Vice Admiral Paul Beattie CBE

Today, on #ArmedForcesDay, we recognise all who serve, and the families and veterans who support them.

Our people are our greatest strength. Through world-class training and leadership, we ensure the Royal Navy is ready for the challenges ahead.

Thank you for your service.

Great to welcome my French counterpart & delegation for staff talks yesterday. Working together through the Strategic Interoperability Framework to strengthen interoperability, readiness & collective security, including integration between our maritime operational headquarters

Spending time onboard TS Royalist last week gave me a real appreciation for the challenge, teamwork and pride that define life at sea. A hugely valuable experience and a real credit to everyone onboard.

True strength isn’t always visible, but the UK–US partnership proves it’s there when it matters.

At Sea-Air-Space, we highlighted how deterrence below the waves depends on trust, interoperability and decades of shared commitment - a cornerstone of security beneath the surface.

The future is Hybrid.

At #SeaAirSpace with @NavyLeagueUs - seeing how innovation is shaping the Royal Navy.

Crewed and uncrewed systems working together alongside allies and industry, to keep the Navy mission ready.