Stephen Watson

CEO, CTN. Dir, Atlantic Future Forum. Hon Cdre Royal Navy. VP, Tusk. President, British-German Assoc. VP, RNRMC.

[Navy Lookout @NavyLookout]

.@RFATidespring replenishes @HMSPWLS ahead of #ArcticSentry operations in the North Atlantic.

Seen from @HMSDuncan

[First Sea Lord and Chief of Naval Staff @GenGJenkinsRM]

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

@RoyalMarines

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[Stephen Watson @StephenWatson39]

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

[First Sea Lord and Chief of Naval Staff @GenGJenkinsRM]

Tonight I am thinking of the families, friends and colleagues of the three aviators who tragically died in yesterday’s crash.

[Vice Admiral Steve Moorhouse @smrmoorhouse]

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.

[Stephen Watson @StephenWatson39]

@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.

[Mark Sedwill @marksedwill]

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

[Peter Frankopan @peterfrankopan]

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

[Stephen Watson @StephenWatson39]

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

[Royal Navy & Royal Marines Charity @RNRMC]

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

#RoyalNavy #Defence

[Navy Lookout @NavyLookout]

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

[HMS Prince of Wales @HMSPWLS]

Op Firecrest takes off and we are on our way as the UK's Carrier Air Wing heads out in support of maritime security operations in the North Atlantic.

[Penny Mordaunt @PennyMordaunt]

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.

[Lucy Fisher @LOS_Fisher]

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

[Stephen Watson @StephenWatson39]

Only flag to be flying today! #Chagos #BIOT

[First Sea Lord and Chief of Naval Staff @GenGJenkinsRM]

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

[German Embassy London @GermanEmbassy]

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.

[First Sea Lord and Chief of Naval Staff @GenGJenkinsRM]

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.

[Stephen Watson @StephenWatson39]

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

[Vice Admiral Steve Moorhouse @smrmoorhouse]

@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
#LeadFightWin https://t.co/d9mv1ilpx4