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Royal Navy - Official website of the Royal Navy. Includes information about the Naval Service, a history of the Royal Navy and profiles of each of the Navy's ships.
Navy News - The official newspaper of the Royal Navy, published monthly and providing online news and features on Navy affairs.
Royal Navy Careers - Provides information on a wide range of careers in the Royal Navy and Royal Marines. Includes job vacancies and background information on pay and conditions.
The Blue Band - Online edition of the official Royal Marines Band magazine.
Royal Marines - Official website of the Royal Marines, including information about the RM, the activities of the Commandos and how to join.
Royal Naval Reserve - The Royal Naval Reserves consists of thousands of men and women trained to serve in the Royal Navy both in peace and wartime. Site provides background information on the RNR, its activities, roles and future.
Royal Fleet Auxiliary - Civilian-manned flotilla comprising 22 ships, responsible for providing at-sea replenishment support for the Royal Navy. Site provides details of the organisation, ships and how to join.
Maritime Warfare School - Based at HMS Collingwood, responsible for delivering integrated warfare training to the Royal Navy. Provides information about the facilities, management and structure of the School.
International Defence Navy Training - Provides naval training courses to Royal Navy and allied naval personnel. [Site makes leavy use of Flash.]
Navy Days - Covers this biennial event hosted at HM Naval Base Devonport in Plymouth showcasing ships of the Royal Navy with displays and demonstrations.
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