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GM Defense from US delivers first Infantry Squad Vehicle ISV to US Army

World Defence Newsby Army Recognition / 2h //keep unread//hide According to information published on October 27, 2020, American Company GM Defense LLC, a subsidiary of General Motors, is celebrating the first delivery of the Infantry Squad Vehicle (ISV) – a light and agile all-terrain troop carrier intended to transport a nine-Soldier infantry squad and their equipment –Continue reading “GM Defense from US delivers first Infantry Squad Vehicle ISV to US Army”

Royal Navy’s Caribbean Task Group Practises Volcano Rescue Mission The task group is in the region to support British Overseas Territories during hurricane season and carry out counter-narcotics operations.

 27th October 2020 at 3:02pm The Royal Navy’s Caribbean task force has practised a volcano rescue mission in the region. RFA Argus’ dedicated Humanitarian Aid and Disaster Relief team of soldiers and Royal Marines played out how they might help the island of Montserrat should the Soufrière Hills volcano erupt. During the exercise, the Crisis Response Troop landedContinue reading “Royal Navy’s Caribbean Task Group Practises Volcano Rescue Mission The task group is in the region to support British Overseas Territories during hurricane season and carry out counter-narcotics operations.”

HMS Sutherland To Undergo Major Revamp The Type 23 frigate is not expected to re-emerge from the upgrade until 2023.

 26th October 2020 at 5:00pm The Royal Navy’s HMS Sutherland has returned to her home port ahead of a major revamp. The Type 23 frigate sailed into Plymouth on Friday after five years of near-constant duties and patrols in the UK and abroad. Her 200-strong crew have now begun preparing the ship for the refit which will beContinue reading “HMS Sutherland To Undergo Major Revamp The Type 23 frigate is not expected to re-emerge from the upgrade until 2023.”

REMEMBRANCE Royal Navy Sailor Turns Shell Casings Into Remembrance Poppies The poppies cannot be sold to the general public because of the nature of the materials from which they are made.

27th October 2020 at 10:05am A sailor from HMS Sutherland has turned shell casings into poppies to raise money for the Royal British Legion (RBL). Petty Officer Andy Kirkaldy has raised more than £950 for the RBL – beating his target of £750. The 35-year-old has used his spare time over the past three months onContinue reading “REMEMBRANCE Royal Navy Sailor Turns Shell Casings Into Remembrance Poppies The poppies cannot be sold to the general public because of the nature of the materials from which they are made.”