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Royal Navy welcomes unmanned boat squadron: The ceremony at HMNB Portsmouth featured a demonstration of Kraken K3 Scout boats.
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OpinionRoyal Navy commissions its first autonomous squadron: The Royal Navy has commissioned the 1st Autonomous Squadron in Portsmouth, a unit of around 180 personnel ...
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OpinionRoyal Navy autonomous squadron will defend British coast: The Royal Navy’s new 1st Autonomous Squadron will use uncrewed boats to watch Britain’s approaches and ...
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Drones can supplement new frigates but not replace them – Sir Nick Hine: Former Royal Navy Vice Admiral Sir Nick Hine argues that New Zealand needs new frigates ...
newsroom.co.nz/2026/11/10/drones-can-supplement-new-frigates-but-not-replace-them-sir-nick-hine/

Royal Navy stands up first autonomous boat squadron: Force deploys an operational squadron to gain experience in uncrewed systems as part of its Hybrid Navy ...
theregister.com/offbeat/2026/11/10/royal-navy-stands-up-first-autonomous-boat-squadron/5308494

Remarkable scenes as historic cannons airlifted from St Michael's Mount: The exercise by the Royal Navy was captured on this video
cornwalllive.com/news/cornwall-news/gallery/st-michaels-mount-cannons-airlifted-11199427

Royal Navy heroes who defused Keyham bomb handed military’s highest humanitarian award
plymouthherald.co.uk/news/plymouth-news/royal-navy-heroes-who-defused-11171233

The Isle of Wight origins of the Royal Yacht Squadron: David White takes us through the storied history of the Isle of Wight's Royal Yacht Squadron.
countypress.co.uk/news/26418652.isle-wight-origins-royal-yacht-squadron/

World-first airdrop of an autonomous drone boat into rough seas: Under Project Beehive, the Royal Navy and Kraken Technology Group complete successful parachute ...
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Britain sending a drone fleet to Hormuz: The Royal Navy's modular Beehive system, which deploys high-speed autonomous Kraken drone boats ...
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Crucial Royal Navy meeting to 'protect our people' from Russia set to outline bolstered defences
portsmouth.co.uk/news/defence/royal-navy-meeting-russia-jef-spy-submarines-defence-7154729

Multiple British naval ships track Russian vessels around UK: HMS Somerset, HMS St Albans, HMS Mersey and RFA Tideforce were involved in operations to shadow ...
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Royal Navy shadows Russian warship in Channel: HMS Mersey, supported by a Wildcat helicopter from 815 Naval Air Squadron, was deployed to monitor the movements ...
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Royal Navy Squadron deploys new Gibraltar drones: A Royal Navy unit based in Gibraltar has begun using small quadcopter drones to support surveillance and ...
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Royal Navy tracks Russian ships in Channel
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Royal Navy last Cold War warrior bows out in Cornwall: 'Royal Navy's last Cold War warrior bows out in Cornwall.' Thank you for your many years of service Steve.
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Intrigued Princess Royal up close and personal with Royal Navy Portsmouth sailors showing "genuine interest"
portsmouth.co.uk/news/defence/princess-royal-navy-visit-portsmouth-5331650

South West Navy buildings being demolished for huge revamp: Construction vehicles, security fencing and temporary office blocks have all been moved on to the ...
plymouthherald.co.uk/news/local-news/royal-navy-buildings-south-west-10440386

Royal Navy: Cutting-edge new team forms up with Portsmouth ship to test new weapons and technology
portsmouth.co.uk/news/defence/royal-navy-new-technology-team-portsmouth-5106571

British patrol boats prepare for Arctic deployment: The Royal Navy’s Coastal Forces Squadron is gearing up for a major mission in the Arctic.
ukdefencejournal.org.uk/british-patrol-boats-prepare-for-arctic-deployment/
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