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UK SUBMARINE IN THEATRE OF WAR
According to a report by the @DailyMail the @RoyalNavy Astute Class nuclear-powered attack submarine (SSN) HMS Anson, armed with Tomahawk Land Attack Missiles (TLAM), is now lurking somewhere in the Arabian Sea. Basing its claim on 'military
Here is the Royal Netherlands Navy @kon_marine Holland Class Offshore Patrol Vessel (OPV) HNLMS Groningen seen inbound to @HMNBDevonport Plymouth yesterday afternoon. Video courtesy of @StephenJagger4
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A @USNavy warship used an SM-3 interceptor against an Iranian ballistic missile aimed at Diego Garcia in the Indian Ocean. According to the @WSJ two Intermediate-range Ballistic Missiles (IRBM) were reportedly fired by Tehran at the UK-owned, but US operated, island airbase and
Speaks volumes on the Navy's failure to penetrate the public consciousness despite the work of the Senior Service being fundamental to the security and prosperity of the nation. More Greens like the Army than the Navy or RAF - v. interesting. Reform seem very Army Barmy, the Lib
Which do you think is the most important branch of the armed forces for UK national security?
Royal Air Force: 22%
The Army: 21%
Royal Navy: 16%
Don't know: 41%
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