10th June 2025 at 2:39pm RFA Tidespring has carried out its first replenishment at sea of the week, refuelling New Zealand warship HMNZS Te Kaha in the Gulf of Oman. The operation saw both ships sail side by side while a line and fuel hose were passed across to replenish the frigate’s fuel supplies. HMNZSContinue reading “RFA Tidespring refuels New Zealand frigate during Carrier Strike Group deployment”
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RNZN News – Hard work, good food and karaoke build Indo-Pacific relationships
Royal New Zealand Navy engineer Sub Lieutenant Kamil Rahman says he learns best when he gets stuck in. He’s found that niche serving in a roving Royal Navy patrol vessel. 10 June, 2025 SLT Rahman is an Assistant Marine Engineering Officer aboard HMS Spey, one of two River-class Offshore Patrol Vessels on long-term deployment toContinue reading “RNZN News – Hard work, good food and karaoke build Indo-Pacific relationships”
Destroyer USS Cole Headed to Southern Border, Replacing USS Gravely
Heather Mongilio – June 6, 2025 4:29 PM USS Cole (DDG-67) left Mayport, Fla., on Thursday as the latest Navy ship to participate in the Trump administration’s border mission. Cole will replace USS Gravely (DDG-107), which sailed to the southern border shortly after returning home from its deployment in the Red Sea. Cole is the second ship this week to head to theContinue reading “Destroyer USS Cole Headed to Southern Border, Replacing USS Gravely”
Royal Navy men’s and women’s hockey teams face difficult Royal New Zealand Navy tests on tour down under
Kyle Dixon – 9th June 2025 at 4:19pm The Royal Navy hockey association have been testing their men’s and women’s senior teams on an overseas tour in New Zealand. In a series of matches against the Royal New Zealand Navy teams, the British side have struggled for results in some competitive clashes. The first roundContinue reading “Royal Navy men’s and women’s hockey teams face difficult Royal New Zealand Navy tests on tour down under”
Carrier USS George Washington Back in Japan Ahead of Summer Patrol
Dzirhan Mahadzir – June 6, 2025 11:44 AM – Updated: June 6, 2025 12:06 PM Forward-deployed aircraft carrier USS George Washington (CVN-73) returned to Yokosuka this week after wrapping up sea trials ahead of a summer patrol. Meanwhile, Carrier Air Wing (CVW) 5 wrapped up Field Carrier Landing Practice (FCLP) drills on Iwo To (Iwo Jima) onContinue reading “Carrier USS George Washington Back in Japan Ahead of Summer Patrol”
