Australia’s Hobart-class destroyers are to receive upgrades at the Osborne Naval Shipyard. (Gordon Arthur/Staff) CHRISTCHURCH, New Zealand — The Royal Australian Navy will have its largest fleet since the end of World War II if it implements recommendations from a new independent review of its surface combat ships. The government’s “Enhanced Lethality Surface Combatant Fleet”Continue reading “Australia to more than double naval surface fleet, grow defense budget”
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PHOTOS: Damen unveils design of new multi-purpose support ship – February 27, 2024, by Fatima Bahtić Damen Shipyards Group has unveiled a new ship design based on modern defence and security requirements, the Multi-Purpose Support Ship (MPSS).
Damen The MPSS 7000 is 107 x 20 metres. It is foreseen that it will be operated by a crew of 48 personnel, with additional facilities for up to 100 special personnel and extra, temporary, accommodation for 42 persons, for example in the event of a disaster relief operation. The MPSS 9000 is 130x 20Continue reading “PHOTOS: Damen unveils design of new multi-purpose support ship – February 27, 2024, by Fatima Bahtić Damen Shipyards Group has unveiled a new ship design based on modern defence and security requirements, the Multi-Purpose Support Ship (MPSS).”
German Navy frigate ‘Hessen’ arrives in Red Sea, joins EUNAVFOR Aspides
German Navy frigate “Hessen” at berth in Souda, Crete, before her departure for the Red Sea. Image Bundeswehr. German Navy Frigate ‘Hessen’ Arrives In Red Sea, Joins EUNAVFOR Aspides German AAW frigate will commence operations protecting shipping in the Red Sea against Houthi attacks, among new reports and speculations over the type’s missile capability atContinue reading “German Navy frigate ‘Hessen’ arrives in Red Sea, joins EUNAVFOR Aspides”
Lockheed 10A Electra Flies in New Zealand
AFTER MORE THAN TWO DECADES OF RESTORATION AN EXAMPLE OF THE RARE LOCKHEED TWIN TAKES TO THE KIWI SKIES February 2, 2024 Zac Yates Vintage Aviation 0 The culmination of nearly 27 years work as Electra ZK-AFD reaches takeoff speed for the first post-restoration flight. [Photo by Ruth Christie] Aviation Museum in Kathmandu Pause Unmute Loaded: 41.68% Remaining Time –3:34Continue reading “Lockheed 10A Electra Flies in New Zealand”
Ex-RNZAF de Havilland Mosquito NZ2308 First Engine Runs in New Zealand
EX-RNZAF DE HAVILLAND DH98 MOSQUITO NZ2308 RUNS HER ENGINES FOR THE FIRST TIME IN DECADES February 23, 2024 Vintage Aviation News Warbird Restorations 3 DH Mosquito T.43 NZ2308/ZK-PWL about to start its two Rolls-Royce Merlins for the first time in nearly 70 years. [Screenshot from Avspecs Ltd video on Facebook] Clone Wars? De Havilland Mosquito a… Pause UnmuteContinue reading “Ex-RNZAF de Havilland Mosquito NZ2308 First Engine Runs in New Zealand”
