During a silent patrol, the crew of a Royal Navy Amphion-class submarine investigates an unfamiliar sound echoing through the hull.

In the 125-year history of the Royal Navy Submarine Service nearly 6000 submariners and over 150 submarines never returned. Lest we forget.

RN exchange officer Lt Henry Wright joined the Royal Norwegian Navy on a rare patrol of Svalbard.

The islands sit 400 miles north of mainland Europe, are key strategically as a gateway to the Atlantic - and a paradise for Arctic wildlife.🇬🇧🇳🇴

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Patrol ship @HMS_Spey enjoyed a warm welcome from the people of Ho Chi Minh City strengthening ties with Vietnam.🇬🇧🇻🇳

Sailors hosted VIPs, military leaders and youngsters during the 7-day visit to Vietnam's second city.

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In the Cathedral of the Sea, we honoured Queen Elizabeth II with the Laying Up of The Queen’s Colours.

Her Late Majesty was the daughter, wife and mother of naval officers. The @RoyalNavy ran like a thread throughout her life.

Today, we said our final farewell.

Something stirs below.

COMING SOON.

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Today, the late Her Majesty the Queen's Colours were laid up in a ceremony held in Portsmouth. Her Royal Highness the Princess Royal attended the service along with 150 Royal Navy sailors and dignitaries.

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362 years and still hoofing 🎂

HRH Princess Royal formally opened the new Royal Marines Experience in @PHDockyard last night, joining @GenGJenkinsRM for an event combining traditional Corps celebrations marking our 362nd birthday with a look at the incredible new venue.

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What is the Joint Expeditionary Force (JEF)?

Led by the UK, JEF brings together 10 northern European nations to strengthen security, protect critical infrastructure and respond rapidly to emerging threats.

Working together makes us stronger. 🤝

Allies in the South China Sea...

This week’s news update comes from @HMS_Spey in Vietnam following a major allied workout in the South China Sea.

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“In any modern operation, we must be ready to deploy drones rapidly at a moment’s notice."

Royal Marines drone operators have developed new ways to rapidly teach untrained troops to launch uncrewed logistics sorties without ‘enemy’ detection.

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Tech entrepreneur Baroness Lane Fox visited 'her' submarine on a memorable day in Barrow.

She is Sponsor of the 7th Astute HMS Achilles ('last of class, best of class'), and met crew and the team building the 7,000-tonne hunter-killer at @BAES_Maritime
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Do you know what a Carrier Strike Group does?

Play now our brand-new game with 3 new scenarios and see if you've got what it takes to be a leader in the Royal Navy.

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The new Royal Marines Experience perfectly blends reverence for history with sheer immersive brilliance.

It opens tomorrow at Portsmouth Historic Dockyard...

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At home on the ranges.

A specialist Royal Marine unit is ready to support Commando Helicopter Force operations – potentially deep behind enemy lines – after completing months of intensive training with a live-fire workout at Sennybridge in Wales.

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Together Five

Patrol ships @hms_tamar and @HMS_Spey joined our Commonwealth allies on #BersamaLima - the annual test of the military of the Five Powers Defence Arrangement to safeguard security and prosperity in the South China Sea region. 🇦🇺🇲🇾🇳🇿🇸🇬🇬🇧

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Trafalgar Day is a moment to remember the @RoyalNavy’s greatest victory, and to pay tribute to the service and sacrifice of Lord Nelson’s sailors and marines.

As we honour their commitment and courage, 221 years on, I want to thank every member of today’s Royal Navy for theirs.

#OTD in 1805, the Royal Navy defeated the combined forces of France and Spain at Trafalgar.

The tactical brilliance, professionalism, technology and training which underpinned Adm Lord Nelson’s stunning victory have driven and shaped the Navy ever since.

#TrafalgarDay

Hurricane season work continues....

The Royal Navy and local authorities now stand ready to respond rapidly together in the event a storm sweeping through Montserrat after @HMSTrent completed a major disaster relief rehearsal.

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.@HMSPWLS has set sail for the Arctic and North Atlantic to begin the second phase of Operation Firecrest.

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