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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

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

The sun rises on another packed day at Virginia Beach

I know why Pharrell Williams is 'Happy' after a trip to Virginia Beach

Percival Aviation, based in Cartwright Drive, Fareham, has been sold to an American firm in a bid to expand its overseas presence.

Family aircraft firm in Fareham sold in bid to fund expansion

FKA Twigs has had to cancel several North American and Canadian tour dates due to the wrong visas being issued.

FKA Twigs North American tour cancelled due to visa issues

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

Elon Musk’s Starlink system is being trialled on HMS Prince of Wales, and it could be rolled out to the rest of the fleet if the tests are successful.

Starlink system run by Elon Musk to be trialled on HMS Prince of Wales

Meteor missiles are being tested on F-35B fighter jets ahead of HMS Prince of Wales' deployment to the Indo-Pacific region in Spring.

Ferocious meteor missiles tested ahead of carrier deployment

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

HMS Duncan will be undergoing a maintenance period after spending six months on deployment in the Mediterranean.

HMS Duncan to undergo maintenance after huge Mediterranean mission

Royal Navy engineers, alongside American and Australian counterparts, have been testing undersea vehicles ahead of Exercise Talisman Sabre - which will involve HMS Prince of Wales. The aim is to bolster sub-sea and seabed warfare capabilities.

Prototype vehicles to protect cables and destroy mines tested

British and American pilots tested themselves by flying F-35 fighter jets during a naval combat trial over Los Angeles, California.

F-35 fighter jets texted to limits during US naval air combat trial

A poll of 1,000 adults who travel for work found over half like to turn meetings abroad into a holiday

Business travellers reckon they save £2,500 on holidays every year

The UK will see faster testing of hypersonic systems and long-range strike missiles following a new Aukus deal. Pictured is defence secretary John Healey.

Faster development of hypersonic weapons announced in new deal

Surprising Deep South: Visit the USA's best fly-drive spot

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
The first training sessions for operating a new Royal Navy warship’s main gun have been completed.
Freddie Webb

David Madden (inset) was interviewed for a new documentary about the Freckleton Air Disaster, where he watched most of his classmates get killed 80 years ago.

'I ran through a burning doorway as my classmates got killed'

Defence Secretary John Healey said the partnership between the UK, USA and Australia will boost jobs, growth and prosperity. Pictured during the Labour Party Conference at the ACC Liverpool.

Government meeting announced to discuss building nuclear submarines

Defence Secretary John Healey praised the “ground-breaking” developments of the Aukus partnership with Australia and USA..

"Significant" Aukus defence deal hailed as most important in 60 years

Jade Atkin, right, in action against the USA during the Wheelchair Basketball quarter-final at the Paris Paralympics. Picture: Steph Chambers/Getty Images

‘We’re going for gold in LA’ – Portsmouth’s wheelchair basketballer Jade Atkin a...

Sir Stephen Lovegrove has become Whitehall's Aukus adviser, which Defence Secretary John Healey said would "help maximise the benefits" of the tripartite defence deal. Pictured is Sir Stephen Lovegrove, formerly National Security Adviser, Cabinet Office, after being made a Knight Grand Cross of the Order of St Michael and St George for services to National Security, by the Princess Royal during an investiture ceremony at Windsor Castle, Berkshire.

Ex-top security adviser to steer "breakthrough" defence trade deal

A former captain in the Royal Fleet Auxiliary has said the Royal Navy will be unable to stage a Falklands style operation for at least ten years due to a lack of resources. Pictured: HMS Prince of Wales leads the fifteen ship formation as jets fly past, as part of a UK Carrier Strike Group during Exercise Steadfast Defender.

Royal Navy can't mount Falklands level op, ex-RFA captain says

Music fans reveal their ultimate travel bucket list

HMS Prince of Wales at Portsmouth Naval Base. The huge aircraft carrier was finally turned around after previous cancellations. Picture: Sarah Standing (110724-1766)

HMS Prince of Wales finally turned around

RN Upper Deck Weapons Crew during HMS Duncan's training regime. The Portsmouth destroyer recently escorted two American task forces in the Eastern Mediterranean.

Destroyer protects US task forces from threats during deployment

Shania Twain invites 81 year old superfan, Ken, on stage during her set at Lytham Festival.

Watch: Shania Twain invites 81-year-old superfan on stage

Stephen Bergin (L), 35, splits his time between operating on brains and consulting Grey's Anatomy's writers and actors.

Watch: Grey's Anatomy inspired me to be a surgeon - now I work on set
A man who became a neurosurgeon after being inspired by watching Grey's Anatomy at high school, is now a medical consultant on the show.
Lucinda Herbert

Clouds the puppy with a swollen face after being stung by a hornet.

Watch: Puppy's face swells after hornet sting

A massive sinkhole opened up and swallowed a light pole in the middle of a football pitch at Gordon Moore Park in Alton, Illinois, USA.

Watch: Giant sinkhole swallows football pitch

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HMS Tamar alongside USS Emory S Land and HMAS Leeuwin in Australia conducting a link up exercise. Picture: Royal Navy

Experimental training carried out by HMS Tamar with allies

Subway at 5 The Clock House, Waterlooville

Subway launches foot-long cookies and churros

Students from New Horizons Primary School in North End had the once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to attend the D-Day 80 anniversary event on Southsea Common.

Students from primary school had opportunity to attend D-Day event

The eternal flame in Portsmouth after being brought to the city from the Tomb of the fallen soldier at the Arc de Triomphe in Paris. Picture: Sarah Standing (140524-8902)

France's Freedom Flame presented in D-Day 80 memorial service

HMS Prince of Wales is currently undergoing a maintenance period following her deployment on Exercise Steadfast Defender. The Royal Navy has issued an update on her current status. Picture: Chris Moorhouse (260324-14)

Update issued on HMS Prince of Wales as she sits in harbour

A motorist was bemused to find himself facing four zebras on the loose in North Bend, Washington, on Sunday, April 28.

Watch: Zebras cause chaos for drivers after escaping onto a busy road

Renewable green energy (photo: Adobe)

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Alan Mak MP with Hayling Island Army cadets and officers from 3 Platoon Barossa Company

Havant MP Alan Mak welcomes Government's £75bn boost to UK defence budget

Beagle cross dog Winston reacts to his favourite film The Lion King.

Beagle cross dog reacts to his favourite film The Lion King

Karen Durham, The Gambia Experience with Steven Bick from Sunshine with Smiles.

The Gambia Experience helps UK charity deliver new mammogram machine to Banjul

Marc McNulty was a popular figure at Pompey. The Fratton Park faithful wanted Paul Cook to re-sign him in 2016. (Photo by Harry Murphy/Getty Images)

Former Pompey star makes surprise transfer after stint in USA

HMS Trent crew alongside military personnel from Guyana. The ship is deployed in the Caribbean to tackle drug smuggling. Picture: Royal Navy

HMS Trent deployed to Guyana for security and anti drug smuggling task

Pictured: Families gathering at Portsmouth Naval Base to see HMS Prince of Wales return home after a three month deployment in the USA. The Queen Elizabeth-class carrier completed her first long-term mission after being beset with mechanical problems last year.

HMS Prince of Wales makes glorious return home

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

Mina Alali with calf Moo Picture: Mina Alali / SWNS

Meet Moo - a calf adopted from a petting zoo who gets taken for walks

Charlie the cockatoo has been caged for three months at Heathrow over paperwork issues

Pet bird caged at Heathrow for three months over missing paperwork

The bear calmly stole a fresh-caught salmon, as the fisherman who caught it could only watch on in disbelief. (Photo: Collab/SWNS)

Cheeky bear steals fisherman's freshly-caught salmon

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

HMS Prince of Wales completes busiest ever training regime

Towering Super Moon by Richard Murray
Celestial beauty of Dark Night Skies captured in National Park's astrophotography contest

National park launches its popular astrophotography competition

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

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

United States Coast Guard Dolphins conduct night flying with HMS Prince Of Wales. Picture: LPhot Finn Stainer-Hutchins.

Procession of helicopters land on HMS Prince of Wales in "very rare" event

Pictured: HMS Prince of Wales Replenish at Sea, taking on fuel from USNS Supply. Picture: LPhot Unaisi Luke/Royal Navy.

HMS Prince of Wales begins gruelling trials in the USA

Maya Jama will host the first-ever Love Island Games

Love Island Games start date and how to watch in UK

View of HMS Prince of Wales from Round Tower, Hotwalls, Old Portsmouth. Picture: Habibur Rahman

HMS Prince of Wales sets off to USA on longest ever deployment

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