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HMS Diamond to join international task force protecting the Red Sea The Royal Navy's HMS Diamond is to join the international task force protecting ships that travel through the Red Sea, after a spate of attacks by Houthi militia. Sky News - Published on December 19, 2023
Royal Navy shoots down attack drone in anger for first time in decades A Royal Navy warship has shot down an attack drone suspected of targeting commercial ships in the Red Sea. Sky News - Published on December 16, 2023
Sailors reunited with families as UK's biggest warship returns to base Sailors on board the Royal Navy aircraft carrier HMS Prince of Wales were met by crowds of loved ones as the vessel returned to a UK naval base. Sky News - Published on December 11, 2023
Love letters to French sailors confiscated by British in 1758 opened for first time Personal letters confiscated by Britain's Royal Navy 265 years ago before they could reach French sailors during the Seven Years' War have been read for the first time. Sky News - Published on November 6, 2023
UK sending navy ships and spy planes to support Israel The UK will send RAF aircraft and Royal Navy ships to carry out surveillance over Israel in a show of support following the Hamas incursion over the weekend. Sky News - Published on October 12, 2023
Kate gets the giggles as lifejacket suddenly inflates during royal visit The Princess of Wales burst into laughter during a visit to a Royal Navy air base when a lifejacket she was wearing suddenly inflated. Sky News - Published on September 18, 2023
Royal Navy recruitment fall 'could hamper ability to man nuclear deterrent' The Royal Navy has suffered a serious drop in recruitment that could hamper its ability to fight at sea and even man the nuclear deterrent unless fixed, defence sources have warned. Sky News - Published on July 8, 2023
Expert explains why the Titan submersible may have suffered 'catastrophic implosion' A former Royal Navy submarine captain has explained the possible reasons for the "catastrophic implosion" suffered by the Titan submersible on its descent to the wreck of the Titanic. Sky News - Published on June 23, 2023
Navy boss reveals fears over staffing of UK's nuclear deterrent The submarine service – which delivers the UK's nuclear deterrent – is not "awash with people" and work is under way to attract new recruits, the head of the Royal Navy has said. Sky News - Published on June 18, 2023
King honours sailors who played role in late Queen's funeral The King has presented honours to Royal Navy sailors who played a symbolic role in his mother's funeral procession, one of whom is heavily pregnant. Sky News - Published on May 30, 2023
Navy's 'Bond ship' in first trial of quantum navigation system The Royal Navy has carried out the first trial of a quantum navigation system that could allow a vessel to know its precise position anywhere in the world without using GPS. Sky News - Published on May 25, 2023
Prince of Wales takes to the water in rowing challenge The Prince of Wales joined Royal Navy submariners as they took on a rowing challenge to raise money to support their mental health. Sky News - Published on May 21, 2023
Royal Navy sailor found dead in Stockholm An investigation has been launched after a Royal Navy sailor was found dead in a residence in Sweden.  Sky News - Published on May 15, 2023	Sabotage investigation after cables 'damaged intentionally' on Royal Navy warship Alleged sabotage onboard a next-generation Royal Navy warship at a Scottish shipyard has sparked an inquiry into who was responsible. Sky News - Published on May 13, 2023
Official files on £1.3bn Royal Navy submarine 'found in loos of Wetherspoons pub' Official documents about a Royal Navy submarine have reportedly been discovered in the toilets of a Wetherspoons pub. Sky News - Published on April 28, 2023	Missile haul intercepted by Royal Navy 'proves Iran is breaking UN resolutions' A basic mistake by the Iranian military has helped prove it is breaching UN Security Council resolutions on drones and missiles, says the UK. Sky News - Published on February 13, 2023
Royal Navy sailor, 24, found dead at Cornwall training base A Royal Navy sailor has been found dead at a training base in Cornwall. Sky News - Published on February 12, 2023	Navy ship forced back to base after contaminated water incident A Royal Navy ship has had to return to a naval base as a "precautionary measure" after an alleged incident involving contaminated water on board. Sky News - Published on February 4, 2023
Royal Navy sailors rushed to hospital after drinking 'contaminated' water on HMS Portland Several sailors have been taken to hospital after their Royal Navy frigate suffered an "issue" with one of its fresh water systems. Sky News - Published on February 3, 2023