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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

HMS Tamar trained alongside Australian personnel while deployed in the Pacific. She is now set for operations with the New Zealand Navy.

Portsmouth sailors train with Australian allies during Pacific task

Virgin Voyages' Resilient Lady will be visiting Portsmouth for the first time, following in the footsteps of Scarlet lady and Resilient Lady.

Virgin Voyages' ship Resilient Lady to visit during Victorious

Nautilus International union members are set to go on strike again as the row between Royal Fleet Auxiliary sailors and the Ministry of Defence continues. A previous demonstration was held in Portsmouth near Whale Island.

Defiant Royal Fleet Auxiliary sailors to strike again amid pay row

The National Union of Rail, Maritime and Transport Workers (RMT) will be holding talks with government departments this week to push for better pay deals for Royal Fleet Auxiliary staff and other seafarers, as well as rail workers. Pictured is general secretary Mick Lynch.

Union to hold MoD talks pushing for Royal Fleet Auxiliary pay rise

Royal Navy sailors based in Portsmouth have received a prestigious accolade after recovering migrant boats in the English Channel. Pictured: Rear Admiral Robert Pedre (Commodore UK Strike Force) with the Coastal Forces Squadron and Mr Tony Kelly.

Squadron that recovered migrant boats in English Channel awarded

HMS Medway returning home to Portsmouth on August 15 after spending years away from the naval base. She previously spent time in Gibraltar and the Caribbean.

Watch: HMS Medway returns home after refit and spending years away

Members of the Royal Fleet Auxiliary (RFA) are set to walk out today over a row about pay and conditions. Nautilus International said a below inflation pay offer was imposed on its members by the Ministry of Defence (MoD). A demonstration is being held in Portsmouth.

Royal Fleet Auxiliary staff to hold demonstration near military base

HMS Medway will be returning to Portsmouth soon after undergoing a major refit and spending much of that period in Gibraltar. Pictured is the River-class offshore patrol vessel alongside in Curacao in 2021.

HMS Medway to return home following major refit - when

HMS Prince of Wales' preparations ahead of Exercise Steadfast Defender were shown on the Channel 5 documentary Warship: Life In The Royal Navy

Eye-opening documentary explores life aboard HMS Prince of Wales

Viewers of an eye-catching documentary were given an access all areas tour of life on a Royal Navy aircraft carrier.

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Commander Charles Wylie, 91, (retired) set out on HMS Oardacious to row around Portsmouth Harbour on August 12, raising money for Alzheimers Research UK.

Navy veteran, 91, rows on HMS Oardacious raising thousands for charity

Channel 5's new documentary Warship: Life in The Royal Navy will be showcasing what life is like for crew aboard HMS Prince of Wales.

Eye-opening TV documentary to show life aboard HMS Prince of Wales

A song produced for the Royal Navy and Royal Marines charity in honour of HMS Queen Elizabeth and goes through the emotions which sailors feel while on deployment.

Poignant song of HMS Queen Elizabeth deployment made for charity

HMS Dauntless leaving Portsmouth on August 1 after two previous sailing dates were cancelled. Pictured is a drone shot of the Type 45 destroyer sailing past The Round Tower in Old Portsmouth.

HMS Dauntless back home - performs sail past with HMS Prince of Wales

HMS Prince of Wales leaving Portsmouth on Friday 2nd August 2024 Pictured: View of HMS Prince of Wales going past Spice Island Picture: Habibur Rahman

HMS Prince of Wales sails up River Clyde on Glen Mallan deployment

HMS Dauntless leaving Portsmouth on August 1 after two previous sailing dates were cancelled. Pictured is a drone shot of the Type 45 destroyer sailing past The Round Tower in Old Portsmouth.

Watch: Incredible drone footage of HMS Dauntless sailing from city

HMS Prince of Wales is due to leave Portsmouth on August 1 after being back in her home port since March. Her sister ship, HMS Queen Elizabeth, recently returned home after spending months in Scotland. Picture: Chris Moorhouse (100724-009)

HMS Prince of Wales scheduled to leave city - when

HMS Queen Elizabeth returned to Portsmouth on July 30 after spending several months in Scotland for repairs. Crowds packed The Round Tower and the Hot Walls to welcome her home.

Watch: HMS Queen Elizabeth's wonderful return home to Portsmouth

HMS Queen Elizabeth leaving Rosyth in Fife, Scotland, and sailing under the Forth bridge. She is due to return home to Portsmouth on July 30.

Glorious pictures show HMS Queen Elizabeth back at sea after repairs

A picture of empty sea from The Round Tower in Old Portsmouth, with people waiting to see the Royal Navy destroyer HMS Dauntless leave Portsmouth.

HMS Dauntless does not sail as people wait to watch her leave

A planned HMS Dauntless sailing has been cancelled due to “engineering issues”. The Type 45 Destroyer was due to leave Portsmouth today and was listed on the KHM Shipping Movements. Pictured is the vessel returning to Portsmouth in December 2023 following a six month deployment in the Caribbean. Picture: Alex Shute

"Engineering issues" strike HMS Dauntless as planned sailing cancelled

The planned sailing of a Royal Navy warship from Portsmouth has been cancelled due to “engineering issues”.

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A Royal Navy sailor is under investigation by military police after "stealing secrets" from a nuclear submarine.

Sailor accused of stealing documents from nuclear submarine - reports

HMS Spey has returned to Malaysia to work alongside the nation's navy. The Portsmouth-based River-class offshore patrol vessel previously visited the country in February on a diplomatic security mission across Southeast Asia. Pictured is the ship and her crew alongside Penang in February 2024.

HMS Spey returns to Malaysia for diplomatic security mission

George Chandler presenting photograph to the HMS Sultan mess. A ceremony was held at the Gosport base for Blind Veterans UK.

D-Day veteran, 99, guest of honour at military base gala

HMS Mersey is back out at sea after a lengthy maintenance period in Falmouth. She underwent the major revamp following a busy 2023. Picture: LPhot Kevin Walton

HMS Mersey back at sea after 257 days following major revamp

HMS Iron Duke will be sailing into Portsmouth Harbour today. Pictured is King Charles III and Queen Camilla leaving HMS IRON DUKE on September 22, 2023. Picture: LPhot Gareth Smith/Royal Navy

HMS Iron Duke to sail into Portsmouth Harbour - when

HMS Trent was deployed to the Cayman Islands last week to carry out disaster relief ahead of Hurricane Beryl. The storm swept through North America and the nearby islands. Picture: Royal Navy

HMS Trent proactively deployed to Caribbean in wake of Hurricane Beryl

CNS Esmeralda docked in Portsmouth on Monday, July 1, 2024. She was met with protestors who said the Chilean ship was a "torture centre" used by Augusto Pinochet to execute people. The ship is used in an ambassadorial role by the South American nation. Picture: Sarah Standing (010724-1515)

Royal Navy welcomes CNS Esmeralda visit despite protests

HMS Medway berthed at East Cove port in the Falklands. She recently suffered a mechanical issue in Gibraltar, reports say. Picture: Royal Navy.

HMS Medway suffers "mechanical issue" during trial, reports say

BAE Systems has donated a total of £1m to the Royal Navy and Royal Marines Charity (RNRMC).

"Momentous": Defence giant's donations to Royal Navy charity reach £1m

The Royal Navy have responded after a “defect” was found on HMS Spey while on deployment in Japan. Pictured are tugs guiding HMS Spey into harbour in Colombo, Sri Lanka. Picture: Royal Navy/MoD Crown Copyright.

Royal Navy responds after "defect" found on HMS Spey on deployment

A wonderful photograph of pre-war Commercial Road, Portsmouth, at its junction with Charlotte Street. A policeman directs traffic.

47 incredible and rarely-seen photos of Portsmouth's Commercial Road

HMS Spey has had a defect fixed while on deployment in Japan. Pictured is the offshore patrol vessel arriving in Penang, Malaysia, on a diplomatic mission in Southeast Asia earlier this year. Picture: Royal Navy.

"Defect" on Royal Navy ship while on deployment in Japan

The annual Normandy Landings memorial service took place at the D Day Stone near Canoe Lake, Southsea, on Thursday, June 6, 2024, to commemorate 80 years. Picture: Sarah Standing (060624-4007)

City unites to honour fallen soldiers at poignant D-Day service

An impression of the proposed statue

Gunwharf u-turn over statue plans for fleet which freed 150,000 slaves

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Sonar system upgrades have been earmarked for Type 23 frigates. Pictured is HMS Richmond returning to the UK after operations in the Red Sea. Picture: Royal Navy.

Innovative sonar upgrades planned for Royal Navy warships

HMS Spey is currently in Japan after training with the Korean Navy. She is pictured in Colombo, Sri Lanka, earlier this year. Picture: Royal Navy/MoD Crown Copyright.

HMS Spey arrives in Japan after training with Korean Navy

HMS Tamar is on a mission to protect the Fijian population from illegal fishing. Picture: Royal Navy

Royalty hosted on HMS Tamar during diplomatic mission

HMS Medusa looking smart after restoration ahead of D Day 80. The vessel, in Gosport, played a vital role in the Normandy Landings.

HMS Medusa restored by sailors ahead of D-Day 80th anniversary

The Princess Royal alongside the ship's company of HMS Venturer in Rosyth, Scotland. Picture: Royal Navy

Princess Royal becomes new sponsor of warship HMS Venturer

HMS Lancaster seized £33m worth of crystal meth, heroin and hasish on two separate busts in the Middle East. Pictured is the boarding team closing in on one of the vessels. Picture: Royal Navy

Heroic HMS Lancaster seizes £33m of drugs in the Middle East

Petty Officer Cat Taylor, of HMS Trent, has been named as the best chef in the Armed Forces.

HMS Trent chef named best in armed forces

Royal Navy warship HMS Trent seized drugs with a street value of £16.7 million in two separate blows to drug runners in the Caribbean. Picture credit: Royal Navy / SWNS

Royal Navy: 200kg of cocaine and drugs worth £16.7 million seized

Decoy missile launchers are being installed on Royal Navy frigates and destroyers after attacks in the Red Sea. Picture: MoD.

Cutting-edge missile launcher system to be installed on ships

HMS Prince of Wales returns to HMNB Portsmouth after being involved with Nato's Exercise Steadfast Defender. Picture: Chris Moorhouse (260324-10)

Ecstatic families welcome loved ones aboard HMS Prince of Wales home

HMS Prince of Wales returns to HMNB Portsmouth, with well-wishers gathering at The Round Tower to see her. Picture: Chris Moorhouse (260324-08)

Watch: HMS Prince of Wales makes glorious return home

Royal Navy aircraft carrier HMS Prince of Wales setting sail from Portsmouth Harbour, embarking to lead the UK Carrier Strike Group on Exercise Steadfast Defender. PIC: Gareth Fuller/PA Wire

Three HMS Prince of Wales sailors arrested for drunk and disorderly

HMS Tamar off the coast of New Zealand. The Portsmouth patrol vessel is due to head to Fiji for target people illegally fishing in the South Pacific. Picture: Royal Navy

Intense training carried out by HMS Tamar off New Zealand coast