After more than three years’ construction in a cavernous assembly hall in Rosyth, Fife, the 28-metre-tall doors were opened and HMS Venturer began to emerge. The ship is the first of five Type ...

A Royal Marines General Sir Gwyn Jenkins has been appointed as the new First Sea Lord - the first time in centuries that a non-sailor has been in charge of the Royal Navy. Gen Sir Gwyn, who served ...

The Royal Navy’s chief has been suspended over allegations he had a secret affair with a comrade, it emerged last night. Admiral Sir Ben Key has been told to step back from all duties as First ...

A UK warship shot down a supersonic missile in what the Royal Navy called a "historic first." The HMS Dragon warship "obliterated" the missile in a test off the coast of Scotland. The Type 45 air ...

A Royal Navy warship tracked a Russian submarine and ships passing through the English channel as the armed forces minister warned of a Kremlin threat to the UK.. HMS Tyne was deployed as part of ...

The head of the Royal Navy has stepped back from the job after an investigation was launched into an alleged relationship with a female colleague, according to a person familiar with the matter.

The head of the Royal Navy has stepped down over allegations he had a relationship with a female colleague under his command. Admiral Sir Ben Key, 59, has stepped back from all duties while the ...

The British Royal Navy and NATO allies jumped into action on Saturday as a Russian warship was spotted sailing through the English Channel, according to a report.

A Royal Navy warship has swooped in on a vessel which was carrying £30m worth of illegal drugs. HMS Lancaster, which is based in Portsmouth when not on active service, seized the one and a half ...

The married Royal Navy's chief, Admiral Sir Ben Key, 59, has been suspended from his role over shock allegations he had a secret affair with a female officer 'under his command' ...