Author Archives: David Arkwright

Ready to respond to submariners in peril… Critical training between the UK, France and Norway has taken place to test the ability of allies to rescue stricken submarines using the NATO Submarine Rescue System.

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Serco strike averted at last minute – allowing HMS Bulwark to be moved out of the basin at Devonport today and onto 16 Wharf, joining HMS Albion. Bulwark fitted with new Artisan radar but further work needed to complete refit, pending possible sale to Brazil.

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A Mark 48 ADCAP torpedo being offloaded from USS Minnesota (SSN 783) last month at Naval Base Guam. Last year, Minnesota joined US Navy Submarine Squadron 15, becoming the first Virginia-class submarine forward deployed to Guam.

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P2000s of the Coastal Forces, Wildcats of 815 NAS and Norwegian fast patrol craft plus a frigate from the Norwegian Navy are locking horns near Bergen for 3 weeks on Ex Tamber Shield, to prepare for a joint global mission.

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Russian corvette RFS Boikiy entered the English Channel this morning, probably en route to escort another cargo ship returning to Baltic Sea base with military equipment evacuated from Syria (MV Baltic Leader).

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