Author Archives: David Arkwright

HMS IronDuke arrived in Falmouth today (Joining RFA Cardigan Bay, RFA Argus, HMS Scott & HMS Severn). She will carry out onboard trials during her stay and take part in local engagement events, including hosting the Lord Lieutenant of Cornwall and Civic Dignitaries from the Town and Cornwall Council.

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Finnish defence minister says NATO/JEF nations to send up to 10 warships to patrol the Baltic Sea until April, following undersea infrastructure sabotage. It is likely to include COM_SNMG1 ships, but specific deployment details are still unclear. HNLMS Tromp is now SNMG1 flagship.

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USS Bulkeley (DDG 84). The Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer, USS Bulkeley (DDG 84) has returned to its homeport in Rota, Spain, following a five-and-a-half-month deployment in the U.S. 6th Fleet area of operations. The ship’s return marks the end of its third patrol since joining the forward-deployed Naval Forces Europe (FDNF-E) in August 2022. During this extended patrol, the Bulkeley played a key role in ensuring security and stability across European and African waters, working alongside NATO allies and partner nations.

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HMSwS Belos working with Finnish police have retrieved the missing anchor from tanker MV Eagle S suspected of intentionally damaging subsea power and communications cables in the Gulf of Finland.

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RFA staff secure improved pay deal, ending strikes. The Royal Fleet Auxiliary (RFA) staff, represented by the RMT union, have overwhelmingly voted to accept an improved pay offer from the Ministry of Defence (MOD), bringing an end to a prolonged dispute. The agreement follows several rounds of industrial action and marks a significant win for the workers on pay and conditions.

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Republic of China Navy Chi Yang-class frigate ROCS Fen Yang (FFG-934) (ex-USS Kirk (DE-1087/FF-1078) Knox-class destroyer escort/frigate) in Kaohsiung, Taiwan – January 1, 2025.

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