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US Jibes at Royal Navy Highlight Readiness Concerns
PoliticsThe Guardian20d ago

US Jibes at Royal Navy Highlight Readiness Concerns

US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth's mocking comments about the 'big bad Royal Navy' are seen as uncomfortable because they reflect genuine concerns about the Royal Navy's readiness, an issue previously raised by the First Sea Lord.

US Calls on Allies to 'Step Up' in Strait of Hormuz Amid Trump's Anger
WorldReutersBBCbloomberg+45NYTwsjwapoAl Jazeeratagesschaufazberlingskele-figaro+37 more21d ago48 sources

US Calls on Allies to 'Step Up' in Strait of Hormuz Amid Trump's Anger

President Donald Trump has openly expressed anger at allies for not assisting in the Strait of Hormuz, threatening to withdraw support. Following this, the US Defense Secretary has called on allies to 'step up' their involvement in the region, echoing Trump's earlier comments for nations to 'go get your own oil'.

Denmark: Warship sunk by Nelson's British fleet discovered
WorldnosDWla-vanguardia19d ago3 sources

Denmark: Warship sunk by Nelson's British fleet discovered

Over 200 years after being sunk by the British Royal Navy under Admiral Horatio Nelson, one of Denmark's most famous warships has been discovered at the bottom of Copenhagen Harbor — complete with some remarkable items.

UK, France Plan Hormuz Talks as Middle East Tensions Dampen European Economies
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UK, France Plan Hormuz Talks as Middle East Tensions Dampen European Economies

The United Kingdom and France are set to chair talks to restore maritime navigation through the Strait of Hormuz, as gas prices rise and the Iran war dampens the Swedish economy, reflecting broader Middle East tensions impacting oil markets and European economies.

UK considers sending Royal Navy destroyer to Cyprus
PoliticsThe Guardiancyprus-mail1mo ago2 sources

UK considers sending Royal Navy destroyer to Cyprus

Defence sources say deployment of HMS Duncan to better protect base on Mediterranean island is under discussion UK politics live – latest updates Middle East crisis – live updates John Healey, the defence secretary, is considering sending a Royal Navy destroyer to Cyprus to help defend British bases there after several apparently hostile drones targeted RAF Akrotiri on the island. Defence sources said a deployment of HMS Duncan, currently in Portsmouth, was under discussion as a way to bet...

Moroccan Navy Intercepts 189 Migrants Bound for Canary Islands Off Dakhla
Worldmorocco-world-news1mo ago

Moroccan Navy Intercepts 189 Migrants Bound for Canary Islands Off Dakhla

Rabat – Moroccan Royal Navy units intercepted a boat carrying 189 people trying to reach the Canary Islands on Monday, officials said. The vessel was stopped off the coast near Dakhla before it could head into the Atlantic Ocean. According to a statement from the Royal Armed Forces’ General Command, most of the passengers were […] The post Moroccan Navy Intercepts 189 Migrants Bound for Canary Islands Off Dakhla appeared first on Morocco World News.

Macron Rejects Trump's 'Unrealistic' Hormuz Military Action Amid European Criticism
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Macron Rejects Trump's 'Unrealistic' Hormuz Military Action Amid European Criticism

French President Emmanuel Macron has sharply criticized Donald Trump, calling his statements 'unserious' and rejecting a military operation to open the Strait of Hormuz as 'unrealistic'. This comes as Trump's rhetoric on the Iran conflict continues to draw criticism and raise concerns among European allies.

British Nuclear Submarine HMS Anson Deploys to Arabian Sea Amid Tensions
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British Nuclear Submarine HMS Anson Deploys to Arabian Sea Amid Tensions

A nuclear-powered Royal Navy submarine, HMS Anson, equipped with Tomahawk missiles, has been deployed to the Arabian Sea in a combat-ready position, amid escalating tensions in the Middle East and US threats.

British Merlin helicopter deploys to Cyprus
Worldcyprus-mail1mo ago

British Merlin helicopter deploys to Cyprus

A British Merlin Mk2 utility helicopter and an “engineering team” are to arrive in Cyprus on Tuesday, with the United Kingdom and multiple other countries continuing to bolster their military presence in and around the island after it was hit by an Iranian-made drone last week. The UK’s Royal Navy said that the helicopter “provides […]

Drone that struck RAF Akrotiri was not launched from Iran, UK says
Worldin-cyprus1mo ago

Drone that struck RAF Akrotiri was not launched from Iran, UK says

The UK’s Ministry of Defence has ruled out Iran as the source of the drone that struck RAF Akrotiri in Cyprus on Sunday night, though it said the unmanned aircraft bore the hallmarks of Tehran’s signature Shahed design — the low-cost drones Russia has used extensively against Ukraine, as SkyNews reports. Royal Navy Wildcat helicopters […]

‘Any threat against Cyprus is unacceptable’
WorldBBCel-mundodigi24+2cyprus-mailmkd-mk1mo ago5 sources

‘Any threat against Cyprus is unacceptable’

Any threat against Cyprus is unacceptable, Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis said on Tuesday during a meeting with his country’s leader of the opposition Nikos Androulakis. “Any threat against the Republic of Cyprus, a member state of the European Union, is unacceptable in principle. Greek diplomacy and the upgraded Greek armed forces are placed at […]