JMSDF Training Ship “Kashima TV-3508” Making port in Yokosuka (UW2) as the final port of call for the offshore training voyage.

 

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2026-05-26T09:49:14+01:00

HMS Abercrombie (F109), a Royal Navy Roberts-class monitor active during World War II. These ships were specifically designed for shallow-water operations, coastal defence, and shore bombardment rather than direct fleet battles. They featured a single twin turret mounting two 15-inch (381 mm) main guns, recycled from older vessels.

 

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2026-05-26T08:10:26+01:00

Norway has joined the Royal Navies of the UK, Canada and Australia to forge a formidable future Global Combat Ship partnership.

 https://seawaves.com/norway-joins-global-combat-ship-partnership/

 

RFA Fort Victoria is due to begin a refit in September 2026, with a possible return to service in 2027 if crew can be found. The primary driver for this challenging task is to generate suitably qualified and experienced people to crew the Fleet Solid Support Ships when they enter service.

https://www.navylookout.com/rfa-head-of-service-outlines-workforce-recovery-and-plan-to-return-ships-to-sea/ 

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2026-05-23T08:12:57+01:00

USS Chung-Hoon (DDG 93) Arleigh Burke-class Flight IIA/partial DDG MOD 2.0 guided missile destroyer coming into San Diego – May 18, 2026.

 

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2026-05-21T09:12:49+01:00