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#StrongerTogether 🇬🇧🇩🇰 Operating off the coast of Iceland alongside the Danish Navy’s HDMS Thetis. Enhancing collective defence and strengthening deterrence along @NATO’s Northern Flank. #ArcticSentry #dkforsvar #NeptuneStrike

Can the Royal Navy meet the challenges ahead? ⚓ BFBS Forces News gets rare access to HMNB Portsmouth for an unprecedented interview with the First Sea Lord, covering readiness, submarines, autonomous technology and more Watch at 16:00 BST today🔗🔔 youtube.com/watch?v=yCGSpQ…

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First Sea Lord and Chief of Naval Staff

@GenGJenkinsRM

Jul 8

One year into the job, I invited @ForcesNews to @HMNBPortsmouth to reflect on the progress the @RoyalNavy has made. A great opportunity to discuss Hybrid Navy, submarines, recruitment, closer co-operation with @JEFnations and warfighting readiness. And yes, challenges too.

BFBS Forces News

@ForcesNews

Jul 8

"Being ready for war is not optional"🗣️ In a candid interview with BFBS Forces News, First Sea Lord Gen Sir Gwyn Jenkins (@GenGJenkinsRM) discusses morale, submarine readiness, recruitment and the Royal Navy's biggest challenges The interview in full🔗youtu.be/yCGSpQWJV48?si…

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@RoyalNavy

Jul 9

Strengthening our collective security... The Royal Navy is leading a new era of maritime integration for @JEFnations as a historic partnership deepens cooperation, strengthens deterrence and enables allied navies to operate seamlessly together. ➡️ royalnavy.mod.uk/news/2026/july…

Royal Navy

@RoyalNavy

Jul 8

USV dropping in... 🪂 The Royal Navy is a step close to launching uncrewed surface vessels from the skies after a pioneering trial which saw the first airdrop of its kind from a military transport aircraft. Read more: royalnavy.mod.uk/news/2026/july…

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Royal Navy

@RoyalNavy

Jul 8

Your latest news comes from minehunting mothership @RFALymeBay who’s currently in the #MiddleEast. ➡️ royalnavy.mod.uk/news/60-second…

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@RoyalNavy

Jul 7

The Royal Navy's Offshore Patrol Vessels are on duty more than 300 days a year — tackling drug smuggling, piracy and terrorism at sea, supporting Overseas Territories, and maintaining Britain's global maritime presence 🌍

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Royal Navy

@RoyalNavy

Jul 7

The NATO flag flies proudly from @HMSQNLZ... The #RoyalNavy has taken command of NATO's Allied Reaction Force - ready to respond to major international events for the next 12 months. Read more: royalnavy.mod.uk/news/2026/july…

HMS Queen Elizabeth will be command ship for ARF if activated

The NATO flag flying from HMS Queen Elizabeth during the ARF ceremony

Commanding Officer of HMS Queen Elizabeth, Captain Claire Thompson, and Rear Admiral Mark Anderson shake hands as the latter assumes command of the Allied Reaction Force

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@RoyalNavy

Jul 5

The #RoyalNavy has successfully launched a strike-capable drone from a ship at sea. The successful trial aboard @XVPTBK showcases the next generation of maritime defence and innovation. Read more: royalnavy.mod.uk/news/2026/july…

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UK Defence Staff in US

@UKdefUS

Jul 3

An International Naval Review deserves an international soundtrack. 🇬🇧🇺🇸🇦🇺🎶 @RMBandService, @usnavyband, and the @Australian_Navy Band took the stage together for #America250.

In the icy waters of the Arctic Circle, off Jan Mayen Island, HMS Prince of Wales proves that no environment is beyond reach. Ready to operate anywhere, anytime for the UK and our allies. #WeAreNATO #ArcticSentry

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UK Defence Staff in US

@UKdefUS

Jul 2

🇬🇧🇺🇸 A tradition that speaks to the close relationship between our two militaries. @GenGJenkinsRM, First Sea Lord and Commandant General of the Royal Marines, joined @CMC_MarineCorps for a Sunset Parade at the Marine Corps War Memorial.

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NATO Allied Joint Force Command Norfolk - JFCNF

@JFCNorfolk

Jul 2

On 1 July, we were honoured to host the UK's First Sea Lord @GenGJenkinsRM 🇬🇧at our HQ in Norfolk, Virginia 🇺🇸, to discuss Allied maritime cooperation in the North Atlantic and Arctic. Building on Arctic Sentry, JFC Norfolk’s continued coordination and collaboration with Allies

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@RoyalNavy

Jul 3

The #RoyalNavy has worked with @BritishArmy colleagues to successfully launch a strike-capable drone from ship XV Patrick Blackett. royalnavy.mod.uk/news/2026/july…