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BAE Systems begins construction of 3rd Type 26 frigate
In a steel-cut ceremony at BAE Systems’ shipyard in Glasgow, His Royal Highness, Prince William, Duke of Cambridge, set the plasma cutting machine to work on the first plate of steel for the third Type 26 frigate, HMS BELFAST,...
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China and Vietnam navies conduct joint patrol in Beibu Gulf
Chinese PLA Southern Theater Command and the Vietnam People's Navy wrapped up the 30th joint patrol in the Beibu Gulf on June 25, China Military reported.China and Vietnam each deployed two naval vessels to participate in this joint patrol....
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Russia’s Project 20380 corvette Rezkiy rolls out from slipway
Russia's Project 20380 corvette Rezkiy was rolled out from the slipway with a ceremony held on the foundation of Amur Shipyard’s 85th anniversary, TASS Agency reported."Today, an official ceremony was held at the Amur Shipyard in the city of...
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Iran to Open Maritime Security Coordination Center in Chabahar
Iran’s Navy commander unveiled plans for the inauguration of a center in the country’s southeastern port city of Chabahar for international cooperation on maritime security, Iran's Tasnim News Agency reported.Commander of the Iranian Navy Rear Admiral Hossein Khanzadi on...
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Australia hands over Guardian-class patrol boat to Kiribati
Australia has delivered a new Guardian-class patrol boat to Kiribati in accordance with Pacific Maritime Security Program, the Australian Ministry of Defence announced.RKS Teanoai II is the 11th vessel to be delivered across the Pacific under the program.Alongside Honorary...
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Secret UK defence documents found at bus stop
Classified documents from Britain's defence ministry containing details about a British warship and Russia's potential reaction to its passage through the Black Sea have been found at a bus stop in southern England, the BBC reported on Sunday (June...
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Royal Canadian Navy commissions Arctic and Offshore Patrol Ship “Harry DeWolf”
The Royal Canadian Navy (RCN) has officially commissioned the first Arctic and Offshore Patrol Ship, HMCS Harry DeWolf, with a ceremony held in NJ Jetty at CFB Halifax on 27 June.According to a press release issued by the Canadian...
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Ronald Reagan Carrier Strike Group joins 5th Fleet
The CSG’s arrival marks the first time Ronald Reagan has entered the U.S. 5th Fleet area of operations (AOO) since 2012.The aircraft carrier USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76), flagship of the Ronald Reagan carrier strike group (CSG), along with...
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Russia’s Belgorod special-purpose nuclear-powered submarine begins first sea trials
Russia’s Belgorod special-purpose nuclear-powered submarine of Project 09852 began the manufacturer’s sea trials in the White Sea, the Russian TASS agency reported."On June 25, the Belgorod nuclear sub took to the White Sea for the first time, for the...
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Italy assumes command of Standing NATO Maritime Group 2
On 22 June 2021, Spain handed over the Command of Standing NATO Maritime Group Two (SNMG2) to Italy in a ceremony held in Cartagena, Spain on board ESPS Méndez Núñez, the outgoing flagship.During the Spanish Command, SNMG2 has deployed...
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NATO Ships Participate in ITA MINEX 22, Mare Aperto
Standing NATO Mine Countermeasures Group Two (SNMCMG2) participated in Exercise Mare Aperto-Italian Mine Warfare Exercise 22 (ITA MINEX-22) in...