(Main image: HMS Anson heading up the Clyde, Autumn 2023. Photo: Shelia Weir) As part of the House of Commons Defence Select Committee enquiry into armed forces readiness, the First Sea Lord, Admiral Ben Key gave some insight into the current availability levels of the RN fleet. Here we consider the discussion and some… ReadContinue reading “First Sea Lord answers questions about Royal Navy readiness levels”
Monthly Archives: November 2023
Mojave uncrewed air system successfully flown from HMS Prince of Wales
A General Atomics Mojave Remotely Piloted Air System (RPAS) drone has taken off and safely landed back on board HMS Prince of Wales in the first trial of its kind conducted off the east coast of the United States on 15th November. Moved into position ready for the first trial on board a Queen ElizabethContinue reading “Mojave uncrewed air system successfully flown from HMS Prince of Wales”
Japan’s Mogami class: next gen frigates for its surface force The Mogami class programme will account for about 10% of the total spending on frigates by countries in Asia-Pacific region over the period 2023-33. Richard Thomas November 17, 2023
The Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force Mogami-class frigate JS Noshiro operating with the US Navy in the Philippine Sea in October this year. Credit: US Navy/Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Caroline H. Lui Akey element of Japan’s planned defence budget spending, currently under strain through a national currency devaluation shock, will be the manufacture of two additional Mogami-classContinue reading “Japan’s Mogami class: next gen frigates for its surface force The Mogami class programme will account for about 10% of the total spending on frigates by countries in Asia-Pacific region over the period 2023-33. Richard Thomas November 17, 2023”
Ukraine Tallies Russian Naval Vessels Destroyed in Black Sea During War Reuters Total Views: 6816 November 17, 2023
A photo allegedly showing the Russia’s missile cruiser Moskva, the flagship of its Black Sea fleet, before sinking. KYIV, Nov 17 (Reuters) – Ukraine‘s military said on Friday its operations had resulted in the destruction of a total of 15 Russian naval vessels in the Black Sea since the start of Russia’s invasion and that 12 other vessels had been damaged. UkraineContinue reading “Ukraine Tallies Russian Naval Vessels Destroyed in Black Sea During War Reuters Total Views: 6816 November 17, 2023”
First Sea Lord answers questions about Royal Navy readiness levels
(Main image: HMS Anson heading up the Clyde, Autumn 2023. Photo: Shelia Weir) As part of the House of Commons Defence Select Committee enquiry into armed forces readiness, the First Sea Lord, Admiral Ben Key gave some insight into the current availability levels of the RN fleet. Here we consider the discussion and someContinue reading “First Sea Lord answers questions about Royal Navy readiness levels”
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