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HMS Tyne has returned to sea following a maintenance period.

Unrelenting Royal Navy ship back at sea with renovated engines

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

Communication upgrades have been installed on HMS Richmond ahead of her deployment alongside HMS Prince of Wales. Pictured is the Type 23 frigate patrolling in the Red Sea.

"Game-changing" upgrades installed on HMS Richmond ahead of deployment

RFA Tidespring and RFA Argus will both be deployed alongside HMS Prince of Wales during her mission in the Indo Pacific region. Pictured: RFA Tidespring carrying out a replenishment at sea drill with the Royal Navy flagship.

RFA Argus and RFA Tidespring to deploy on HMS Prince of Wales mission

HMS Prince of Wales welcoming families and affiliates on board ahead of Indo-Pacific deployment. Pictured: Family of Lieutenant Smitham with a service dog.

Emotional HMS Prince of Wales families welcomed aboard ship - pictures

What DragonFire could look like when fired from a Royal Navy warship. It has been announced the system will be fitted to four destroyers.

What is the new destructive laser being fitted to destroyers?

First Sea Lord Admiral Sir Ben Key told the defence select committee on March 18 that several sailors were discharged following the investigation into the allegations made by Lieutenant Sophie Brook.

Multiple sailors discharged after sexual bullying investigation

First Sea Lord Admiral Sir Ben Key told the defence select committee on March 18 that a commanding officer had to be removed from their position due to workplace culture concerns.

Commanding Officer removed from post after workplace culture concerns

HMS Medway carried out a vital air defence exercise in the Caribbean Sea alongside USS Normandy, as well as other American and Dutch forces.

Vital air defence exercise completed by HMS Medway with USS Normandy

RNMB Ariadne, an autonomous mine-hunting ship that can sail by itself, has been launched for the first time - supporting jobs in Portsmouth.

Advanced new mine-hunting ship that can sail by itself launched

HMS Lancaster, a Royal Navy Type 23 frigate, seized a huge stash of heroin and methamphetamine in the Arabian Sea near Bahrain.

Huge heroin and meth stash seized by Royal Navy sailors

Royal Navy patrol ship HMS Dagger leading an exercise off Gibraltar alongside local police forces and other assets. This includes two Pacific 24 Rigid Hull Inflatable Boats, VC7 of the Gibraltar Defence Police, HMC Searcher of His Majesty’s Customs and Bravo 3 of the Royal Gibraltar Police.

HMS Dagger shadows Spanish ship in Gibraltar amid Russia activity

Adventurer Bear Grylls, former Portsmouth North MP Penny Mordaunt and other guests were given a tour of a Royal Navy base on Horsea Island - showcasing divers and their sophisticated equipment.

Bear Grylls and Penny Mordaunt shown divers kit on Navy base tour

The skipper of US warship USS Harry S. Truman has been relieved of his duties after the behemoth carrier crashed into a merchant ship.

Commanding Officer sacked after USS Harry S Truman crashes into ship

Portsmouth-based Royal Navy ship HMS Tyne has a new Commanding Officer. Lt Cdr Martyn Mayger has replaced Cdr Hugo Floyer.

Delighted Lieutenant Commander takes charge of HMS Tyne

Child authors reading their story at the book launch with Senior Teacher Jennifer supporting

'Tales from beneath the Waves' new book written by children for children launche...

Thursday, February 13 was a very special evening at The Literacy Hubs’ Pompey Pirate Ship: the book launch of "Tales from Beneath the Waves".

Catherine Hobson

HMS Cattistock at anchor while conducting diving operations. The Royal Navy minehunter is due to replace HMS Middleton in Bahrain, Middle East.

HMS Cattistock blows up mines and fires guns at targets near Scotland

Commercial Road/Church Street junction about 1960

47 unique photos of Portsmouth's Commercial Road that will take you back

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.

Sailors "proud" to protect UK waters as they fend off Russian spy ship

Minister of the Armed Forces, Luke Pollard MP, promised to support the Royal Fleet Auxiliary more during a tour of RFA Proteus in Portsmouth. Pictured is the politician on the helipad.

"Substantial" pay deal will restore Royal Fleet Auxiliary faith, MP

A new pay deal struck for Royal Fleet Auxiliary sailors has been hailed as a success, but more work needs to be done to improve the force. Pictured: Royal Fleet Auxiliary staff, who are members of the Nautilus International Union, staged a demonstration near the military base on Whale Island.

Critical new Royal Fleet Auxiliary pay deal hailed but hurdles remain

Royal Fleet Auxiliary sailors - who support the Royal Navy - have accepted a fresh pay offer from the MoD after months of negotiations. Pictured are members of the RMT and Nautilus International unions on strike in Portsmouth over pay and conditions on September 3. From L: Martyn Gray, Olly Longden, Andy Rawlinson and Mark Brennan, striking in Wharf Road near Whale Island, Portsmouth.

Triumphant Royal Fleet Auxiliary sailors accept new pay offer

Sailors aboard Portsmouth-based destroyer HMS Diamond have been championed in the New Year's honours list. Pictured: Commander Pete Evans on the bridge of HMS Diamond in the Red Sea.

Sailors who fought Houthi rebels championed in honours list - full

Warrant Officer Daz Hemmings (54) reunited with his family at HMNB Portsmouth.

Ecstatic sailors aboard HMS Duncan reunited with families - pictures

United States Coast Guard Dolphins land on HMS Prince of Wales.

Best award-winning photos of sailors and ships - HMS Prince of Wales

A picture found in a time capsule discovered aboard the Royal Navy minehunter HMS Chiddingfold.

Intriguing time capsule found on HMS Chiddingfold - pictures

Portsmouth personnel training ahead of National Remembrance Services at The Cenotaph in London. Pictured are troops training at HMS Excellent on Whale Island.

Sailors preparing to represent city at London remembrance services

Resolute naval personnel are ready to do Portsmouth proud as they prepare for National Remembrance Services in London.

Freddie Webb

Mary Rose Exhibition and HMS Victory at Portsmouth Historic Dockyard. Scientists have analysed the wreckage of the Mary Rose.

Bones from Mary Rose suggest handedness might affect collarbones

A major Royal Fleet Auxiliary shipbuilding project is set to go ahead as planned despite concerns regarding the force and one of the shipbuilders constructing the vessels. The aim is to bolster HMS Queen Elizabeth and HMS Prince of Wales, the Queen Elizabeth-class carriers. Pictured: Stores are passed between RFA Fort Victoria and HMS Queen Elizabeth.

Full steam ahead for shipbuilding project to bolster aircraft carriers

HMS Dauntless has been put through her paces on Exercise Strike Warrior after being upgraded and going through an essential maintenance programme. Pictured: Ship's company of HMS Dauntless standing on deck as she leaves Portsmouth.

Upgraded HMS Dauntless "honing warfighting skills" on major exercise

Pictured - Senior officers attending the Annual Trafalgar Day Ceremony at HMS Victory - as they hold a one minute salute. The Royal Navy held their annual ceremony of remembrance marking the Battle of Trafalgar and Lord Nelson’s victory over Napoleon.

Trafalgar Day honoured by sailors aboard HMS Victory - pictures

A service to commemorate Trafalgar Day and the life of Admiral Lord Nelson took place on Monday, October 21, 2024 at Nelson Monument on Portsdown Hill.

Trafalgar Day remembrance ceremony held at Nelson Monument - pictures

HMS Queen Elizabeth leaving Portsmouth on October 21, 2024, as crowds gather at The Round Tower in Old Portsmouth and along The Hot Walls to watch the aircraft carrier leave.

Why HMS Queen Elizabeth is leaving Portsmouth - crowds see her depart

Pictured: RFA Tidespring replenishing HMS Prince of Wales. RFA Tidespring and HMS Prince of Wales conducting a RAS (Replenishment at Sea) in order to take on more fuel.

Highly-skilled sailors refuel HMS Prince of Wales - pictures

Two Royal Navy Petty Officers got to grips with a new gun which will be fitted to the Type 26 frigate HMS Glasgow. PO Dave Strachan and 'Tiny' Sanderson were involved in the trials.

New Type 26 warship training commences as sailors grapple with new gun

HMS Prince of Wales has assembled at the head of a UK Carrier Strike Group in the North Sea. Joined by HMS Dauntless, HMS Iron Duke and other warships, the Portsmouth-based aircraft carrier will be carrying out a major exercise in preparation for a deployment in 2025. Pictured is 809 NAS lightning jets on her flight deck.

Major HMS Prince of Wales exercise starts - strike group assembled

Talks to resolve the ongoing strikes plaguing the RFA have stalled once again, with an MoD meeting earlier this week failing to resolve the issue. Pictured are striking union members in Portsmouth.

"Frustrating": Pay talks to sort Royal Fleet Auxiliary strikes stall

HMS Cutlass alongside Moroccan naval forces during an exercise off the coast of Tangier.

"Exemplary" exercise: HMS Cutlass joins forces with Morocco forces

Members of the RMT and Nautilus International unions on strike in Portsmouth in September. Pictured is: (l-r) Martyn Gray, Olly Longden, Andy Rawlinson and Mark Brennan, striking in Wharf Road near Whale Island, Portsmouth, on September 3

Fed up RFA sailors to stage fresh strikes - pay talks stall

Defence Secretary John Healey arriving on board HMS Duncan, in the eastern Mediterranean, during a visit to Cyprus to meet troops as the government steps up efforts for a potential evacuation of Lebanon with the Middle East teetering on the brink of wider war.

Royal Navy prepares HMS Duncan for Lebanon evacuation

Planned refit for RFA Cardigan Bay has been disrupted by striking Royal Fleet Auxiliary personnel. Pictured is the vessel sailing alongside Bahrain in 2019.

Royal Fleet Auxiliary ship repairs delayed due to striking sailors

A memorial obelisk to honour those who died during the sinking of HMS Royal Oak is being unveiled. Pictured is the battleship in Portsmouth Harbour prior to the Second World War.

Obelisk honouring those who died on HMS Royal Oak to be unveiled

HMS Medway is being deployed to the Caribbean to tackle drug smugglers and support British Overseas Territories during hurricane season. She will relieve Portsmouth ship HMS Trent.

Fresh sailors aboard HMS Medway deployed to tackle drug smugglers

Cruise ship Scarlet Lady will return to Portsmouth following her successful visits in 2021. She will follow in the footsteps of Resilient Lady and Valiant Lady.

Huge luxury cruise ship Valiant Lady to return to city - when

Onlookers at Southsea Beach watching HMS Prince Of Wales being deployed. Picture: Mike Cooter (280924)

8 glorious pictures as giant Royal Navy warship leaves Portsmouth

HMS Prince of Wales will be going on a major deployment to Scotland, completing Exercise Strike Warrior as part of a UK Carrier Strike Group. Pictured is the carrier returning to Portsmouth on Friday, September 20, 2024.

What time can I see HMS Prince of Wales leave city?

HMS Prince of Wales will be going on a UK Carrier Strike Group deployment, where she is scheduled to leave Portsmouth on Saturday. Pictured is her returning home on September 20.

Prepared HMS Prince of Wales to leave city for major deployment - when

Defence Secretary John Healey said the Royal Navy is facing a “serious problem” of not having enough sailors to staff warships.

Defence secretary admits Royal Navy doesn't have enough sailors

HMS Iron Duke's return to Portsmouth has been postponed after she shadowed Russian ships in the Dover Strait.

HMS Iron Duke return home after shadowing Russian ships postponed

HMS Prince of Wales leaving Portsmouth Harbour on Wednesday afternoon. Pictured - HMS Prince of Wales Photos by Alex Shute

Minister explains UK working in Indo-Pacific ahead of carrier task

HMS Queen Elizabeth hosted a family day for the ship's company, with more than 200 hosted on board. Some criticised the decision on social media, but The News readers whole-heartedly backed the decision.

Readers support HMS Queen Elizabeth family day after social media row

Spinnaker Tower and Gunwharf Quays in Portsmouth © Visit Portsmouth

Huge sailing event set to come to Portsmouth in a boost for the city

Japanese sailors have been training in British waters this week alongside Portsmouth personnel aboard HMS Tyne.

Japanese warships seen operating off coast of Portsmouth - why

A new Royal Navy Type 26 frigate HMS Cardiff will be entering the water for the first time and will sail off the coast of Scotland. Pictured is the vessel leaving BAE Systems Govan shipyard.

New warship HMS Cardiff to enter the water for the first time

Virgin's Resilient Lady cruise ship at Portsmouth International Port on Tuesday, August 27, 2024. Picture: Sarah Standing (270824-530)

On board multi-million pound cruise Resilient Lady - In 18 Pictures

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