Russia’s Second Mistral to Be Complete in October 2014

Another post on John’s Naval, Marine and other Service news . . Russia’s Second Mistral to Be Complete in October 2014 Posted on Jun 26th, 2013 with tags 2014, complete, Defence, Defense, Mistral, Naval, Navy, News by topic, October,Russia’s, Second. Russia’s second Mistral-class, amphibious assault ship will be complete in October 2014, a deputy prime minister in charge of the defense industry said Sunday, adding thatContinue reading “Russia’s Second Mistral to Be Complete in October 2014”

USS Bonhomme Richard Embarks 31st MEU ACE

Another post on John’s Naval, Marine and other Service news . . USS Bonhomme Richard Embarks 31st MEU ACE Posted on Jun 26th, 2013 with tags 31st, ACE, Bonhomme, Defence, Defense, Embarks, MEU, Naval, Navy, News by topic, Richard, USS. The forward-deployed amphibious assault ship USS Bonhomme Richard (LHD 6) embarked elements of the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit’s (MEU) Aviation Combat Element (ACE), June 24. The BonhommeContinue reading “USS Bonhomme Richard Embarks 31st MEU ACE”

Portsmouth prepares to host Armed Forces Day event

Another post on John’s Naval, Marine and other Service news . .Portsmouth prepares to host Armed Forces Day event News Portsmouth prepares to host Armed Forces Day event26 June 2013 A parade of sailors and an open weekend in the naval base mark Portsmouth’s contribution to events nationwide for Armed Forces Day. Some 120 sailorsContinue reading “Portsmouth prepares to host Armed Forces Day event”

Babcock Starts HMS Pembroke’s Upkeep Period

Another post on John’s Naval, Marine and other Service news . . Babcock Starts HMS Pembroke’s Upkeep Period Posted on Jun 26th, 2013 with tags Babcock, Defence, Defense, HMS, Naval, Navy, News by topic, Pembroke’s, Period,starts, Upkeep. Following the recent departure of HMS Penzance from Babcock’s Rosyth dockyard after a successful upkeep period, Babcock has now started work on Sandown class mine hunter HMS Pembroke,Continue reading “Babcock Starts HMS Pembroke’s Upkeep Period”