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Here's @USNavy Virginia Class attack submarine (SSN), USS Vermont about to depart the sub base at HMAS Stirling in Western Australia after completing a maintenance period under AUKUS. Submariners of the Royal Australian Navy are in her crew as part of preparation for the RAN…
The @RoyalNavy Duke Class (Type 23) frigate HMS Portland is seen here outbound from @HMNBDevonport this morning. Note the absence of Naval Strike Missiles (NSM). Portland was the second of the Dukes to receive them. Completed 'trials and loading eight of the upgraded Naval Strike…
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One from earlier in the week, Monday to be precise. Daring Class (Type 45) destroyer HMS Dragon of @RoyalNavy outbound from @HMNBDevonport Plymouth, during a slightly dreary period early in the morning. Video courtesy of @StephenJagger4
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Not exactly a surprise, but the troubled Constellation Class frigate programme for the US Navy has been cancelled, though the first two vessels will be completed.
Navy Secretary John C. Phelan said on X: '...we’re reshaping how we build and field the Fleet - working with…
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