USS George Washington (CVN-73) departing for sea trials on May 22, 2023. HII Photo USS George Washington (CVN-73) has left HIII’s Newport News Shipbuilding for sea trials after almost six years at the shipyard undergoing a mid-life refueling and overhaul, USNI News has learned. The carrier departed the shipyard and sailed down the James River for theContinue reading “USS George Washington Leaves Newport News After Almost 6-Year-Long Refueling Overhaul – By: Sam LaGrone May 22, 2023 7:03 PM”
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Iron Duke to return to sea after five year refit – HMS Iron Duke, a Royal Navy Type 23 Frigate, has returned to sea after a five-year refit, the twice the duration of any previous overhaul. – By Andrew Salerno-Garthwaite – Type 23 frigate HMS Iron Duke is pictured firing her Harpoon anti-ship missile system in 2008, before her retrofit. Photo courtesy of Royal Navy. After a hiatus of over five years for repairs, HMS Iron Duke has returned to the open waters.
Type 23 frigate HMS Iron Duke is pictured firing her Harpoon anti-ship missile system in 2008, before her retrofit. Photo courtesy of Royal Navy. After a hiatus of over five years for repairs, HMS Iron Duke has returned to the open waters. The Babcock team, in collaboration with the Royal Navy, has dedicated a staggering 1.7 million hoursContinue reading “Iron Duke to return to sea after five year refit – HMS Iron Duke, a Royal Navy Type 23 Frigate, has returned to sea after a five-year refit, the twice the duration of any previous overhaul. – By Andrew Salerno-Garthwaite – Type 23 frigate HMS Iron Duke is pictured firing her Harpoon anti-ship missile system in 2008, before her retrofit. Photo courtesy of Royal Navy. After a hiatus of over five years for repairs, HMS Iron Duke has returned to the open waters.”
HMS Scott heads to Fleet Week New York for US military celebrations 23rd May 2023 at 1:59pm
Play Video Watch: HMS Scott makes her way to New York. The Royal Navy’s only deepwater survey ship, HMS Scott, is heading to Fleet Week New York. The week-long event celebrates the US Navy, Coast Guard and Marine Corps. Held in New York City from 24 May until 30 May, it is expected to featureContinue reading “HMS Scott heads to Fleet Week New York for US military celebrations 23rd May 2023 at 1:59pm”
USS Canberra will Join the U.S. Fleet in Australia to Honor Namesake
SAN DIEGO – The future USS Canberra (LCS 30) will join the U.S. Navy active fleet on July 22 with the U.S. Navy’s first international commissioning ceremony at the Royal Australian Navy Fleet Base East in Sydney, Australia. 230419-N-NT811-1004 SAN DIEGO (April 19, 2023) The Independence-variant littoral combat ship USS Canberra (LCS 30) departsContinue reading “USS Canberra will Join the U.S. Fleet in Australia to Honor Namesake”
RFA Fort Victoria, the UK’s only vessel capable of providing solid stores logistic support to the Carrier Strike Group has been non-operational since late 2021 with mechanical and crewing issues putting a question mark over her future.
Search for:SEARCH BUTTON MAY 19, 2023 NEWS COMMENTARIES Navy struggling to keep RFA Fort Victoria operational RFA Fort Victoria, the UK’s only vessel capable of providing solid stores logistic support to the Carrier Strike Group has been non-operational since late 2021 with mechanical and crewing issues putting a question mark over her future. FortContinue reading “RFA Fort Victoria, the UK’s only vessel capable of providing solid stores logistic support to the Carrier Strike Group has been non-operational since late 2021 with mechanical and crewing issues putting a question mark over her future.”
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