British Army to receive 500 trucks to support operational activity 3rd February 2024 at 1:27pm

A Rheinmetall MAN HX2 tactical truck in action carrying a Tyro General Support Bridge (Picture: MOD). Following a ‘rapid procurement process’ the British Army will be receiving 500 support trucks to support operational activity. “Collaboration between Defence Equipment & Support, Army Headquarters and the Field Army has helped push the boundaries of Defence procurement, acquiring all theContinue reading “British Army to receive 500 trucks to support operational activity 3rd February 2024 at 1:27pm”

Royal Navy’s smallest ships take on huge challenge as they brave weeks of rough seas 5th February 2024 at 3:30pm

Archer-class patrol ship, HMS Exploit, departs from Portsmouth ahead of sailing to take part in major Nato exercise off Norway (Picture: Ben Mitchell / PA Wire). Four of the Royal Navy’s smallest ships are preparing to brave three weeks of rough seas as they head far north into the Arctic for Exercise Steadfast Defender, Nato’s largestContinue reading “Royal Navy’s smallest ships take on huge challenge as they brave weeks of rough seas 5th February 2024 at 3:30pm”

Guns N’ Missiles: The weapons a Type 45 destroyer has in her arsenal to fight off attacks 5th February 2024 at 2:00pm

Play Video Watch: What weapons systems can a Type 45 destroyer use to take down land, sea or aerial threats? On board one of the Royal Navy’s Type 45 destroyers, it is the role of the Principal Warfare Officer to make key strategic decisions and take the ship into action. The Daring class warships, like HMS DiamondContinue reading “Guns N’ Missiles: The weapons a Type 45 destroyer has in her arsenal to fight off attacks 5th February 2024 at 2:00pm”

The three flags of Waitangi – Ripu Bhatia

A flagstaff was erected to mark the spot where Te Tiriti o Waitangi was signed, in 1840. And every year three flags are raised to mark the occasion. In this explainer, first published February 1, 2023, Pou Tiaki explores the history of each flag and how they came to be at the grounds. Why is the WaitangiContinue reading “The three flags of Waitangi – Ripu Bhatia”

India sends submarine to Sri Lanka ahead of Chinese spy ship’s visit to the Maldives

The Indian Navy sent the submarine INS Karanj to one of Sri Lanka’s main ports, conveying a message to Beijing and Malé, even as the Chinese People’s Liberation Army Navy’s spy ship Xiang Yang Hong 3 continued sailing towards the Maldives. Read more at: https://www.deccanherald.com/india/india-sends-submarine-to-sri-lanka-ahead-of-chinese-spy-ships-visit-to-the-maldives-2879456 from Blogger https://ift.tt/v2uoSHt via IFTTT