Portsmouth News - Defence Feed

Week of events to honour the armed forces

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 06:17:51 GMT

SERVICEMEN and women will march through the streets as people gather around the area to celebrate Armed Forces Day.

Bomb victims honoured 70 years later

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 06:15:39 GMT

A MEMORIAL service has been held to honour young sailors who were killed in a bombing 70 years ago.

Arctic veterans win their final medal fight

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 06:10:48 GMT

VETERANS of the Arctic Convoys who risked their lives to get supplies to Russia in the Second World War have finally been allowed to wear a medal of valour.

Sailor earns US qualification

Tue, 18 Jun 2013 21:24:49 GMT

A ROYAL Navy sailor has become the first to qualify as an aircraft director on a US carrier.

Lords raise fears over state of navy’s fleet

Tue, 18 Jun 2013 10:18:15 GMT

FORMER First Sea Lord Alan West has repeated claims that the Royal Navy has insufficient ships.

Submarine close to surfacing again

Tue, 18 Jun 2013 09:02:09 GMT

In less than three weeks the refurbished hull of a Second World War era submarine will be revealed for all to see.

First squadron of jets will be ordered soon

Tue, 18 Jun 2013 06:43:46 GMT

THE first squadron of stealth fighter jets to operate from the Royal Navy’s new aircraft carriers is expected to be ordered this autumn.

Sailors celebrate Father’s Day 4,500 miles from home

Mon, 17 Jun 2013 19:00:16 GMT

PROUD dads on board a Portsmouth-based warship opened up their Father’s Day cards from 4,500 miles away this year.

City leader backs campaign to save HMS Edinburgh

Mon, 17 Jun 2013 11:36:11 GMT

PORTSMOUTH’S council leader is urging people to get behind a campaign to save the last of the Royal Navy’s Type 42s.

Navy diver gets medal from Queen

Sat, 15 Jun 2013 10:40:17 GMT

A BRAVE Royal Navy diver has received the Queen’s Gallantry Medal.

Navy battle to prove who is the best chef

Fri, 14 Jun 2013 09:53:48 GMT

SAILORS have been battling it out and putting their catering skills to the test in a cook-off competition on Whale Island.

Marines ready for ride

Fri, 14 Jun 2013 06:15:27 GMT

MUSICIANS from the Portsmouth-based Band of Her Majesty’s Royal Marines will be swapping their instruments and bikes for a charity event.

Arctic Star medal given to veteran at association

Thu, 13 Jun 2013 11:22:31 GMT

AFTER years of waiting, a Royal Navy veteran has finally been recognised for his work on the Arctic Convoys during the Second World War.

Last carrier piece is finished

Thu, 13 Jun 2013 07:21:50 GMT

THE final part of the new Queen Elizabeth-class aircraft carrier is now on its way to join the rest of the ship.

Veterans can get free tickets to Prom event

Thu, 13 Jun 2013 05:57:37 GMT

BATTLE of the Atlantic veterans are being invited to attend this year’s South Coast Proms for free.

Birthday gun salute

Tue, 11 Jun 2013 08:13:59 GMT

A GUN was fired in Gosport yesterday to officially mark the Duke of Edinburgh’s birthday.

HMS Duncan passes safety assessments

Tue, 11 Jun 2013 07:05:30 GMT

THE newest warship in the Royal Navy’s fleet passed a safety assessment.

Scheme aims to get navy mums back to their jobs

Tue, 11 Jun 2013 06:31:20 GMT

A NEW scheme aiming to keep women in the Royal Navy after having children has been deemed a success during a trial at Portsmouth Naval Base.

Portsmouth Naval Base set for transformation as more ships arrive

Mon, 10 Jun 2013 08:56:13 GMT

PORTSMOUTH Naval Base is about to undergo a major transformation ahead of receiving thousands of tonnes of new warships, The News can reveal.

A new blueprint for the home of the navy

Mon, 10 Jun 2013 08:44:16 GMT

It’s getting a little crowded at the home of the Royal Navy.