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

PLA Navy, Air Force extend reach with new milestones in replenishment ships, large cargo planes – By Liu Xuanzun Published: Feb 04, 2024 07:30 PM

The Type 901 comprehensive supply ship Hulunhu conducts maritime replenishment to the Type 055 destroyers Lhasa and Anshan at an undisclosed sea region in 2022. Photo: Courtesy of the PLA Navy The Chinese People’s Liberation Army (PLA) Navy and Air Force are extending their reach with new milestones in replenishment ships and large cargo planes,Continue reading “PLA Navy, Air Force extend reach with new milestones in replenishment ships, large cargo planes – By Liu Xuanzun Published: Feb 04, 2024 07:30 PM”

Nightmare In Hell! Battle For Iwo Jima February 4, 2024

Nightmare In Hell! Battle For Iwo Jima February 4, 2024 Nightmare In Hell! Battle for Iwo Jima Military | Future Arms & Current News / World War 2 The Battle for Iwo Jima, February–March 1945 Diagram of the island’s invasion beaches, identified by the colors Green, Red, Yellow, and Blue. The alternate beaches on the other sideContinue reading “Nightmare In Hell! Battle For Iwo Jima February 4, 2024”

HII wraps up builder’s trials on US Navy’s LPD Richard M. McCool Jr. VESSELS February 2, 2024, by Fatima Bahtić HII’s Ingalls Shipbuilding division has completed builder’s sea trials for the amphibious transport dock ship Richard M. McCool Jr. (LPD 29) built for the US Navy.

  The San Antonio-class ship spent time in the Gulf of Mexico testing all systems in preparation for the remaining events that will occur before delivery of the ship, expected to occur in the spring. “Our shipbuilders have worked hard to get LPD 29 to sea,” Ingalls Shipbuilding Ship Program Manager Davianne Stokes said. “We are absolutely dedicated toContinue reading “HII wraps up builder’s trials on US Navy’s LPD Richard M. McCool Jr. VESSELS February 2, 2024, by Fatima Bahtić HII’s Ingalls Shipbuilding division has completed builder’s sea trials for the amphibious transport dock ship Richard M. McCool Jr. (LPD 29) built for the US Navy.”