
Vice Admiral Andrew Burns
@vadmandrewburns
Vice Admiral Andrew Burns CB OBE and Fleet Commander of the Royal Navy.
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https://www.royalnavy.mod.uk/our-people/senior-naval-staff/fleet-commander 19-07-2017 10:34:40
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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 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


Thank you to everyone from the Royal Navy & Royal Marines who supported Armed Forces Day 🇬🇧 in #Plymouth today. Great to see you all & an honour to award the prizes after the wonderful #futurefitjuniorfieldgun competition HMS Raleigh Royal Naval Reserve RNAssociation



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


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


It was a pleasure as #Chair of The Seafarers' Charity to host the post St Paul's Cathedral ANSS reception in our @odgersberndtson offices. Many thanks to Mike Kane MP our new Department for Transport #Maritime Minister & all our guests. Maritime UK UK Chamber of Shipping BMT Royal Navy Vice Admiral Andrew Burns


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


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


Vice Admiral Andrew Burns, Fleet Commander of Royal Navy, discussed the key #maritime challenges and opportunities for 🇬🇧 and emphasised the need for a whole of society approach


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


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.

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 🇳🇴🇬🇧



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.

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


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.


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


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 Plymouth City Council & South West Regional Defence & Security Cluster at the launch of the National Centre for Marine Autonomy. Innovation, partnership & ambition in tune with Royal Navy modernisation & the Strategic Defence Review University of Plymouth
