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Fort Blockhouse is thought to be the UK's oldest fortification. Picture: Brian Bracher Compass Aerial

MP seeks clarity over Fort Blockhouse future despite comment

HRH Duke of Edinburgh meets sailors, veterans and the families celebrating the 120th birthday of the Royal Fleet Auxiliary.

Duke of Edinburgh visits Portsmouth to celebrate special birthday

The guided-missile destroyer USS Bulkeley (DDG 84) passes visited Portsmouth today after being assigned to a Nato mission. Pictured is the warship in 2011 passing the aircraft carrier USS Enterprise (CVN 65) before leaving for a deployment from Norfolk, Virginia.

American destroyer USS Bulkeley arrives in Portsmouth after Nato op

A sub-lieutenant in the Royal Navy has called for some warships to move away from Portsmouth in a bid to handle the threat from Russia. Pictured: New Type 26 frigate HMS Glasgow.

Calls for Royal Navy ships to move from city "to face Russian threat"

HMS Iron Duke shadows RFN Neustrashimy and cargo ship Sparta IV1 as they sail through the English Channel. Vladimir Putin’s forces have been targeting UK and US Satellites.

Russia attacking UK satellites on a "persistent basis"

The advanced new Sea Venom missile will be used on naval strike helicopters deployed alongside the Royal Navy flagship HMS Prince of Wales.

New Sea Venom missiles set for HMS Prince of Wales helicopters

Divers are analysing the hull of HMS Warrior using ultra sonic scanners.

"Ultrasonic scanners" being used to analyse condition of HMS Warrior

A military expert believes the freedom of navigation in the Indo-Pacific could be at risk following China’s actions against the Royal Navy. Pictured: HMS Prince of Wales on Exercise Bersama Lima.

Freedom “concern” after China harasses HMS Prince of Wales

Dockyard workers in Portsmouth have been strongly encouraged to take voluntary redundancy, with the Prospect Union believing that Royal Navy deployments will be severely impacted as a result.

"We can’t even recover an anchor": Royal Navy ops crippled in new deal

Underwater inspection works are taking place at HMS Warrior. Picture: C Stephens

"Underwater inspection works" taking place at HMS Warrior

Aerial image of the Carrier Strike Group during Ex BERSAMA LIMA 2025 off the Malaysian coast, with HMS Prince of Wales at the helm.

Glorious pictures of HMS Prince of Wales during huge exercise

HMS Richmond has moved on from operations in the South China Sea and visited Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam.

Royal Navy pushes forward after being "harassed" by China

A “potentially explosive ordnance” has been found at a house with nearby properties evacuated.

"Potentially explosive ordnance" found at house - properties evacuated

VAdm Sir Martin Connell KCB CBE signs over responsibility of the Second Sea Lord to VAdm Paul Beattle CBA aboard HMS Victory in Portsmouth.

New Second Sea Lord sworn into Royal Navy at HMS Victory ceremony

The Royal Navy flagship HMS Prince of Wales was harassed by Chinese warships while passing through contested waters.

HMS Prince of Wales "harassed" by China warships in contested waters

Rumours that Fort Blockhouse and other ex-military sites in the Portsmouth area could be used to house asylum seekers have been dismissed by Gosport Borough Council leader Cllr Peter Chegwyn.

"Rumours" of Fort Blockhouse housing asylum seekers dismissed
Widespread speculation that asylum seekers will be housed at former military sites in Portsmouth and Gosport have been dismissed as unworkable.
Freddie Webb

HMS Prince of Wales hosts a remembrance service and committal of wreaths over the site of the wrecks of the battleships HMS Prince of Wales and HMS Repulse. Japanese sailors supported their British counterparts with the commemoration.

Poignant pictures of sailors honouring WWII HMS Prince of Wales ship

Captain Colin McGannity has handed over Command of the UKCSG Carrier Air Wing to Captain Edward Phillips. This comes as HMS Prince of Wales continues her deployment in the Indo-Pacific.

HMS Prince of Wales carrier group Air Wing Commander passes on role

A ferocious ship-busting missile being fired from HMS Somerset in a landmark test for the Royal Navy.

Watch: Missile branded "most advanced in arsenal" fired for first time

Royal Navy, Army, and RAF families and veterans will be given priority access to new accommodation on surplus MoD land. Pictured: Veterans minister Al Carns touring military housing in Hilsea.

Royal Navy and military families to be prioritised for new houses

HMS Stirling Castle will be put to sea soon to take her first steps in the Royal Navy.

Royal Navy's newest ship prepares to sail under forces banner

The steel being cut for HMS King George VI, the fourth Dreadnought-class submarine.

"Significant”: Construction of new powerful nuclear submarine starts

HMS Enterprise could be sold to Bangladesh, with reports from Doha stating that there are strong indications that this could happen. Pictured: HMS Enterprise’s decommissioning ceremony at Portsmouth Naval Base. Picture: Sarah Standing (300323-1764).

"Strong indications" that HMS Enterprise could be sold to Bangladesh

The date for next year’s HMS Collingwood Open Day has been set after thousands flock to this year’s base opening.

New HMS Collingwood open day date set - £15k raised for charities

26 reasons you can be proud to call Portsmouth your home

The MoD has confirmed that ex-military sites are being considered as places to house asylum seekers. Concerns have been raised that Fort Blockhouse could be among them.

"Ex-military sites" being considered to house asylum seekers

Romanian sailors are preparing to sail HMS Pembroke to her new home after being decommissioned from the Royal Navy fleet and sold.

HMS Pembroke takes final steps before moving to new home
Tenacious sailors who will take charge of a former Royal Navy ship have had their skills sharpened before the vessel reaches her new home
Freddie Webb

HMS Iron Duke shadows RFN Neustrashimy and cargo ship Sparta IV as they sail through the English Channel.

Royal Navy scrambled to challenge "Russian aggression"

Standing with Giants Pic credit Amanda Walden

Silhouettes for the 1,475 servicemen who died on D-Day go on display

The future of HMS Westminster is in doubt with the retired frigate set to be towed to Portsmouth alongside HMS Argyll.

"No definitive decision" on HMS Westminster future after ship retired

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The Royal Navy Coastal Forces Squadron exercised with units of the Latvian Navy off the coastal town of Mersarags. HMS Pursuer [P273], HMS Dasher [P280] and HMS Puncher [P291] rafted up to the Latvian minehunter LVNS Imanta.

Royal Navy tiny boat exercises in Baltic hailed as success

HMS Dasher, Pursuer, Express, and Puncher, will be deployed to the Baltic from Portsmouth for a two-month mission.

Tiniest ships in modern Royal Navy history, pictures

HRH The Princess Royal and RN officer discussing minehunting capabilities on board HMS Tyne.

Intrigued Princess Royal tours base showing "genuine interest"

Injured Royal Navy, Army, and RAF veterans, are facing a myriad of problems in the medical discharge programme - leaving many falling through the cracks. Pictured: Members of Joint Hospital Group South ending their march through Portsmouth.

Swathes of injured veterans unprepared for civilian life, report warns

HMS Richmond keeping a watchful eye out for North Korean warships, as they support efforts to uphold sanctions against Kim Jong Un.

HMS Richmond reinforces North Korea sanctions through focused ops

Council-leased land at Seafield Park in Hill Head, owned by the MoD, is up for sale. Pictured is a plot with wildflowers.

Council-leased MoD grassland with "significant value" up for sale

His Majesty The King inspects Royal Navy personnel at the commissioning ceremony of HMS Agamemnon in Barrow-in-Furness (22/09/2025).

"Formidable" nuclear submarine welcomed into fleet by King Charles III

Funding bid to save historic navy ship rejected

Four Royal Navy P2000 patrol boats joined a huge Nato exercise in the Baltic.

"Small is mighty": Tiny Royal Navy ships impress on huge Nato exercise

New pilot and tug boats are being constructed for Portsmouth Naval Base, with the new vessels being used to conduct maritime services for the Royal Navy.

Shipbuilder making tug boats accused of "breaching Russian sanctions"

Joint Hospital Group South marching towards Guildhall to receive the Freedom of the City of Portsmouth.

"Deeply honoured" military medics granted freedom of the city

HMS Prince of Wales, the Royal Navy flagship at the helm of the UK Carrier Strike Group on Operation Highmast, has reached Singapore by sailing through the South China Sea. Pictured: 10 September 2025, F-35B Squadrons, 617 Squadron and 809 NAS, conduct flying operations.

HMS Prince of Wales sails through contested waters ignoring China

HMS Argyll being towed to Portsmouth on September 19, 2025. The Type 23 Duke-class frigate has an uncertain future, with a mooted sale to BAE Systems not materialising.

Retired Royal Navy ship towed to base in surprisingly good shape

Mabel Kidney celebrated her 100th birthday on Friday, September 19, 2025, at Admiral Jellicoe House in Portsmouth, where she was presented with her War Service Medal. She served in the Royal Naval Service (Wrens) during the Second World War.

"Powerhouse" veteran honoured with "special" medal for 100th birthday

USS Winston S Churchill sailing from Portsmouth on September 18, 2025.

Fabulous pictures of USS Winston S Churchill leaving city

The Royal Navy will increase its activity alongside The Philippines in light of HMS Prince of Wales' UK Carrier Strike Group deployment. Pictured: Defence peer Lord Vernon Coaker visiting capital Manila.

Royal Navy activity "set to increase" in Philippines amid carrier ops

HMS Nelson, Queen Street, Portsmouth. The Royal Navy site's wardroom remains up for disposal.

Wardroom at Royal Navy site HMS Nelson remains on disposal list

HMS Argyll, a former Royal Navy Type 23 frigate, was due to sail to Portsmouth today amid an uncertain future.

Decommissioned Royal Navy ship HMS Argyll faces uncertain future

USS Winston S Churchill alongside in Portsmouth. The American destroyer is due to leave the city and resume a carrier strike group deployment.

American destroyer USS Winston S. Churchill due to leave city - when

Lt Cdr Long onboard USS Winston S Churchill. He sailed the ship into Portsmouth. USS Winston S Churchill alongside in Portsmouth. The American destroyer visited the naval base while part of a carrier strike group alongside USS Gerald R Ford.

Why is American destroyer USS Winston Churchill in Portsmouth?

Type 26 frigates will be built for the Royal Navy and Norway at the same time, after fears were raised about delays following the export deal. Pictured: HMS Glasgow

Type 26 Royal Navy and Norway frigates will be built simultaneously

RFA Argus could be scrapped as teams are assessing whether to repair the ship, currently stuck at the Royal Navy base in Portsmouth.

Broken RFA Argus could be scrapped as teams assess ship stuck at base

Pelican of London, a sail training ship built in 1948, has been used to train prospective Royal Navy and Royal Fleet Auxiliary officers.

"Fabulous" Pelican of London takes Royal Navy officers back in time

Admiral Sir Tony Radakin, Chief of Defence Staff, said people who are not facing accountability for military decisions are slowing down reforms for the Royal Navy, Army, and RAF.

“Extraordinary" meetings blocking Royal Navy defence reforms