UK, Norwegian and French Maritime Patrol aircraft have closely monitored waters off Sligo and Donegal (west of Ireland) for the past week. Suspected Russian submarine activity close to Corrib gas pipeline and subsea cables.

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As the Soviets tried during the Cold War days, China is trying to do so. Aiming to have the second largest no of CBGs, China is determined to threaten the US Navy’s current unchallenged position in the world.

China is building a 4th aircraft carrier, known as Type 001A, which will be larger and more advanced than its previous three carriers. The new carrier will be 315 meters long, 70 meters wide, and have a displacement of around 50,000 tons. It will feature advanced electromagnetic catapults and arresting gear, allowing it to operateContinue reading “As the Soviets tried during the Cold War days, China is trying to do so. Aiming to have the second largest no of CBGs, China is determined to threaten the US Navy’s current unchallenged position in the world.”

RFA Tidesurge and RFA Tidespring have joined up with HMSPWLS and the UK Carrier Strike Group. They are taking part in exercises off the UK coast alongside warships from Canada, Spain and Denmark as NATO’s Steadfast Defender 24.

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HMAS Sydney and Warramunga and HMNZS Manawanui recently executed a formation entry into Sydney Harbour. Conducting manoeuvres like this with our friends and allies improves navigation and communication skills between the navies.

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