China’s J-20 stealth fighters can fly at an altitude of more than 20,000 metres – an important factor in the Himalayas. Photo: Reuters China and India have reportedly sent their most advanced fighter jets to airbases near their disputed border region in the Himalayas, where a stand-off continues. According to a Forbes report on Monday thatContinue reading “China-India border dispute: advanced fighter jets sent to nearby airbases – Two J-20s seen at Hotan airbase in China’s Xinjiang region, while India has deployed five new Rafales to Ladakh, according to media reports As tensions remain high, the two neighbours are seeking to gain the advantage on the roof of the world”
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British Army Armoured Vehicles To Trial New Hybrid Technology
ARMY The Ministry of Defence said the technology could provide military advantages such as “improved silent mobility”. 20th August 2020 at 11:10am The British Army will test new hybrid technology for the first time on two types of its armoured vehicles, the Ministry of Defence (MOD) has announced. The trials are part of a £3 millionContinue reading “British Army Armoured Vehicles To Trial New Hybrid Technology”
Royal Navy’s Newest Warship Declared Ready For Frontline Duties
NAVY HMS Tamar is ready for operations in “record time”, having only been commissioned into the fleet in June. 20th August 2020 at 2:25pm The Royal Navy’s newest warship has been declared ready for frontline duties. HMS Tamar, a Batch 2 River-class Offshore Patrol Vessel, only welcomed sailors on board five months ago and isContinue reading “Royal Navy’s Newest Warship Declared Ready For Frontline Duties”
HMNZS Canterbury (F421) was one of two broad beam Leander-class frigates operated by the Royal New Zealand Navy (RNZN) from 1971 to 2005. She was built in Scotland and launched in 1970. Commissioned in 1971, Canterbury saw operational service in much of Australasia and other regions like the Persian Gulf.
HMNZS Canterbury (F421) was one of two broad beam Leander-class frigates operated by the Royal New Zealand Navy (RNZN) from 1971 to 2005. She was built in Scotland and launched in 1970. Commissioned in 1971, Canterbury saw operational service in much of Australasia and other regions like the Persian Gulf. She undertook operations suchContinue reading “HMNZS Canterbury (F421) was one of two broad beam Leander-class frigates operated by the Royal New Zealand Navy (RNZN) from 1971 to 2005. She was built in Scotland and launched in 1970. Commissioned in 1971, Canterbury saw operational service in much of Australasia and other regions like the Persian Gulf.”
USS Robert A. Owens (DD/DDK/DDE-827) was a Gearing-class destroyer of the United States Navy, named for USMC Sergeant Robert A. Owens (1920–1943), who was awarded both the Navy Cross and Medal of Honor posthumously for his heroic actions in the Battle of Empress Augusta Bay.
USS Robert A Owens 1957 USS Robert A. Owens (DD/DDK/DDE-827) was a Gearing-class destroyer of the United States Navy, named for USMC Sergeant Robert A. Owens (1920–1943), who was awarded both the Navy Cross and Medal of Honor posthumously for his heroic actions in the Battle of Empress Augusta Bay. Robert A. Owens was laidContinue reading “USS Robert A. Owens (DD/DDK/DDE-827) was a Gearing-class destroyer of the United States Navy, named for USMC Sergeant Robert A. Owens (1920–1943), who was awarded both the Navy Cross and Medal of Honor posthumously for his heroic actions in the Battle of Empress Augusta Bay.”
