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

The UK has been testing out a range of new strike capabilities on its warships in recent years, including the DragonFire laser weapon.

General Sir Gwyn Jenkins has been named as the new head of the Royal Navy after his predecessor was asked to step down.

The U.S. and its allies have been exercising the freedom of navigation in the South China Sea, defying China's sovereignty ...

The former head of the Royal Navy, Admiral Sir Benjamin Key, stepped back amid claims of ‘affair with subordinate’ it has ...

General Sir Gwyn Jenkins has been named as the new head of the Royal Navy, the Ministry of Defence said, following the earlier than expected departure of his predecessor. Royal Marine Sir Gwyn ...

Lieutenant Rhodri Leyshon, 31, from Wales, died during an exercise flight when he had to attempt an emergency landing in the ...

The First Sea Lord is the highest-ranking officer to serve in the Royal Navy and they are responsible for the fighting effectiveness, efficiency and morale of the force. The Second Sea Lord ...

One military source who worked closely with Sir Ben said: “He deserves to be remembered for being much better in leadership, ...

Royal Navy aircraft carrier HMS ... exercise Mediterranean Strike 25 in the Ionian Sea on Sunday. Meanwhile, the French Navy began their major force-on-force exercise, Polaris 25 in the Atlantic.