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Submarine in near-miss with ferry in Irish Sea

A nuclear-powered Royal Navy submarine has been involved in a near-miss with a ferry in the Irish Sea in November.
Ireland • 21 Jan 19

Two held over English Channel crossings

Two men have been arrested on suspicion of arranging the illegal movement of migrants into the UK as the British Home Secretary requested the help of the navy to patrol the English Channel.
World • 03 Jan 19

British submarine responsible for trawler incident

Britain’s Ministry of Defence has admitted a Royal Navy submarine was responsible for dragging a trawler backwards off the Northern Ireland coast earlier this year.
News • 08 Sep 15

Whistleblower claims major Royal Navy safety flaws

A Royal Navy submariner who claimed that security and safety procedures around the Trident nuclear programme mean it could be "infiltrated by a terrorist" has said he will hand himself over to the authorities.
News • 19 May 15

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