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Vice Admiral Andrew Burns

@vadmandrewburns

Vice Admiral Andrew Burns CB OBE and Fleet Commander of the Royal Navy.

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A privilege to be amongst our #DDay80 veterans at Pegasus Bridge this morning to remember their courage & sacrifice; their memories vivid, their stories moving. An opportunity to thank HMS Dasher HMS Trumpeter & HMS Cattistock for their support Royal Navy

A privilege to be amongst our #DDay80 veterans at Pegasus Bridge this morning to remember their courage &amp; sacrifice; their memories vivid, their stories moving. An opportunity to thank <a href="/HmsDasher/">HMS Dasher</a> <a href="/HMSTrumpeter/">HMS Trumpeter</a> &amp; <a href="/HMSCattistock/">HMS Cattistock</a> for their support <a href="/RoyalNavy/">Royal Navy</a>
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A superb series of commemorative events in Normandy to remember those who gave their tomorrow for our today. We have reflected on their bravery & it has been an honour to spend time with veterans & their families Commonwealth War Graves Royal British Legion Poppyscotland Royal Navy

A superb series of commemorative events in Normandy to remember those who gave their tomorrow for our today. We have reflected on their bravery &amp; it has been an honour to spend time with veterans &amp; their families <a href="/CWGC/">Commonwealth War Graves</a> <a href="/PoppyLegion/">Royal British Legion</a> <a href="/poppyscotland/">Poppyscotland</a> <a href="/RoyalNavy/">Royal Navy</a>
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I'm always humbled by the achievements of our people. Last week, I had the pleasure of awarding commendations to exemplary individuals and teams for outstanding accomplishments and operational #excellence.

I'm always humbled by the achievements of our people. 

Last week, I had the pleasure of awarding commendations to exemplary individuals and teams for outstanding accomplishments and operational #excellence.
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Welcome home HMS Diamond from a hugely successful deployment protecting merchant shipping in the Red Sea. I was delighted to personally thank the superb Ship’s Company & some of their families, as well as recognising some outstanding individuals Royal Navy

Welcome home <a href="/hmsdiamond/">HMS Diamond</a> from a hugely successful deployment protecting merchant shipping in the Red Sea. I was delighted to personally thank the superb Ship’s Company &amp; some of their families, as well as recognising some outstanding individuals <a href="/RoyalNavy/">Royal Navy</a>
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Thank you to McLaren Automotive for signing the Armed Forces Covenant & showing your support for our Armed Forces, Veterans & their families. Our people share a competitive instinct, technical excellence & the need to innovate Piers Thynne CSW Armed Forces Covenant Partnership

Thank you to <a href="/McLarenAuto/">McLaren Automotive</a> for signing the Armed Forces Covenant &amp; showing your support for our Armed Forces, Veterans &amp; their families. Our people share a competitive instinct, technical excellence &amp; the need to innovate <a href="/piersthynne/">Piers Thynne</a> <a href="/CSW_ArmedForces/">CSW Armed Forces Covenant Partnership</a>
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Royal Navy Gibraltar Squadron hosted the Fleet Commander, Vice Admiral Andrew Burns as part of his recent visit to #Gibraltar. He was briefed by the Command on the recent operations and embarked in HMS CUTLASS for a sovereignty patrol of British Gibraltar Territorial Waters. Royal Navy MOD Gibraltar

<a href="/RNGibSqn/">Royal Navy Gibraltar Squadron</a> hosted the Fleet Commander, <a href="/VAdmAndrewBurns/">Vice Admiral Andrew Burns</a> as part of his recent visit to #Gibraltar. He was briefed by the Command on the recent operations and embarked in HMS CUTLASS for a sovereignty patrol of British Gibraltar Territorial Waters. <a href="/RoyalNavy/">Royal Navy</a> <a href="/MODGibraltar/">MOD Gibraltar</a>
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Yesterday we launched the #SeaPowerLaboratory at Trinity House 🌊 We were joined by Vice Admiral Andrew Burns, Luke Pollard MP, Kevin Rowlands, and Paul Livingston to celebrate the new programme to develop a new generation #maritime thinking for a more competitive age ⚓️ Royal Navy

Yesterday we launched the  #SeaPowerLaboratory at <a href="/trinityhouse_uk/">Trinity House</a> 🌊

We were joined by <a href="/VAdmAndrewBurns/">Vice Admiral Andrew Burns</a>, <a href="/LukePollard/">Luke Pollard MP</a>, <a href="/c21st_sailor/">Kevin Rowlands</a>, and <a href="/rutlandpaull/">Paul Livingston</a> to celebrate the new programme to develop a new generation #maritime thinking for a more competitive age ⚓️
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Remembering the fallen at a local ceremony today, one repeated across the country, an opportunity to reflect on the sacrifices made to preserve our freedoms Royal British Legion Royal Navy Poppyscotland #RemembranceSunday #LestWeForget

Remembering the fallen at a local ceremony today, one repeated across the country, an opportunity to reflect on the sacrifices made to preserve our freedoms <a href="/PoppyLegion/">Royal British Legion</a> <a href="/RoyalNavy/">Royal Navy</a> <a href="/poppyscotland/">Poppyscotland</a> #RemembranceSunday #LestWeForget
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The presence of HMS Queen Elizabeth in Hamburg was a strong statement of commitment to the UK-Germany defence relationship, vital for NATO & European security Royal Navy Bundeswehr Deutsche Marine & a great opportunity for me to meet the superb ship’s company.

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Delighted to deliver the keynote speech at the UK-Norway Defence & Security Conference FSi_no ADS Group Norway is an important strategic partner of the UK, in NATO & of the The Joint Expeditionary Force (JEF). Our defence relationship has never been stronger Sjøforsvaret 🇳🇴🇬🇧

Delighted to deliver the keynote speech at the UK-Norway Defence &amp; Security Conference <a href="/fsi_no/">FSi_no</a> <a href="/ADSgroupUK/">ADS Group</a> Norway is an important strategic partner of the UK, in <a href="/NATO/">NATO</a> &amp; of the <a href="/JEFnations/">The Joint Expeditionary Force (JEF)</a>. Our defence relationship has never been stronger <a href="/Sjoforsvaret/">Sjøforsvaret</a> 🇳🇴🇬🇧
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HMS ST ALBANS completes her final day of OST with the Fleet Commander providing a watchful eye as the Inspecting Officer. A significant achievement in the ship’s generation, as the culmination of #WorldClass training went on display – showcasing their ability to fight and win.⚓️

HMS ST ALBANS completes her final day of OST with the Fleet Commander providing a watchful eye as the Inspecting Officer. A significant achievement in the ship’s generation, as the culmination of #WorldClass training went on display – showcasing their ability to fight and win.⚓️
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The critical role of the Royal Fleet Auxiliary has been recognised with the introduction of a new uniform insignia that acknowledges the responsibility and prestige of command. The inaugural Command pins were presented during a visit to RFA Proteus in Portsmouth.

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Enjoyed seeing the Royal Navy team in the North East, plus staff & students Durham University especially during my lecture on maritime security SGIA Durham Much common ground in academic research & innovation including with tech companies NETPark Durham University Alumni

Enjoyed seeing the <a href="/RoyalNavy/">Royal Navy</a> team in the North East, plus staff &amp; students <a href="/durham_uni/">Durham University</a> especially during my lecture on maritime security <a href="/Durham_SGIA/">SGIA Durham</a> Much common ground in academic research &amp; innovation including with tech companies <a href="/NETParkUK/">NETPark</a> <a href="/durhamalumni/">Durham University Alumni</a>
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A fantastic visit to Liverpool; great to engage with the teams at HMS Eaglet RFA Fort Victoria RFA Tidespring & to see the impressive work Cammell Laird Honoured to receive personal items of Adm Sir Max Horton on behalf of the Western Approaches Museum.

A fantastic visit to Liverpool; great to engage with the teams at <a href="/HMSEagletRNR/">HMS Eaglet</a> <a href="/RFAFortVictoria/">RFA Fort Victoria</a> <a href="/RFATidespring/">RFA Tidespring</a> &amp; to see the impressive work <a href="/CammellLaird/">Cammell Laird</a> Honoured to receive personal items of Adm Sir Max Horton on behalf of the Western Approaches Museum.
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Anglo-Saxon order 🇬🇧 meets Gallic flair 🇫🇷 With a 22-15 win 👏👏 BRNC took the inaugural #TrafalgarCup 🏆 🏉 Ready for the re-match next year…💪 #BRNC120 #LeadWithCourage École navale Vice Admiral Andrew Burns Royal Navy Rugby Andrew Bray

Anglo-Saxon order 🇬🇧
meets Gallic flair 🇫🇷

With a 22-15 win 👏👏

BRNC took the inaugural 
 #TrafalgarCup 🏆 🏉

Ready for the re-match next year…💪

#BRNC120
#LeadWithCourage 

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Delighted to support the launch of Helsing’s maritime partnership with QinetiQ Group, Blue Ocean Systems & Ocean Infinity. AI & autonomy are central to Royal Navy modernisation against increasing undersea threats, including to Critical Undersea Infrastructure.

Delighted to support the launch of Helsing’s maritime partnership with <a href="/QinetiQ/">QinetiQ Group</a>, Blue Ocean Systems &amp; <a href="/Ocean__Infinity/">Ocean Infinity</a>. AI &amp; autonomy are central to <a href="/RoyalNavy/">Royal Navy</a> modernisation against increasing undersea threats, including to Critical Undersea Infrastructure.