Commander Andy Grant, Executive Officer HMNZS Te Kaha, gives an insight into the complexities of refuelling while on task in the Arabian Gulf. 13 May, 2025 We have a RAS tomorrow. It’s a frequent topic of conversation aboard HMNZS Te Kaha today. It stands for Replenishment At Sea and we pronounce it as ‘Razz’. It’sContinue reading “HMNZS Te Kaha tops up for the mission ahead”
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The Sichuan—the first Type 076 new-generation amphibious assault ship—was launched in Shanghai in December.
It is the first such ship in any navy to be equipped with an electromagnetic catapult, which in this image is hidden by the long shed.
RNZAF joins in on Australian submarine-hunting exercise
P-8A Poseidon crews from Royal New Zealand Air Force No. 5 Squadron have been hunting submarines off the western coast of Australia in a recent major marine warfare exercise. 12 May, 2025 “We were participating in the Royal Australian Navy’s Anti-Submarine Warfare exercise, acting as the fixed wing asset tasked with finding the enemy submarine,”Continue reading “RNZAF joins in on Australian submarine-hunting exercise”
Indian Navy Sent to North Arabian Sea to Deter Pakistan, Say Officials
Aaron-Matthew Lariosa – May 11, 2025 7:55 PM The Indian Navy massed naval forces in the Northern Arabian Sea and sent a carrier battle group, surface combatants, submarines and naval aviation to keep their Pakistani adversaries in a “defensive position,” officials said this week. . “The Indian Navy remained forward deployed in the Northern ArabianContinue reading “Indian Navy Sent to North Arabian Sea to Deter Pakistan, Say Officials”
US Navy Orders Two Additional Virginia-Class Submarines
BySeaWaves Magazine – May 3, 2025 NAVSEA file photo Naval Sea Systems Command has awarded a two-ship contract modification on the existing Virginia-class submarine Block V contract to General Dynamics Electric Boat (GDEB) for the construction of two FY 2024 Virginia-class submarines. The award signals the Navy’s commitment to maintaining its warfighting advantage in theContinue reading “US Navy Orders Two Additional Virginia-Class Submarines”
