Dzirhan Mahadzir – September 8, 2026 1:36 PM North Korea commissioned the second Choe Hyon-class destroyer, Kang Kon (52), on Sunday at Wonsan Port, state media Korean Central News Agency reported. Kang Kon was commissioned in a ceremony overseen by North Korean leader Kim Jong Un. During the speech, Kim addressed the commanding officer and crew of Kang Kon, telling themContinue reading “North Korea Commissions Second in Class Destroyer”
Monthly Archives: September 2026
UK confirms sale of HMS Bulwark to Brazil, prepares next-gen ship fleet
The announcement follows a £2.4bn agreement between the UK and the Netherlands to develop a new fleet of amphibious ships. Jangoulun SingsitSeptember 2, 2026 MS Bulwark, one of the Royal Navy’s two Albion-class amphibious assault ships, is set to be transferred to the Brazilian Navy, the UK Ministry of Defence (MoD) confirmed on 28 August 2026. TheContinue reading “UK confirms sale of HMS Bulwark to Brazil, prepares next-gen ship fleet”
HMS Brocklesby (M33)
HMS Brocklesby is a Hunt-class mine countermeasures vessel of the British Royal Navy, her primary purpose is to find and neutralise sea mines using a combination of; Sonar, Mine Clearance Divers and the Seafox remotely operated vehicle (ROV). The class are the largest warships of glass-reinforced plastic (GRP) construction, which gives the vessels a low magnetic signature.[3] In addition to her mine countermeasures activities, Brocklesby acts as an offshore patrol vessel, undertaking coastal patrol and fisheriesContinue reading “HMS Brocklesby (M33)”
RFA Cardigan Bay, RFA Stirling Castle (and former naval trimaran hull research vessel Trition).
RFA Cardigan Bay, RFA Stirling Castle (and former naval trimaran hull research vessel Trition)..Update by Mad Landsman :-Location is Portland. Queens Pier.Now in Private ownership but still visited by RFA. More here – https://www.shipsnostalgia.com/media/royal-fleet-auxiliary.494370/
US, New Zealand plan port upgrade at former WWII base in Cook Islands
The United States and New Zealand have pledged $60 million to upgrade a port on a former World War II-era military base in the Cook Islands, the three countries announced Tuesday. The port deal was signed by U.S. Deputy Secretary of State Christopher Landau, New Zealand Foreign Minister Winston Peters and Cook Islands Prime MinisterContinue reading “US, New Zealand plan port upgrade at former WWII base in Cook Islands”
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