Author Archives: David Arkwright

Today 30 years ago in 1994, HMS Richmond leaves Swan Hunter Shipyard in Wallsend on the River Tyne, the last warship to be built there. HMS Richmond still serves the Royal Navy today.

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The Halifax-class frigate HMCS Vancouver takes part in naval maneuvers related to the Keen Sword military exercises alongside Japanese, Australian and U.S. warships last month.

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Service Life Extensions for Three Cruisers. The Department of the Navy plans to operate three Ticonderoga-class (CG 47) cruisers beyond their expected service life: USS Gettysburg (CG 64), USS Chosin (CG 65), and USS Cape St. George (CG 71). This decision adds 10 years of cumulative ship service life from fiscal year 2026 to 2029.

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Belgian ship, BNS Louise-Marie will join the Standing NATO Maritime Group 1 (SNMG1), a permanent NATO maritime group. It will be responsible for patrols and will participate in two major exercises: Joint Warrior and Freezing Winds.

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