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What We Do
What We Do

Protecting our nation’s interests: guardian, diplomat and humanitarian force for good. Learn more about the Royal Navy’s priorities and what we do day-to-day.

Preventing Conflict

The stability of our nation depends on the freedom of the seas. Our presence is key to achieving this.

Providing Security At Sea

Ensuring the security of home and international waters is central to the stability and prosperity of Britain and the world economy.

International Partnerships

We work with our allies and partners to help cement the relationships that our nation depends on.

Ready To Fight

Maintaining a state of readiness to protect the interests of Britain and our allies.

Protecting Our Economy

Safeguarding the essential trade routes that Britain depends on for 95% of its economic activity.

Providing Humanitarian Assistance

Our ability to overcome adverse conditions means we’re often the first to respond when disaster strikes.
Our Organisation
Our Organisation

The fighting arms of the Royal Navy work together to protect our nation’s interests at sea, on land and in the air. Find out more about them here.

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From the Vanguard-class ballistic submarine to the formidable HMS Queen Elizabeth aircraft carrier, our equipment is among the best in the world. Learn more here.

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At the heart of our naval prowess is an impressive fleet that includes destroyers, frigates and aircraft carriers.

Aircraft

Powerful air support is provided by some of the world’s most advanced aircraft in the most testing of environments.

Submarines

Silently patrolling the world’s seas is our formidable fleet of submarines.

Commando

Royal Marines are able to operate across all terrains and environments using an arsenal of highly specialised equipment and weapons.
Our People
Our People

Royal Navy personnel may come from all walks of life, but they are united by one thing: a commitment to protecting our nation’s interests, no matter what.

Skills & Disciplines

The Royal Navy is a highly skilled multi-disciplinary team and together we protect the nation's interest.

Leadership

Leadership is an essential requirement at all levels throughout the Royal Navy.

Diversity & Inclusion

We empower all our people, by respecting and valuing what makes them different.

Senior Naval Staff

The senior Naval staff use their wealth of experience to oversee all aspects of the Royal Navy’s activities, from operations and administration to personnel and logistics.

Expertise in Extreme Environments

Whether it be in the heat of the desert or ice of the Antarctic, we are ready for action in the most extreme environments on earth.

NAVYfit

Physical and mental fitness are at the heart of Royal Navy life.
News & Activity
News

News

23 April 2024
Royal Navy's newest submarine officially named in Barrow

13 April 2024
Royal Navy strikes £33m double drugs blow to Middle East traffickers in 24 hours

12 April 2024
Powerful laser to be installed on Royal Navy warship by 2027

11 April 2024
Two Ukrainian Navy ships to be temporarily based in Portsmouth

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Features

The Carrier Strike Group: our nation's spearhead

Technology and Innovation

22 March 2021
Defence review will forge a growing Navy with expanding horizons

Royal Marines

Integrated Review

Carrier Strike Group 2021

Tech & Innovation

Defence review will forge a growing Navy with expanding horizons

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Events

HMS Collingwood Open Day

06/07/2024 Collingwood

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Operations

Exercise Joint Warrior

Exercise Joint Warrior is the largest military exercise in Europe, bringing together the Royal Navy, the Royal Air Force and the British Army, as well as forces from other nations.

Operation Kipion

We have been on patrol in the Gulf since 1980, demonstrating the UK’s commitment to peace and stability.

Overseas Patrol Squadron

Protecting the British fishing industry and safeguarding the nation's fishing stocks.

Navy X gets new technology off the drawing board and into the hands of our people on operations at a pace that has not been possible before.

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Find out how you can cope with the challenges of deployment using an array of support services, tools and initiatives.

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