US and Spanish ships participate in Italian Navy’s exercise Mare Aperto 22-2 MA 22-2 includes several training events, focusing on maritime warfare and amphibious operations.

The Italian Navy’s flagship aircraft carrier ITS Cavour (C 550). Credit: US Navy. The US and Spanish naval vessels, deployed under Standing Nato Maritime Group 2 (SNMG2), are participating in the Italian Navy’s exercise Mare Aperto (MA) 22-2. The SNMG2 vessels departed from Naval Station Taranto, Italy on 3 October to take part in MA 22-2 inContinue reading “US and Spanish ships participate in Italian Navy’s exercise Mare Aperto 22-2 MA 22-2 includes several training events, focusing on maritime warfare and amphibious operations.”

A 32-20 defeat in New Zealand was a disappointing result for John Wilding’s team. UKAF lose IDRC opener to Australia

Kyle Dixon 11th October 2022 at 10:01am Sally Stott in action for UKAF as they fell to defeat against Australia (Picture: Alligin Photography). The UK Armed Forces women’s rugby union have opened their International Defence Rugby Competition with defeat to Australia. A 32-20 loss in New Zealand was not the start to the IDRC tournamentContinue reading “A 32-20 defeat in New Zealand was a disappointing result for John Wilding’s team. UKAF lose IDRC opener to Australia”

Video – Could militaries learn from Ukraine’s reported light attack vehicles success? “It’s all a bit Mad-Max, it looks very effective… people are rightly asking if this is the model for future combat,” defence analyst says.

Claire Sadler 11th October 2022 at 1:31pm Pause Mute Current Time 3:15 / Duration 3:45 Loaded: 100.00%   SharePicture-in-Picture Quality Levels Fullscreen Footage reportedly from the Ukrainian offensive in Kherson appears to show Ukrainian Humvees speeding across open ground towards Russian positions to deploy soldiers to the frontline. The reported success of these fast-light attack vehicles in UkraineContinue reading “Video – Could militaries learn from Ukraine’s reported light attack vehicles success? “It’s all a bit Mad-Max, it looks very effective… people are rightly asking if this is the model for future combat,” defence analyst says.”

HMAS Glenelg decommissions in Darwin 6 October 2022

Ship’s company of HMAS Glenelg stand at attention on the upper decks during a decommissioning ceremony held at HMAS Coonawarra, Darwin in the Northern Territory. The Royal Australian Navy has decommissioned Armidale Class Patrol Boat HMAS Glenelg at HMAS Coonawarra, Darwin following 14 years of service. Commander Australian Fleet, Rear Admiral Jonathan Earley, CSC, RAN attended the ceremonyContinue reading “HMAS Glenelg decommissions in Darwin 6 October 2022”

HMS Richmond conducts a Replenishment at Sea with RFA Tideforce, with HMS Queen Elizabeth in the background

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