: Habibur Rahman

Diwali celebrations set to light up the National Museum of the Royal Navy

HMS Queen Elizabeth leave Portsmouth on 3rd of November. Photo by Matt Clark

30 pictures of HMS Queen Elizabeth leaving Portsmouth

HMS Queen Elizabeth on Tuesday, October 31, after returning to Portsmouth early from her Autumn deployment. Picture: Jake Corben - JC Maritime Photos.

HMS Queen Elizabeth scheduled to leave Portsmouth after unexpected return

The weapons project will fit systems to Queen Elizabeth class carriers and other vessels. Picture: LPhot Belinda Alker.

Shipbuilder awarded £17.9m deal for Queen Elizabeth class weapons project

Sea Stallion launches. :A CH-53E Super Stallion operating on HMS Prince of Wales. Picture: Royal Navy.

Gruelling exercises continue on HMS Prince of Wales involving huge helicopters

HMS Queen Elizabeth alongside HNoMS Otto Sverdrup during her Carrier Strike Group exercises off the coast of Norway. Picture: LPhot Belinda Alker.

Why did HMS Queen Elizabeth return to Portsmouth early?

HMS Queen Elizabeth has returned to Portsmouth

Aircraft carrier HMS Queen Elizabeth unexpectedly returns to Portsmouth

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HMS Queen Elizabeth alongside HNoMS Otto Sverdrup during her Carrier Strike Group exercises off the coast of Norway. Picture: LPhot Belinda Alker.

HMS Queen Elizabeth's aircraft carry out weapon tests

Pictured: Morning colours being conducted before the Trafalgar Day ceremony on HMS Victory.

31 pictures from Trafalgar Day ceremonies as service held on HMS Victory

Loaded F-35B cleared to launch from HMS Prince of Wales after engaging beast mode. Picture: LPhot Finn Stainer-Hutchins.

HMS Prince of Wales fight jet engages "beast mode" in intense exercises

Southsea girls who entered the Marilyn Monroe competition alongside South Parade Pier in a summer of 1960.

23 stunning photos of Portsmouth in the 1960s

Lord mayor Tom Coles and lady mayoress Nikki Coles have launched "Proud to be Pompey Day".

Lord mayor and lady mayoress launch "Proud to be Pompey Day"

The world's only known scale model of HMS Victory from the time of the Battle of Trafalgar.

Historic model of HMS Victory goes on display in Portsmouth

What the new shipbuilding hall in Scotland is expected to look like. Gigantic hall to construct new Type 26 warships to be built to revolutionise shipbuilding.

Gigantic new hall to construct new Type 26 warships to be built

Pictured: Lieutenant Commander Robert "Bob" Hawkins, 1st Lieutenant on HMS Queen Elizabeth watches from the flight deck as the Aircraft Carriers passes Spinnaker Tower. Bob passed away on the weekend of October 7 and 8. Picture: LPhot Dan Rosenbaum.

Tributes paid to Robert "Bob" Hawkins after sudden death

An F-35 landing on the deck of HMS Prince of Wales. Picture: LPhot Finn Stainer- Hutchins/MoD Crown Copyright/PA Wire.

HMS Prince of Wales undertakes extraordinary US stealth jet trials on deployment