The British Royal Navy is the maritime service branch of the UK Armed Forces. Known for its role in global maritime security, freedom of navigation operations, and coalition leadership in strategic waterways. Recently, the Royal Navy has led efforts to secure the Strait of Hormuz amid a sharp drop in ship passages and dozens of reported hostile incidents. Last updated Jul 5th, 2026
Chinese-made camera components in a UK Navy drone were caught transmitting "heartbeat" data to an IP address in China. The gear was used around British special forces.
The cameras have since been disconnected from the internet. The MoD says no sensitive data was compromised.
Overnight, RAF Regiment gunners, operating in a high threat area, successfully downed multiple Iranian drones.
UK Typhoons and F-35 jets, supported by Voyager and Royal Navy Merlin and Wildcat helicopters, have con...
UK Ministry of Defence:
Overnight, RAF Regiment gunners, operating in a high threat area, successfully downed multiple Iranian drones.
UK Typhoons and F-35 jets, supported by Voyager and Royal Navy Merlin and Wildcat helicopters, have continued their defensive missions over the Eastern Mediterranean, Jordan, Bahrain and UAE.
Force protection measures in the region continue to be at the highest levels – ensuring UK personnel are as safe as possible. We continue to work closely in coordination with allies.
Hegseth: On the Strait of Hormuz, there are many more vessels flowing through today than there were, as the president has arranged. The president's been clear to Iran. Open it for business or we have options and we certainly do.
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Hegseth: On the Strait of Hormuz, there are many more vessels flowing through today than there were, as the president has arranged. The president's been clear to Iran. Open it for business or we have options and we certainly do.
There are countries around the world who ought be prepared to step up on this critical waterway as well. It's not just the United States Navy. Last time I checked, there was supposed to be a big, bad Royal Navy that could be prepared to do things like that as well. So he's pointing out this is an international waterway that we use less than most, in fact dramatically less than most. So the world ought pay attention and be prepared to stand up. President Trump's been willing to do the heavy lifting on behalf of the free world to address this threat of Iran.
It's not just our problem set going forward, even though we have done the lion's share of preparation to ensure that that straight will be will be open
The Times reports the Royal Navy will take the lead in a “Hormuz Coalition” to reopen the strait, with Britain deploying mine-clearing units alongside the U.S. and France.
Interesting.
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