Vice Admiral Andrew Burns
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Vice Admiral Andrew Burns CB OBE and Fleet Commander of the Royal Navy.
Joined July 2017
Thank you to all who supported #ArmedForcesDay2025 in Plymouth @AFDPlymouth especially the @RoyalNavy & @RNReserve teams, & the charities who do so much to support our people & veterans including @RNRMC @SSAFA @R_N_Association @PoppyLegion
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Delighted to support @plymouthcc & @SouthWestRDSC at the launch of the National Centre for Marine Autonomy. Innovation, partnership & ambition in tune with @RoyalNavy modernisation & the Strategic Defence Review @PlymUni
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Delighted to support the launch of Helsingβs maritime partnership with @QinetiQ, Blue Ocean Systems & @Ocean__Infinity. AI & autonomy are central to @RoyalNavy modernisation against increasing undersea threats, including to Critical Undersea Infrastructure.
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Anglo-Saxon order π¬π§ meets Gallic flair π«π· With a 22-15 win ππ BRNC took the inaugural #TrafalgarCup π π Ready for the re-match next yearβ¦πͺ #BRNC120
#LeadWithCourage
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A fantastic visit to Liverpool; great to engage with the teams at @HMSEagletRNR @RFAFortVictoria @RFATidespring & to see the impressive work @CammellLaird Honoured to receive personal items of Adm Sir Max Horton on behalf of the Western Approaches Museum.
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Enjoyed seeing the @RoyalNavy team in the North East, plus staff & students @durham_uni especially during my lecture on maritime security @Durham_SGIA Much common ground in academic research & innovation including with tech companies @NETParkUK @durhamalumni
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The critical role of the Royal Fleet Auxiliary has been recognised with the introduction of a new uniform insignia that acknowledges the responsibility and prestige of command. The inaugural Command pins were presented during a visit to @RFAProteus in Portsmouth.
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HMS ST ALBANS completes her final day of OST with the Fleet Commander providing a watchful eye as the Inspecting Officer. A significant achievement in the shipβs generation, as the culmination of #WorldClass training went on display β showcasing their ability to fight and win.βοΈ
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Delighted to deliver the keynote speech at the UK-Norway Defence & Security Conference @fsi_no @ADSgroupUK Norway is an important strategic partner of the UK, in @NATO & of the @JEFnations. Our defence relationship has never been stronger @Sjoforsvaret π³π΄π¬π§
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The presence of @HMSQNLZ in Hamburg was a strong statement of commitment to the UK-Germany defence relationship, vital for @NATO & European security @RoyalNavy @bundeswehrInfo @deutschemarine & a great opportunity for me to meet the superb shipβs company.
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Remembering the fallen at a local ceremony today, one repeated across the country, an opportunity to reflect on the sacrifices made to preserve our freedoms @PoppyLegion @RoyalNavy @poppyscotland #RemembranceSunday #LestWeForget
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Yesterday we launched the #SeaPowerLaboratory at @trinityhouse_uk π We were joined by @VAdmAndrewBurns, @LukePollard, @c21st_sailor, and @rutlandpaull to celebrate the new programme to develop a new generation #maritime thinking for a more competitive age βοΈ @RoyalNavy
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@VAdmAndrewBurns, Fleet Commander of @RoyalNavy, discussed the key #maritime challenges and opportunities for π¬π§ and emphasised the need for a whole of society approach
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@RNGibSqn hosted the Fleet Commander, @VAdmAndrewBurns as part of his recent visit to #Gibraltar. He was briefed by the Command on the recent operations and embarked in HMS CUTLASS for a sovereignty patrol of British Gibraltar Territorial Waters. @RoyalNavy @MODGibraltar
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It was a pleasure as #Chair of @Seafarers_KGFS to host the post @StPaulsLondon ANSS reception in our @odgersberndtson offices. Many thanks to @MikeKaneMP our new @transportgovuk #Maritime Minister & all our guests. @MaritimeUK @ukshipping @BMT_Global @RoyalNavy @VAdmAndrewBurns
The Annual National Service for Seafarers was held at @StPaulsLondon yesterday, with HRH Princess Royal honoring those who serve at sea. At the reception, Maritime Minister @MikeKaneMP pledged to champion better working conditions. Save the date for next year: October 8, 2025!
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Thank you to @McLarenAuto for signing the Armed Forces Covenant & showing your support for our Armed Forces, Veterans & their families. Our people share a competitive instinct, technical excellence & the need to innovate @piersthynne @CSW_ArmedForces
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Welcome home @hmsdiamond from a hugely successful deployment protecting merchant shipping in the Red Sea. I was delighted to personally thank the superb Shipβs Company & some of their families, as well as recognising some outstanding individuals @RoyalNavy
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I'm always humbled by the achievements of our people. Last week, I had the pleasure of awarding commendations to exemplary individuals and teams for outstanding accomplishments and operational #excellence.
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Thank you to everyone from the @RoyalNavy & @RoyalMarines who supported @ArmedForcesDay in #Plymouth today. Great to see you all & an honour to award the prizes after the wonderful #futurefitjuniorfieldgun competition @HMS_Raleigh @RNReserve @R_N_Association
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A superb series of commemorative events in Normandy to remember those who gave their tomorrow for our today. We have reflected on their bravery & it has been an honour to spend time with veterans & their families @CWGC @PoppyLegion @poppyscotland @RoyalNavy
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