Royal Navy serviceman accused of spying for foreign power

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What happened

A junior Royal Navy serviceman has been charged with spying for a foreign country, thought to be Russia.

Key facts

  • Reported by Sky News and published Thu, 08 Oct 2026 06:51:00 UTC.

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