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

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

Delighted to support the launch of Helsing’s 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.

Anglo-Saxon order 🇬🇧 meets Gallic flair 🇫🇷 With a 22-15 win 👏👏 BRNC took the inaugural #TrafalgarCup 🏆 🏉 Ready for the re-match next year…💪 #BRNC120 #LeadWithCourage @Ecole_navale @VAdmAndrewBurns @RNRugby @CaptAndyBray

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.

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

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.

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 ship’s generation, as the culmination of #WorldClass training went on display – showcasing their ability to fight and win.⚓️

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 🇳🇴🇬🇧

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 ship’s company.

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

Yesterday we launched the #SeaPowerLaboratory at @trinityhouse_uk 🌊 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 ⚓️ @RoyalNavy

@VAdmAndrewBurns, Fleet Commander of @RoyalNavy, discussed the key #maritime challenges and opportunities for 🇬🇧 and emphasised the need for a whole of society approach

@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

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

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

Welcome home @hmsdiamond from a hugely successful deployment protecting merchant shipping in the Red Sea. I was delighted to personally thank the superb Ship’s Company & some of their families, as well as recognising some outstanding individuals @RoyalNavy

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.

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

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