The U.S. Navy has relieved Commander Adam Ochs of his command of the USS Santa Barbara after a “loss of confidence” in his ability to lead.

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Vanquish is expected to carry a credible payload with a clear exploitation path for roles such as ISR, strike, and air-to-air refuelling from the Queen Elizabeth class carriers.

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A Royal Navy Vanguard Class submarine has returned to HM Naval Base Clyde after more than six months on deterrent patrol, continuing the UK’s unbroken record of Continuous At Sea Deterrence (CASD) stretching back to 1969.

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A new weekly defence newsletter has been launched by The News in Portsmouth, aimed at bringing together the biggest armed forces stories with a particular focus on the Royal Navy.

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The government has confirmed that Harland & Wolff’s capacity to contribute to Royal Navy shipbuilding was assessed before the Fleet Solid Support (FSS) contract was awarded.

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The crew of hunter-killer submarine HMS Artful hosted their sponsor, Lady Amanda Zambellas, during a visit to HM Naval Base Clyde, according to a Royal Navy news update.

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The UK has acknowledged the growing challenges facing submarines in an era of rapid technological change, following comments from Vice-Admiral Angus Topshee, commander of the Royal Canadian Navy, who warned of a likely future where oceans become “effectively transparent and submarines are no longer allowed to hide”.

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The Romanian frigate ROS Regina Maria has made a port call in Tunis while deployed with NATO’s Operation Sea Guardian.

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The vessel, stretching 244 metres, is widely reported to be part of Russia’s so-called “shadow fleet” used to circumvent international sanctions.

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