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Royal Navy

British

noun

RN. the navy of the United Kingdom

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Royal Navy Cultural

The British navy.

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Sunak’s essay pairs hawkish foreign policy analysis with patriotic nostalgia for how the Royal Navy used to maintain Britain’s position as a “global hegemon.”

From Salon • Apr. 14, 2026

"Given we currently haven't got an operational Royal Navy, I think that link with America is very strong," he said, adding: "We'll never agree with everything the Americans say or do, but the relationship matters."

From BBC • Apr. 10, 2026

The government said the investment would build on the success of Devonport-based Babcock, which carries out engineering, maintenance and refit surfaces for Royal Navy submarines and warships.

From BBC • Apr. 8, 2026

It was escorted by a Russian navy ship across the English Channel, but the two vessels split when the tanker entered the Atlantic, according to the British Royal Navy.

From Barron's • Mar. 29, 2026

Evading arrest, he eventually escaped to England, where he enlisted in the Royal Navy to fight against Germany.

From "Spies: The Secret Showdown Between America and Russia" by Marc Favreau

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