Author Archives: David Arkwright

An Iranian sailor who was killed when the warship Dena was struck by the US near Sri Lanka had called his father shortly beforehand, saying American forces had issued two warnings for the crew to abandon the vessel, a source close to the family told Iran International. The Iranian navy warship’s commander refused to allow the crew to abandon Dena despite the imminent threat, the source added. The sailor’s father said some crew members argued with the commander, and the 32 crew members who survived were mainly sailors who managed to escape on lifeboats, according to the source. A US submarine torpedoed Dena in the Indian Ocean on Wednesday, about 19 nautical miles from the southern Sri Lankan port of Galle, killing dozens of sailors and significantly expanding Washington’s campaign against Iran’s naval forces. The sinking of the Dena — described by US War Secretary Pete Hegseth as a “quiet death” — marked the first time since World War II that the United States had torpedoed an enemy warship.

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HMS Dragon’s Cyprus deployment has been delayed The union says repairs are held up because the naval base only operates 9–5. Did you expect this to be the main reason?

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Ireland to deepen partnerships with UK and France under new maritime security plan. (LÉ Samuel Beckett (P61),

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American forces obliterate Iranian Navy. U.S. Central Command has said that Iranian naval vessels operating in the Gulf of Oman have been eliminated over the past three days, posting imagery showing weapons striking Iranian ships.

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Some of the U.S. warships are now armed with laser weapons, turning science fiction into frontline reality. Ships like the USS Portland have successfully tested high-energy laser systems capable of shooting down drones at the speed of light, while destroyers such as the USS Preble are pushing the boundaries of directed-energy warfare even further. Silent, precise, and virtually limitless as long as power flows, these laser systems redefine naval defence: engaging threats in seconds without the need for traditional missiles. It’s a glimpse into the future of sea combat, where beams of Concentrated light stand guard over the fleet.

US Dept of War has released a Periscope video from a US submarine showing the torpedoing of Iranian frigate IRIS Dena in international waters off Sri Lanka.

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The final departure of the Royal Fleet Auxiliary ship RFA Argus (A135) from Portsmouth, destined to be scrapped in 2026 after 44 years of service, she served in the 1982 Falklands War as a primary casualty receiving ship.

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Breaking: London announces (belatedly) that HMS Duncan left Portsmouth at 10:00 am this morning for the Eastern Mediterranean. At last! Sailing time to Suez: 6 days at 20 knots.

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