The Navy has disclosed that the Arleigh Burke class destroyer USS Preble successfully test-fired its High-Energy Laser with Integrated Optical Dazzler and Surveillance (HELIOS) system to take out an aerial target drone.

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HMS Richmond has received a key combat data upgrade ahead of supporting HMS PWLS on her CSG25 deployment. She’s the first T23 to receive the latest Link 16 system, which allows her to share vital data with other ships.

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HMS Excellent, Whale Island in the 1970’s. Bottom right at her mooring is the Royal Yacht Britannia where she was always located when not in use. The grey ship to the left is HMS Rame Head. She was a training ship later followed by HMS Bristol Just above the playing field are the barrack blocks.

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APCL Falmouth says that RFA Argus overhaul completed recently included significant upgrades and alterations to the aircraft lifts and overhaul/replacement of several onboard systems. Now designated as a Littoral Strike Ship (PCRS afloat medical capability also retained), Argus will return to Falmouth to begin a major LIFEX refit later this year following participation in CSG25 deployment. It is intended she will serve beyond 2030, when she will be approx 50 years old.

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