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EU NAVFOR Welcomes Spanish Amphibious Ship GALICIA
On September 1st, the Spanish amphibious ship SPS GALICIA joined EU NAVFOR Task Force 465 off the Horn of Africa. How People Arrived Here: sps galicia, amphibious ship
New Patrol Bases Put Pressure on Afghanistan’s Sangin Insurgents
British soldiers have built two new patrol bases under the cover of darkness pushing back insurgents and protecting ordinary Afghans going about their daily lives. In their first major operation since they deployed in October the 3 RIFLES took control...
Royal Navy’s Record-breaking Drug-buster HMS Iron Duke Returning to Home
Royal Navy warship HMS Iron Duke, which made a record-breaking drugs seizure in the North Atlantic in September, will return to her Portsmouth home on December 14. The Type 23 frigate found 5.5 tonnes of pure cocaine with an estimated UK value of £240m...
Indian Navy Vessel to Patrol Seychelles Economic Zone
The Seychelles government has decided to allow an Indian warship to patrol its exclusive economic zone amid growing cases of piracy in the region. Official military sources indicate that that the Indian government is sending the Indian Naval Ship (INS)...
U.K. Armed Forces Act 2006 Will Come Into Force on 31 October 2009
The Ministry of Defence (MoD) has announced that the Armed Forces Act 2006 will come into force on 31 October 2009 to replace the current single Service Discipline Acts.
Russia Looking to Renew Ties with Seychelles
Russia would like to renew the military, political and cultural ties that it had with Seychelles, the commanding officer of the Russian Naval Task Force Group combating piracy in the Horn of Africa said on Wednesday.
Britain’s First Elizabeth Cross Presented to the Family of Warrant Officer Class 2 (WO2) Sean Upton
The first British Elizabeth Cross has been presented to the family of Warrant Officer Class 2 (WO2) Sean Upton at his funeral today. WO2 Upton, from 5th Regiment Royal Artillery, was killed in an explosion while on a foot patrol in Sangin District, Helmand...
Army And Royal Navy to March Across Hadrian’s Wall in Authentic Costumes
In a feat of endurance and with typical British determination, serving personnel from the British Army and Royal Navy will march across the entire length of Hadrian’s Wall dressed as Roman Centurion warriors, complete with authentic helmets, spears...
