Tag: Royal Navy
Royal Navy Commodore Steve Jermy commanded warships in the 5th Destroyer Squadron and Britain’s Fleet Air Arm. He served in the Falklands War and in the Adriatic for the Bosnian and Kosovo campaigns. Then retired after an operational tour, in 2007, as Strategy Director in the British Embassy in Afghanistan. He is the author of the book: “Strategy for Action: Using Force Wisely in the 21st Century”.
The Royal Navy is set to take a leading role in a multinational “Hormuz Coalition” to reopen the Strait of Hormuz and ensure safe passage for merchant vessels. Britain brings considerable expertise to the table, particularly in the mine countermeasures capabilities that the US Navy currently lacks.
Britain’s flagship aircraft carrier breaks down before it has even fired a shot. If ever there was a fitting image for its modern true state, this is it.
After more than 100 years, the UK’s Royal Navy has chosen to cease employing Chinese laundry workers due to “espionage concerns.” George Galloway, former Member of Parliament, shares his thoughts on this matter. The views expressed in the video are his own and not necessarily those of CGTN.
