JC's Naval and Military News – Past and Present
Articles and photos gathered from around the world
On Jan 12 1934, the Royal Navy battleship HMS Nelson ran aground on Hamilton Bank while exiting Portsmouth Harbour. The massive flagship became stuck in the mud and sand during an exceptionally low tide, prompting a highly unusual series of rescue efforts before it was freed by the next flood tide.
Vessels carrying out potentially illegal activities have been the target of maritime surveillance patrols conducted by the Royal New Zealand Air Force (RNZAF) in Fiji, Niue and Cook Islands’ Exclusive Economic Zones (EEZ) during May. 04 June, 2026 In operations supporting both the Pacific Islands Forum Fisheries Agency and the New Zealand Customs-led Operation KiwaContinue reading “NZDF and NZ Customs support Pacific maritime surveillance patrols”
David Sivills-McCann – 4th June 2026 at 11:10am Patrouille de France – the French Air & Space Force’s aerobatic display team – have landed at RAF Lossiemouth on their way to the United States for a major celebration. The team, who are based at Salon-de-Provence air base in southern France, stopped off in the HighlandsContinue reading “France’s answer to the Red Arrows line up at Lossie en route to US celebration”
Joe Hearn – 4th June 2026 at 10:37am The Royal Navy will receive all eight of its Type 26 frigates as planned, despite speculation over build slots being offered to the Norwegian navy, Defence Minister Luke Pollard has confirmed. It came in response to a written question from Conservative MP Ben Obese-Jecty, who asked theContinue reading “Royal Navy’s Type 26 programme fully on track amid landmark Norwegian agreement”
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