UK Royal Navy
Coverage of UK Royal Navy in the Nexus archive.
- The UK Navy is hurling drone boats out of planes at 1,300 feet to solve one of their major drawbacks
The UK Royal Navy conducted first-of-its-kind airdrop tests of Kraken's K3 Scout sea drones from an A400 transport aircraft at 1,300 feet. The trials aim to solve deployment limitations for uncrewed surface vessels by eliminating reliance on ports or support ships.
- Three UK Royal Navy members killed as helicopter explodes into ‘ball of fire in the sky’ during training
Three UK Royal Navy members were killed when their helicopter exploded during a training exercise, described as a 'ball of fire in the sky.' A witness stated the incident occurred too quickly for survival.
- UK Royal Navy helicopter crash leaves 3 dead
A UK Royal Navy helicopter crash resulted in three deaths. Prime Minister Keir Starmer described the incident as 'utterly tragic,' with the cause of the accident remaining unknown.
- UK Royal Navy says 3 members died in a helicopter crash during a training exercise
Three members of Britain’s Royal Navy died in a helicopter crash during a training exercise in southwest England. The incident occurred earlier and is reported by the Royal Navy.
- Awaiting deal in Iran war, British navy prepares to clear mines in Strait of Hormuz
The UK Royal Navy is preparing to clear mines in the Strait of Hormuz alongside France as tensions persist between the US and Iran. The operation, which could take years, aims to secure a critical oil shipping route amid uncertainty over a potential deal.