Borough leads tribute to armed services next week:
All three armed forces will be represented at the town centre ceremony, along with the Royal British Legion ...
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The Drive Jun 15 22
British Submariners’ Emails Put U.K. Nuclear Deterrent At Risk, Judge Rules: Private emails shared between U.K. submariners were ruled to have risked revealing ...
thedrive.com/the-war-zone/british-submariners-emails-put-u-k-nuclear-deterrent-at-risk-judge-rules
Falklands War commemorated 40 years on: Communities across the country held ceremonies this week to commemorate the 40th anniversary of the end of the Falklands ...
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Royal Navy warship opens fire off Falkland Islands as row with Argentina ramps up
mirror.co.uk/news/uk-news/british-warship-falklands-islands-fire-37835547
Key FactsHMS Medway fires live rounds near the Falklands
Nov 2, 2026 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: mirror.co.uk
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: mirror.co.uk
- The River-class patrol vessel is permanently based in the South Atlantic to protect the British islands claimed by Argentina.
- The exercise was intended to test the crew and ship’s readiness; 120 rounds were fired from its 30mm automatic gun.
- During an end-of-July patrol under Operation Southern Vigilance, the crew practised a man-overboard rescue alongside an RAF A400M Atlas transport aircraft.
- The International Tribunal for the Law of the Sea scheduled a public hearing for November 10 and 11 on Argentina’s complaint about the Sea Lion development north of the islands.
We will stand firm in the face of any threats. We will defend the right of the Falkland Islanders to self-determination and to remain British.— Andy Burnham stated the UK’s position on sovereignty of the Falkland Islands at the United Nations.
The Spectator Nov 02
Paid articlePaywall Iran is waging war on Britain – and it’s winning: Tehran has every reason to believe that Britain fears escalation more than Iran fears British retaliation
spectator.com/article/iran-is-waging-war-on-britain-and-its-winning/
Iran designates RAF and Royal Navy as 'terrorist organisations': Iran has designated the Royal Air Force and Royal Navy as 'terrorist organisations' and warned ...
metro.co.uk/2026/11/01/iran-designates-raf-royal-navy-terrorist-organisations-29755900/
Key FactsIran designates RAF and Royal Navy as terrorist organisations
Nov 1, 2026 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: metro.co.uk
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: metro.co.uk
- The Foreign Ministry described the designations as a response to hostile British actions against Iran over the past year.
- It cited British military and logistical bases in territories under British jurisdiction in connection with the US-Israeli war against Iran.
- Tehran also pointed to Britain's July 13, 2026 decision to place the IRGC under the State Threats Act 2026.
- The RAF has shot down more than 100 Iranian unmanned aircraft targeting British forces and coalition bases.
It is self-evident that these measures have been adopted in accordance with the principles of international law and within the framework of the principle of reciprocity, and the British government shall bear responsibility for their consequences.— Iran’s Foreign Ministry, warning in a statement in response to the UK’s designation of the IRGC.
UNITED24 Media Nov 02
UK Unleashes MQ-9B Protector Drone for First-Ever Mission to Shadow Russian Warship
united24media.com/war-in-ukraine/uk-unleashes-mq-9b-protector-drone-for-first-ever-mission-to-shadow-russian-warship-23987
Iran Designates British Navy and Air Force ‘Terrorist’ as Qatar Mediation Continues
palestinechronicle.com/iran-designates-british-navy-and-air-force-terrorist-as-qatar-mediation-continues/
Injured Royal Navy veteran left with no memory of his wife and children: Allen Parton had no memory of his wife and children after a car crash during the Gulf ...
mirror.co.uk/news/uk-news/royal-navy-veteran-injured-poppy-37822783
Key FactsRoyal Navy veteran recounts memory loss during Gulf War
Oct 30, 2026 · Reading time: ~30 sec.
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- A 1991 crash in Kuwait left Allen Parton with a head injury, waist-down paralysis and no memory of his wife and children.
- Parton said he had attempted suicide twice during his five years in hospital.
- After the family was evicted from naval housing, the Royal British Legion provided a wheelchair and a home.
- Nearly 30,000 tributes are due to be placed on 30 October 2026 at the National Remembrance Gardens in Staffordshire.
The Aviationist Jun 14
UK Seizes Russian Shadow Fleet Tanker in the English Channel: A joint operation by the Royal Navy, Royal Marines, Royal Air Force, and the National Crime Agency ...
theaviationist.com/2026/06/14/uk-seizes-russian-shadow-fleet-tanker/
Tumult in the English Channel: Britons storm Putin's shadow tanker in night operation
op-online.de/politik/tumult-im-aermelkanal-briten-stuermen-putins-schatten-tanker-in-nachtaktion-zr-94352752.html
PM makes rare visit to nuclear-armed submarine to show UK's strength - but Putin will notice a potential weakness
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Royal Navy nuclear submarine returns home after 204 days: The Vanguard-class submarine reportedly spent more than 200 days at sea
plymouthherald.co.uk/news/uk-world-news/royal-navy-nuclear-submarine-breaks-10035038
UK signs £9bn submarine deal: A £9 billion contract between the Ministry of Defence and Rolls-Royce Submarines Ltd has been announced.
ukdefencejournal.org.uk/uk-signs-9bn-submarine-deal/
Unconfirmed claims surface that Trident relied on U.S escort: An American attack sub stepped in to ensured a British Trident submarine wasn’t tracked on ...
ukdefencejournal.org.uk/us-sub-escorts-uk-trident-patrol-due-to-royal-navy-shortage/
British nuclear missile submarine fires new torpedo: The Royal Navy has conducted a successful test of the next-generation Spearfish torpedo on a Vanguard-class ...
ukdefencejournal.org.uk/british-nuclear-missile-submarine-fires-new-torpedo/
UK says it thwarted Houthis’ drone attack in the Red Sea: UK says Houthis attacked British military vessel in the Red Sea resulting in no damage and no injuries.
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British warship in £15m drugs bust: Type 23 Frigate HMS Montrose delivered her fifth blow to drug runners in the Middle East this year so far.
ukdefencejournal.org.uk/british-warship-in-15m-drugs-bust/
UK to spend £100m on defensive submarine countermeasures: The Royal Navy is seeking expressions of interest from industry to develop and supply a countermeasure ...
ukdefencejournal.org.uk/uk-to-spend-100m-on-defensive-submarine-countermeasures/
British commandos launch Arctic raid from nuclear submarine: British commandos have been practising launching raids deep inside the Arctic Circle from an Astute ...
ukdefencejournal.org.uk/british-commandos-launch-arctic-raid-from-nuclear-submarine/
How can countries such as America and China raise birth rates?: Governments with ageing populations struggle to encourage people to have babies
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Paid articlePaywall A secret collision between British and Soviet submarines could've turned out much worse
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Sacked LGBT veterans can reclaim removed medals: Former military personnel dismissed because of their sexuality may apply to restore honours.
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