Monthly Archives: March 2021

Italian shipbuilder Fincantieri has delivered the logistic support ship (LSS) Vulcano (A5335) to the Italian Navy. The delivery ceremony took place at Fincantieri’s shipyard in Muggiano, La Spezia, on 12 March 2021.

Photo: Fincantieri Work on the 193-meter-long ship started in February 2016, while the launching ceremony was held in June 2018. from JC’s Naval, Maritime and Military News https://ift.tt/3tJSCv9 via IFTTT

Italian shipbuilder Fincantieri has launched Raimondo Montecuccoli (P432), the third of seven new Italian Navy Thaon di Revel-class (PPA) multipurpose offshore patrol ships.

Photo: Fincantieri The ceremony, held in a restricted format and in full compliance with COVID-19 requirements, took place at Fincantieri’s shipyard in Riva Trigoso, Genoa, on 13 March 2021. Scheduled for delivery in 2023, the newbuild is part of the navy’s fleet renewal plan. The plan, approved by the country’s government and parliament, was launchedContinue reading “Italian shipbuilder Fincantieri has launched Raimondo Montecuccoli (P432), the third of seven new Italian Navy Thaon di Revel-class (PPA) multipurpose offshore patrol ships.”

HMAS Sydney to conduct AEGIS weapons system trials in US 16 March 2021 (Last Updated March 16th, 2021 15:09) The Royal Australian Navy’s Hobart-class guided missile destroyer HMAS Sydney has set sail to conduct combat systems sea qualification trials in the US.

Hobart-class destroyer Sydney being fitted out/built in South Australia. Credit: DownUnder11. The Royal Australian Navy’s (RAN) Hobart-class guided missile destroyer HMAS Sydney has set sail to conduct combat systems sea qualification trials. The ship departed its home port at Fleet Base East with a full crew for its deployment to the US. Before departing, theContinue reading “HMAS Sydney to conduct AEGIS weapons system trials in US 16 March 2021 (Last Updated March 16th, 2021 15:09) The Royal Australian Navy’s Hobart-class guided missile destroyer HMAS Sydney has set sail to conduct combat systems sea qualification trials in the US.”

Military Mascots From Around The World And yes, there are several goats and even a penguin

Jenn Stowell 16th June 2020 at 12:08pm British Army Military Mascots 2018. Credit Forces News Sian Grzeszczyk Animals and the military go hand in hand, or rather hand in paw/claw/hoof, especially with animals in combat or transport roles. However, some animals have the privilege of being just like their fellow soldiers and they are the mascots.Continue reading “Military Mascots From Around The World And yes, there are several goats and even a penguin”

Royal Navy Warships Hone Gulf Security Skills Off Oman Three British ships took part in the exercise, which also included personnel from the US, Oman and France.

17th March 2021 at 1:41pm The Royal Navy has taken part in an annual training exercise off the coast of Oman, sharpening sailors’ Gulf security skills.  Frigate HMS Montrose, minehunter HMS Chiddingfold and support ship RFA Cardigan Bay, all based in Bahrain, took part in the eight-day exercise alongside personnel from Oman, the US and France. KhunjarContinue reading “Royal Navy Warships Hone Gulf Security Skills Off Oman Three British ships took part in the exercise, which also included personnel from the US, Oman and France.”