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During Pt1 of a fascinating discussion with @IBallantyn our podcast guest @JamesBosbotinis provides a perspective on the Russian naval threat & scale of danger faced by NATO. Also some thoughts on the naval significance of the big military parade in China
Warships Pod: 44: Bear and Dragon Rising
During the first part of a fascinating discussion with host Iain Ballantyne, returning guest Dr James Bosbotinis pro...
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Imagery from our ever vigilant contributor Michael Nitz - corvette RFS Stoikiy (top) which recently exited the Baltic, in company with tanker RFS Yelnya (bottom) on a six-month voyage to circumnavigate Africa while visiting 'friendly nations' according to the Russian Navy.
Royal Fleet Auxiliary Bay Class @RFAHeadquarters dock landing ship (LSD[A]) RFA Lyme Bay bound for @HMNBDevonport Plymouth y'day. Has been in northern waters, supporting @RoyalMarines during Ex Tarassis as part of the Joint Expeditionary Force (JEF). Video by @StephenJagger4
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A rare 'catch' in UK waters: the Portuguese Navy @MarinhaPT Tridente Class diesel-electric submarine NRP Tridente inbound through a frisky Plymouth Sound to @HMNBDevonport this morning. Video courtesy @StephenJagger4 for Warships IFR.
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