History was made today at Windsor Castle as His Majesty The King presented New Colours to 40, 42, 43 and 45 Commando
Today’s ceremony was a powerful reminder of the enduring bond between the Crown and the Corps
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HM The King presented new Colours to the @RoyalMarines today at Windsor. Last done by late Duke of Edinburgh 25 years ago. Humbled to see Corps on parade at this historic ceremony. @GenGJenkinsRM@RoyalFamily@RoyalNavy
Thoughts and prayers are with the families and friends of those who have lost their lives lost in this tragic incident. Their spirit lives on and they will forever be part of the @RoyalNavy family.
@RMTunion The only fatigue is from all of London at the RMT. Holding this City to ransom to reduce hours for well paid drivers is a joke. It’s 1970s style union nonsense divorced from the real world. Suggest get on with your job, like the rest of us.
NATO as a protected enterprise is finished. US won’t keep the sea lanes open alone. Britain’s answer is expeditionary forces — anchoring NATO’s northern flank and reaching the Gulf and Indo-Pacific. My latest @spectator:
https://t.co/myC0TmdwIK
Very interesting interview by @StephenWatson39 with Vice Admiral Paul Beattie - 2nd Sea Lord - about reforms and upgrades in the Royal Navy
https://t.co/dURvoD2a4u
I’ve just done an interview with the Royal Navy’s @SecondSeaLord Vice Admiral Paul Beattie CBE. Insights on global threats, state of the @RoyalNavy and preparing to be ‘warfighting ready’. With thanks to @RNRMC for publishing.
Watch here:
https://t.co/ViRWcKKCsa
Vice Admiral Paul Beattie, Second Sea Lord, joins Stephen Watson aboard XV Patrick Blackett to discuss the Hybrid Navy, autonomous systems and the transformation taking place across the Service.
Watch the full interview here: https://t.co/poPwIeVOrN
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The View From the Bridge
@StephenWatson39 interviews Vice Admiral Paul Beattie @SecondSeaLord exploring the Warfighting 2029 plan, the Hybrid Navy, operational readiness, autonomous systems and the realities of preparing for modern warfare in an increasingly complex global environment.
In association with @RNRMC
https://t.co/xqBtc9VTzA
Fiona Hill adds her voice to Lord Robertson’s warning. These are people who do not make a habit of such interventions. The situation is extremely serious and Parliament as a whole now needs to exercise its authority to create pressure to act. Select Committees cannot compel Ministers to attend and I’m not sure we’d learn anything if they did. The bottom line is that the PM and Chancellor either don’t recognise the crisis or are unable to act due to their own MPs. They are failing in their first duty and the consequences will be terrible.
Lord George Robertson’s attack against Starmer’s complacency on defence spending makes the @FT splash tomorrow
A former Labour defence secretary and former Nato secretary-general, as well as the SDR author, his intervention will be reverberating in No 10 and Whitehall tonight
The year-round sacrifice of our people is a testament to their commitment and strength.
Happy Easter to all those deployed, and to the families supporting them from afar. ⚓️ @RoyalNavy@RoyalMarines@RFAHeadquarters
Germany is celebrating the late Queen!
A special stamp marks what would have been Queen Elizabeth II’s 100th birthday on 21 April. It honours her legacy and work towards reconciliation between the UK and Germany.
As a Type 45 destroyer, @HMSDragon will bring world-class air defence capability to the region, strengthening our response to counter threats directed to our allies and interests.
To every sailor, marine, civil servant and contractor who helped get her ready — thank you.
Great to visit @HMSDefender mid ‘up-keep’ in company of two former COs, Rich Hewitt and Phil Nash. PIP complete and massive upgrades, including new Sea Ceptor missiles. Will make DFND most capable Type45 when she rejoins fleet next year. @RoyalNavy@smrmoorhouse@GenGJenkinsRM
@HMSDragon an outstanding effort from dock to deployment. Thank you particularly to family and friends for your continued support - you are the greatest enabler. Fair winds
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