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Navy submarine name change is woke nonsense, says Shapps

The Royal Navy has announced it is changing the name of a new submarine from HMS Agincourt to HMS Achilles, in a move branded "woke nonsense" by former Defence Secretary Grant Shapps.

GB News on MSN · 1d

‘Typical Labour WOKE decision’: Watch as Andrew Pierce furiously tears into ‘idiotic’ Navy submarine name change

In a scathing critique, GB News star Andrew Pierce has dismissed the submarine naming controversy as "ridiculous", pointing out a glaring inconsistency in the decision. "HMS Achilles sank the Admiral Grafs Spee in 1939,

Washington Times · 2d

Former British defense secretary calls Royal Navy’s submarine name change ‘woke nonsense’

Grant Shapps, a former Conservative member of the U.K.’s Parliament and defense secretary, called a recent submarine name change by the Royal Navy “woke nonsense” to avoid offending the French.

BBC · 1d

King involved in 'woke' name change of Agincourt submarine

King Charles was involved in a decision to change the name of a new royal submarine from HMS Agincourt to HMS Achilles, a move that was branded "woke nonsense" by former defence secretary Grant Shapps,

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The Royal Navy’s Final Astute-class Submarine Is Being Renamed—And Britons Aren’t Happy

There will be no quotes from William Shakespeare’s play Henry V used as the motto for the Royal Navy’s seventh and final Astute-class nuclear-powered attack submarine. The boat, which is now under ...

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UK navy mistook farting whale for phantom Russians trying to track their nuclear subs: report

The UK’s Royal Navy launched a frantic search for phantom Russians off the coast after picking up two mysterious sounds in ...

UK Defence Journal4d

Royal Navy renames final Astute-class submarine

In a surprising announcement on Sunday evening, the Royal Navy revealed that the seventh and final Astute-class ...

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Royal Navy submarine surfaces close to Russian spy ship in British waters sending it packing

A British submarine surfaced close to a Russian spy ship loitering over critical UK underwater infrastructure to deter any ...

The Northern Echo9d

Royal Navy submarine used to warn off Russian spy ship loitering over cables

A Royal Navy nuclear-powered submarine was used to warn off one of Russian President Vladimir Putin’s spy ships operating around UK waters. The hunter-killer submarine was ordered to surface ...

Royal Navy chief slams Keir Starmer over woke HMS Agincourt renaming

Dr Chris Parry has condemned the decision to scrap the planned patriotic branding of Britain's latest submarine.

Royal Navy Nuclear Submarine Surfaced Next To Russian Spy Ship To Send A Clear Message

The United Kingdom has confirmed that one of its Royal Navy nuclear-powered submarines surfaced close to the Yantar, a ...

Navy chiefs rename HMS Agincourt submarine to appease French

Former ministers condemn ‘woke nonsense’ after decision to remove name recalling one of England’s greatest military victories ...

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Poignant memorial held in honour of 32 people killed in Scots Royal Navy submarine sinking

The Royal Navy staged a poignant weekend of tributes to the 32 people who perished on Gareloch in the K13 disaster in August ...

‘It’s PC gone mad!’ ex Nato commander slams as woke Navy bosses rename submarine HMS Agincourt to avoid upsetting French

AN EX-Nato commander has blasted woke Navy chiefs for renaming a submarine to avoid upsetting the French. HMS Agincourt is ...

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