29th May 2025 at 12:07pm HMS Dragon, HMS Hurworth and HMS Ledbury have been involved in a five-day operation to track Russian naval activity near British waters. Royal Navy warships and helicopters have once again been called on to monitor Russian activity around the UK – the second such operation this month. Portsmouth-based HMS Dragon shadowed theContinue reading “Royal Navy shadows Russian warships near UK in second mission this month”
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Minefields no challenge for the Challenger 2 – thanks to the British Army’s Trojan
29th May 2025 at 10:59am Main battle tanks like the Challenger 2 rely on a combination of firepower, mobility and protection – all of which a potential enemy is well aware. To slow down or halt the advance, the enemy can create anti-tank ditches and lay minefields – and even if the tanks avoid the mines they can endContinue reading “Minefields no challenge for the Challenger 2 – thanks to the British Army’s Trojan”
Carrier Strike Group 25 passes through the Suez Canal, the Royal Navy reveals
Jonathan Moynihan – 29th May 2025 at 11:27am Carrier Strike Group 25 has sailed through the Suez Canal as it continues its onward journey to Australia, the Royal Navy has confirmed. Defence Secretary John Healey revealed that they had “gameplanned situations” in case the carrier strike group had to deal with an attack from the Iranian-backed Houthis,Continue reading “Carrier Strike Group 25 passes through the Suez Canal, the Royal Navy reveals”
USS Harry S. Truman Transits Strait of Gibraltar, Sailing West
Mallory Shelbourne – May 23, 2025 1:44 PM Aircraft carrier USS Harry S. Truman (CVN-75) sailed through the Strait of Gibraltar early this morning as it headed home following an eight-month deployment.Truman is westbound in the Atlantic Ocean, a Navy official confirmed to USNI News Friday. The carrier transited the strait at around 1:45 a.m. local time, accordingContinue reading “USS Harry S. Truman Transits Strait of Gibraltar, Sailing West”
HMNZS/HMAS Stawell (M348)
HMNZS StawellRANThe majority of Stawell’s career was spent in three areas. Initially, she served as a convoy escort along the east coast of Australia.[1] Following this, Stawell participated in a variety of escort, minesweeping, and combat roles throughout New Guinea waters.[1] In the final third of her career, the ship spent time in Hong KongContinue reading “HMNZS/HMAS Stawell (M348)”
