USS Vicksburg at Norfolk Naval Station on 11 April 2024, shortly after being towed from BAE Systems Shipyard in Norfolk, Virginia. Note the cruiser is stripped of topside gear, with covers over the SPY-1D Aegis radars and gun barrels removed from both five-inch gun mounts.

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On Feb. 5, at the direction of SOUTHCOM Commander Gen. Francis L. Donovan, Joint Task Force Southern Spear conducted a lethal kinetic strike on a vessel operated by Designated Terrorist Organizations. Intelligence confirmed the vessel was transiting along known narco-trafficking routes in the Eastern Pacific and was engaged in narco-trafficking operations. Two narco-terrorists were killed during this action. No U.S. military forces were harmed.

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“The first Type 31 frigate, HMS Venturer, is scheduled to be ready for operations by the end of the decade”. HMS Venturer is due to be handed over to the RN in 2027. Assume first of class trials and Capability Insertion Period won’t take almost 3 years?

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Arctic Dolphin 26 is underway in Norway! Norwegian and NATO’s Allied forces, including SNMG1, are training together in anti-submarine warfare and certifying submarine commanders in tough Arctic conditions. Submarines, ships, and aircraft from 🇩🇰 🇫🇷 🇩🇪 🇳🇱 🇳🇴 🇵🇱 🇪🇸 🇬🇧 are working side by side to strengthen cooperation and readiness in the High North.

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FGGS Sachsen F-219 Type 124 class Frigate

 

 

 

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USS Preble Used HELIOS Laser To Zap Four Drones In Expanding Testing The Navy sees HELIOS and other directed energy weapons as critical capabilities, but has faced persistent challenges in expanding their use.

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