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”
Category Archives: Royal Navy and British Military
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”
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”
Sitrep (with videos): First ship of new class rolled out for Royal Navy amid ongoing challenges
30th May 2025 at 11:44am This week marked a significant milestone for the Royal Navy as the Type 31 HMS Venturer was officially rolled out of the build hall in Rosyth, receiving applause from gathered workers and officials. The Venturer is the first of five new Inspiration-class frigates, playing a vital role in the RoyalContinue reading “Sitrep (with videos): First ship of new class rolled out for Royal Navy amid ongoing challenges”
Royal Navy shadows Russian warships near UK in second mission this month
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”
