Author Archives: David Arkwright

Amphib Boxer is soon to be sidelined again for 18 months of maintenance. Although the Navy says it will be able to fix the amphibious assault ship Boxer’s (LHD-4) rudder issues pier side, the service is now planning for the problem-ridden ship to be docked for at least 18 months starting next spring. The service announced its intentions on the government’s contracting website, SAM.gov, in a May 17 solicitation seeking out contractors capable of conducting a maintenance availability on Boxer beginning in April 2025 and scheduled to end in October 2026.

The Merlin is from 829 Naval Air Squadron based at Royal Naval Air Station Culdrose. 01 Flight embarked in HMS St Albans. This was the first Winch Transfer to an Astute Class Submarine, HMS Ambush.

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Current Google Earth image of Port Hueneme, California showing the prototype Manta Ray uncrewed underwater vehicle (UUV) which recently completed full-scale testing off the coast of California

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Decommissioned USS Dubuque (LPD-8) Austin-class amphibious transport dock being towed out of Bremerton, Washington by USNS Grasp (T-ARS-51) Safeguard-class salvage ship – possible SINKEX target for RIMPAC? – June 22, 2024

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