🗣️ 'If Putin’s 'fundamental concerns' are that most former Soviet countries now want to chart their own path, the West won’t compromise on their right as sovereign nations to do so.

'We must stand together for freedom' | Writes James Heappey telegraph.co.uk/news/2022/01/2…

It was an honour to take the helm as First Sea Lord Royal Navy yesterday aboard HMS Victory. These are hugely exciting times and I look forward to playing my part delivering on the Government’s bold vision for Defence and the Royal Navy.

Vice Admiral Sir Ben Key is to be appointed the new First Sea Lord and Chief of the Naval Staff.

Defence Secretary Rt. Hon Ben Wallace MP has congratulated Sir Ben on his appointment.

Two operational #RoyalNavy aircraft carriers!

This week’s news update is with HMS Prince of Wales after she became fully operational following an intensive time at sea. We also catch up with HMS Trent and John as they head to the Gulf of Guinea.

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Today wreaths were laid to honour those who served during the Battle of the Atlantic & to commemorate the 79th anniversary of the sinking of the SS Caribou where 136 lives were lost.

The sacrifice, courage & perseverance of Canada’s Merchant Navy will never be forgotten.

Rare Royal Navy visitors to California.

HMS Tamar and HMS Spey alongside in 🇺🇸Naval Base San Diego.

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It was a privilege to host friends and family onboard HMS Albion, thank-you 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻 for all your support Royal Navy Royal Marines 💪⚓️🇬🇧 #UKResponseGroup

Early morning imagery of HMS Albion entry into Canada Dock, Liverpool Royal Navy #UKResponseGroup

The race to Plymouth begins !! Our 4️⃣ runners 🏃‍♂️ are aiming to raise £2,800 for the ships’ charity Claire House, a hospice that helps seriously and terminally ill children. Royal Navy Claire House

A race between land and sea: Sailors LET Dean McNaught and PO Ky Blankley talk to Sky News about their challenge to race HMS Albion from Liverpool to Plymouth to raise money for children's charity Claire House.

Read more of today's top stories: news.sky.com

As Sponsor of HMS Albion, The Princess Royal spent the weekend onboard to support the Royal Navy sailors and Royal Marines who are currently taking part in Exercise Joint Warrior, off the Scottish Coast ⚓️

Another solid day of integration with our #NATO Allies as #JointWarrior is now in full swing 🇧🇪🇳🇱🇬🇧💪⚓️ #UKResonpseGroup

Many congratulations to our former boss!

🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 Mountains, 🌈 and a Chinook helicopter! Not knowing where to 👀 on a Saturday afternoon on the UK’s High Readiness Amphibious Assault Ship as #JointWarrior continues. #WeAreNATO #UKResponseGroup 27 Squadron

Making our way into the #JointWarrior exercises areas off the coast of Scotland 🌤 #UKResponseGroup #WeAreNATO

Our Ship’s Company took part in the ‘Ceremony of the Dues’ at the The Tower of London 🇬🇧 This tradition that dates back to the 14th century when naval ship’s passing into London were ordered to pay a levy to the Constable of the Tower. Today this levy is a barrel of wine #RoyalNavy

London calling! 🇬🇧

.HMNB Devonport based assault ship HMS Albion is making a rare visit to the capital in occasion of London’s International Shipping Week and she will conduct ceremonial duties at the Tower of London. London International Shipping Week 2025

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🌍 #BALTOPS50 involved 18 nations,
🚢✈️who provided around 40 maritime units, 60 aircraft, and 4,000 personnel.

🌊🗡️The Royal Navy contributed @HMSAlbion, @HMSMountsBay and Micky DuMont as the spearhead of amphibious landing capability for the Combined Task Group.

⚓️🗡️Micky DuMont rehearsed their specialism of raiding from the sea, by practising long range covert insertions of surveillance and reconnaissance teams to inform planning by the Joint Staffs on @HMSAlbion for follow-on Littoral Strike Missions.

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Evening Colours in Riga 🇱🇻 ☀️ Royal Navy UK in Latvia #UKResponseGroup