14th April 2025 at 12:57pm The crew of Royal Fleet Auxiliary tanker RFA Tidespring are getting ready to deploy alongside HMS Prince of Wales on the Carrier Strike Group 25 (CSG 25) deployment. It is the Royal Navy’s biggest deployment for four years, and the Tide-class vessel, one of four large oilers built specifically forContinue reading “RFA Tidespring crew gearing up for Carrier Strike Group 25 deployment”
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HMS Somerset home after busy time tracking Russian warships and doing Nato drills
11th April 2025 at 4:20pm Royal Navy warship HMS Somerset has returned to Plymouth after more than 100 days at sea, including six missions tracking Russian naval vessels in UK waters. The Type 23 frigate was recalled from Christmas leave to monitor a Russian task group moving through the North Sea, cutting short the festiveContinue reading “HMS Somerset home after busy time tracking Russian warships and doing Nato drills”
Sitrep: UK carrier strike group shows ‘credible force’ without US ships, says retired commodore
11th April 2025 at 1:56pm A retired Royal Navy Commodore says the UK’s latest carrier strike group (CSG) deployment is a clear demonstration of a credible force – even without US warships in support. Commodore Steve Prest, who served as Commander Weapon Engineer on HMS Queen Elizabeth, told the Sitrep podcast that the group’s ability to strike,Continue reading “Sitrep: UK carrier strike group shows ‘credible force’ without US ships, says retired commodore”
New Zealand navy receives a boost under 2025 Defence Capability Plan
By Gordon Arthur, Published on 11/04/2025 Share The New Zealand government published its Defence Capability Plan (DCP) on 7 April, a document that had been delayed for many months. The DCP is essentially a blueprint listing investment in the military for the next 15 years, aligning with national strategy. The plan includes much-needed boosts to naval capabilities.Continue reading “New Zealand navy receives a boost under 2025 Defence Capability Plan”
Anzac wolf pack hunts subs off WA
In the skies, the fleet was supported by Royal Australian Navy MH-60R helicopters, as well as RAAF and Royal New Zealand Air Force P-8A Poseidon sub hunters, generating a significant force tailored for sea control and deterrence missions. Four of Australia’s seven Anzac-class frigates sailed in formation off the Western Australian coast for ASWEX 25Continue reading “Anzac wolf pack hunts subs off WA”
