31 h. ago Revealed: 'Love cheat' Navy chief Sir Ben Key's affair with junior female officer was 'exposed after her husband reported them to the MoD'

An affair involving Sir Ben Kay, 59, the suspended head of the Royal Navy, and a junior female officer was exposed by her husband, sources have revealed.

Society

42 h. ago Australian navy ship accidentally blocks internet and radio across parts of New Zealand

Incident happened as one of the Royal Australian Navy’s largest ships was on its way to Wellington this weekGet Guardian Australia’s breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastThe Australian defence force (ADF) has conceded that one of its ships inadvertently blocked wireless internet and radio services across swathes of New Zealand’s North and South islands this week.The incident occurred on Wednesday morning as HMAS Canberra, one of the largest ships in the Royal Australian Navy, was on its way to Wellington, where it ultimately arrived on Thursday.Sign up for Guardian Australia’s breaking news email Continue reading...

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43 h. ago Australian navy ship accidentally blocks wifi across parts of New Zealand

Incident happened as one of the Royal Australian Navy’s largest ships was on its way to Wellington this weekAustralia news live: latest politics updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastThe Australian defence force (ADF) has conceded that one of its ships inadvertently blocked wireless internet and radio services across swathes of New Zealand’s North and South islands this week.The incident occurred on Wednesday morning as HMAS Canberra, one of the largest ships in the Royal Australian Navy, was on its way to Wellington, where it ultimately arrived on Thursday.Sign up for Guardian Australia’s breaking news email Continue reading...

Politics

5 d. ago US drones earmarked for Royal Navy aircraft carriers in UK military first

MQ-9 unmanned aerial system found to have the capability to be modified for operations from the Queen-Elizabeth-class fleet following a formal inquiry

Events

8 d. ago School kids to be taught about army and wars in class to boost forces recruitment

In a new plan lessons will share career opportunities within the likes of the British Army, Royal Air Force, Royal Navy and Royal Marines

Events

8 d. ago Royal Marines seize £30 million of drugs in raid on dhow in Arabian Sea after secret drones tracking mission

A sniper oversaw the swoop on the vessel as two boarding parties stormed towards it

Events

9 d. ago Royal Navy tracks Russian vessels in UK waters 'to ensure security of critical sea

Warships and helicopters activated in five-day operation to escort Russian vessels through UK waters

Events

9 d. ago Russian spy ship monitored by Royal Navy warships off Outer Hebrides

HMS Dragon was tasked with monitoring Russian intelligence gathering vessel Yuri Ivanov as it "loitered" in waters off the Outer Hebrides.

Events

9 d. ago Russian vessels in UK waters tracked by Royal Navy for second time this month

Warships and helicopters were activated ‘ensure the security and integrity of the UK’s critical sea-lanes’.

Politics

2 w. ago William and Kate burst out laughing after Princess makes huge blunder while trying to beat her husband during military exercise

Kate, 43, officially named the Royal Navy's HMS Glasgow at the BAE Systems' shipyard in Scotstoun, on the bank of the River Clyde in Glasgow, on Thursday.

Politics

2 w. ago The real reason Kate used a bottle of whisky instead of a champagne to officially name the Royal Navy's new warship

Kate, 43, was joined by her husband, Prince William, to conduct the traditional naming ritual at the BAE Systems' shipyard in Scotstoun, on the bank of the River Clyde in Glasgow.

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2 w. ago HMS Raleigh Royal Navy base in Cornwall 'locked down' over 'revenge porn' claim

An investigation is under way after a nude photo of a young female Royal Navy recruit is said to have been shared by an ex partner at HMS Raleigh in Torpoint, Cornwall

Politics

2 w. ago Kate joins William in Scotland with sweet admission about kids while naming Royal Navy warship

The Royal couple met employees and their families from BAE Systems in Glasgow on Thursday

Events

2 w. ago Dedicated Royal Navy, Army and RAF troops receive new above inflation pay rise

Armed forces personnel have been given a second above inflation pay rise in less than 12 months.

Economics

2 w. ago Kate names Royal Navy warship as William says it ‘screams UK power’

The Princess of Wales wore a navy blue outfit with white details and a matching hat.

Politics

2 w. ago Kate stuns in nautical ensemble as she joins William in Glasgow at the official naming of new Royal Navy's warship

Kate, 43, sported a navy and white £1,850 coat dress from British brand Suzannah London and a matching statement hat from Philip Treacy, first worn at Trooping the Colour in 2024.

Politics

2 w. ago Kate Middleton wows in navy as she smashes whisky against ship in naming ceremony

The Prince and Princess of Wales have travelled to BAE Systems in Scostoun, Glasgow to attend the official naming ceremony of the Royal Navy warship HMS Glasgow

Politics

2 w. ago Kate names Royal Navy warship by smashing bottle of whisky against hull

The Princess of Wales wore a navy blue outfit with white details and a matching hat.

Events

2 w. ago Kate Middleton names HMS Glasgow and blesses new warship in whisky bottle smashing ceremony

Kate Middleton and Prince William were in Scotstoun today to attend the naming ceremony of the Royal Navy's newest warship HMS Glasgow and smash the whiskey bottle off the hull which is believed to bring good luck in Scottish naval tradition.

Politics

2 w. ago Kate to name HMS Glasgow with whisky bottle smashing ceremony

The Princess of Wales was named the sponsor of the state-of-the-art Type 26 anti-submarine frigate in June 2021.

Politics