In fact the the Tudor English navy had depended very heavily on French made sail cloth from places like Poulavid, and by the 17th century the English Royal Navy was increasingly taking advantage of ...

This is the first time a general—a rank normally reserved for ground forces—ascends to the position of First Sea Lord.

The Royal Navy’s chief has been suspended over allegations he had a secret affair with a comrade, it emerged last night. Admiral Sir Ben Key has been told to step back from all duties as First ...

The head of the Royal Navy has stepped back from the job after an investigation was launched into an alleged relationship with a female colleague, according to a person familiar with the matter.

The head of the Royal Navy has abruptly stepped down from his role with immediate effect citing ‘personal reasons’. The move left the Royal Navy stunned as Sir Ben Key, 59, was due to speak at ...

A Royal Navy warship has shadowed a Russian submarine as it travelled through the English Channel. Portsmouth-based HMS Tyne was deployed as part of a Nato operation to keep a watch on the kilo ...

A Royal Navy warship tracked a Russian submarine and ships passing through the English channel as the armed forces minister warned of a Kremlin threat to the UK. HMS Tyne was deployed as part of a ...

Armed forces minister Luke Pollard said: "The Royal Navy has once again demonstrated its readiness to secure UK waters and protect the public. "Our sailors acted swiftly and decisively to a ...

The head of the Royal Navy has stepped down months earlier than expected. Admiral Sir Ben Key had announced that he would retire as First Sea Lord this summer. However, the Ministry of Defence ...

The head of the Royal Navy has been suspended over claims of an affair with a female officer. Admiral Sir Ben Key was told to stand down from all duties while an investigation is carried out.