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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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.

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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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