Monthly Archives: July 2019

F-35B-ready amphibious assault ship Tripoli (LHA 7) completes builder’s trials F-35B-ready amphibious assault ship Tripoli (LHA 7) completes builder’s trials Tripoli (LHA 7) sailed the Gulf of Mexico for four days on builder’s sea trials. Photo: Derek Fountain/HII The US Navy’s amphibious assault ship Tripoli (LHA 7) has completed sea trials in the Gulf of Mexico,Continue reading “F-35B-ready amphibious assault ship Tripoli (LHA 7) completes builder’s trials”

Royal Navy list of boat orders The Royal Navy has only ordered one aircraft carrier, a handful of offshore patrol vessels, five submarines, and a single new frigate for the next decade as a report says its force will get even smaller. It comes as serious questions have been raised over Britain’s ability to defend itselfContinue reading “Royal Navy list of boat orders”

Royal Navy list of boat orders The Royal Navy has only ordered one aircraft carrier, a handful of offshore patrol vessels, five submarines, and a single new frigate for the next decade as a report says its force will get even smaller. It comes as serious questions have been raised over Britain’s ability to defend itselfContinue reading “Royal Navy list of boat orders”