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Navy Lookout retweeted
HMS Duncan (D37) 21-gun salute for the King's Official Birthday - Dundee, 13th June 2026. I caught the muzzle flash in the first image.
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.@HMSPortland alongside in Devonport - dressed overall today for the King's Official birthday.
Not sailed since February.
Via @air_maritimepic
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Latest news article:
HMS Scott finally goes back to sea on completion of life extension refit
navylookout.com/hms-scott-fi…
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.@HMSSomerset arrived for visit to 🇮🇪Dublin yesterday.
Since her TAPS deployment began in March, she has sailed around 15,000 km from the Arctic Circle to the Azores, monitoring submarines and vessels from the Russian shadow fleet and assisting the French Navy in seizing a tanker sailing under a false flag.
rte.ie/news/ireland/2026/061…
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Jun 12
First naval customer for A&P under new Balaena ownership.
@HMSMiddleton has arrived in Falmouth for refit following 24-day training mission, circumnavigating the UK and covering 2,950nm.
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Jun 12
.@HMS_Str_Castle formally commissioned into the RN today in Grangemouth.
(She hoisted the White ensign for the first time in October 2025 and was previously dedicated into the RFA in April 2024)
Photos: LPhot Tim Lombard
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Jun 12
.@HMSDuncan arrives in Dundee for weekend logistics stop. #ArcticSentry
Via: C. Tebbets
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Jun 12
3 Type 45 destroyers at sea!
@HMSDauntless sailed from Portsmouth today on completion of maintenance period.
Via @PortsmouthProud
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Jun 12
Ex-HMS Richmond and HMS Iron Duke stripped of equipment in preparation for disposal in the basin at Devonport.
When pressed on the status of HMS Iron Duke in Parliamentary question by @BenObeseJecty, the MoD refused to admit she was being scrapped.
questions-statements.parliam…
Photos @air_maritimepic
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Navy Lookout retweeted
Jun 12
There is a myth that some how defence just wastes loads of money and that everyone is just an idiot. This myth actually undermines proper scrutiny and detracts from defence reforming and changing There are problems but you can help and the first step is to read this.
👀If you'd set aside some time today to read the Defence Investment Plan and are now wondering what to do with yourself, how about having a read of my paper on the MOD’s perpetual procurement crisis and what should be done about it: 😀
policybrief.org/briefs/the-m… #ICYMI #DIP
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Jun 12
First day in the job, Defence Secretary @DanJarvisMBE opens the new UK Uncrewed Systems Centre in Swindon today.
Photos @ACUAOcean
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Jun 12
🇷🇺Russian frigate, RFS Admiral Grigorovich, has returned to waters close to the UK again - seen southbound in the North Sea today.
Armed with 8 VLS cells for Kalibr, Oniks or Zircon anti-ship/cruise missiles.
navylookout.com/shadow-fleet…
Via @pegge49
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Jun 12
Latest news article:
RFA Lyme Bay completes training in the Mediterranean before possible Strait of Hormuz deployment
navylookout.com/rfa-lyme-bay…
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Navy Lookout retweeted
Final preparations are underway ahead of our Commissioning Ceremony today.
From rigging the awning and dressing ship with flags, to giving the upper deck a final jet wash in true Scottish weather, the ship's company has been hard at work getting HMS Stirling Castle ready.🇬🇧🏴🌧️
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Jun 12
Latest analysis article:
Royal Navy considers lessons from 2025 carrier strike group deployment
navylookout.com/royal-navy-c…
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Jun 12
Welcome the next captain of the Titanic. Former Army officer, @DanJarvisMBE becomes the new Secretary of State for Defence.
His main task will be explaining why the government is unwilling to fund its own Defence Review.
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Navy Lookout retweeted
Carns out as well.
Jun 11
We owe those who serve the UK the kit to do the job and the loyalty to stand by them when it's done. We are failing on both.
I’ve spent my whole time in government making that case. Number 10 will not listen, so I am resigning as Minister for the Armed Forces.
Letter to the PM below.🫡🫡🫡⬇️⬇️
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