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UK Naval Task Force foils pirate attack
A Royal Fleet Auxiliary (RFA) supply ship foiled an attempt by Somali pirates to attack cargo ships in the Indian...
Royal Navy’s New Lynx Wildcat Helicopter Begins Sea Trials
Wildcat, the Royal Navy's next-generation helicopter, has begun its most extensive trials yet, joining a frigate at sea for the...
Navy to Maintain Focus on Middle East, Strait of Hormuz
The Navy will remain focused on the Middle East, particularly the strategic Strait of Hormuz, while ensuring its sailors operating...
Austal Launches 2nd Littoral Combat Ship
On January 10, 2012, Austal’s Mobile, Alabama shipyard completed the launch of the second 127-metre Independence-Variant Littoral Combat Ship, “Coronado”...
USS Wasp Prepares for Bold Alligator Exercise
USS Wasp (LHD 1) returned to sea Jan. 9 to conduct qualifications in preparation for Bold Alligator 2012 the nation's...
UK Sending Destroyer HMS Daring to Persian Gulf
The Royal Navy's newest and most advanced ship is being sent to the Gulf for her first mission. It comes...
US will respond if Iran blocks Strait: Panetta
The United States will respond if Iran tries to close the strategic Strait of Hormuz at the entrance to the...
Iran to hold new wargames in key oil waterway
Iran is to hold fresh military exercises in and around the strategic Strait of Hormuz within weeks, the naval commander...
Navy Names First Three Mobile Landing Platform Ships
The Department of the Navy’s three Mobile Landing Platform ships will be named the USNS Montford Point, the USNS John...
HMS Kent Sails After Major Upgrade
Royal Navy warship HMS Kent returned to her Portsmouth home in December following a year-long, £24m upgrade in Rosyth, Scotland,...
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