The US has changed its force posture in the Middle East due to the threat of Iran attacking Israel. USS Dwight D. Eisenhower Carrier Strike Group moved to the Northern Red Sea.

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On this day in 1977, sailors from HMS Danae invited the escaped great train robber, Ronnie Biggs, on board for a beer while alongside in Rio de Janeiro. At the time it caused political and Royal Navy embarrassment, but is a great example of the mischievous character of Jack.

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USS Kearsarge (LHD 3) Wasp-class amphibious assault ship in Norfolk, Virginia at the BAE Systems Shipyard – April 10, 2024

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Type 26 frigate construction and shipyard investment – progress update.

https://www.navylookout.com/type-26-frigate-construction-and-shipyard-investment-progress-update/ 

 

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French Frigate FS Premier Maître L’Her arrives in Leith for her final overseas port visit after 44 years of service with the MarineNationale to celebrate EntenteCordial120.

https://twitter.com/i/status/1778767345617354847 

 

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HMS Lancaster has intercepted two boats within 24 hours carrying a total of £33 million worth of heroin, hashish and crystal meth. Drugs were seized by the ship’s boarding teams while operating in the Gulf of Oman.

 

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Powerful laser to be installed on Royal Navy warships by 2027.

https://twitter.com/i/status/1778784844614406289

https://www.royalnavy.mod.uk/news-and-latest-activity/news/2024/april/12/240412-powerful-laser-to-be-installed-on-royal-navy-warship-by-2027

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The 11th of April was National Submarine Day, marking the day in 1900 when the US Navy purchased the first modern submarine, USS Holland (SS-1). USS Holland was named in honour of her designer and builder, John Philip Holland.

 

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