The Royal Navy’s newest Type 45 destroyer, HMS Duncan, left Portsmouth for her maiden deployment on Mar. 2.
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“Duncan (7899777334)” by Mark Harkin – Duncan
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Fire on board USS Gunston Hall during maintenance
A fire broke out on board USS Gunston Hall during a maintenance availability in Portsmouth, Virginia. Firemen managed to put out the fire after battling for three-hours.
“USS Gunston Hall 2010-01-22 Haiti” by United States Navy, Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Kristopher Wilson – US Navy photo ID: 100122-N-5345W-154
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Portugal may buy France’s Siroco LPD
French Navy’s landing platform dock (LPD) Siroco might be sold to Portugal, Jane’s reported.
“Siroco toulon” by KoS – Own work. Licensed under Public Domain via Wikimedia Commons.
Operation Atlantic Resolve may expand to more countries
Operation Atlantic Resolve may expand beyond Romania, Bulgaria to include Hungary, the Czech Republic and Georgia.
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Finland selects FN SCAR-L for its special forces
The FN SCAR-L assault rifle has been selected for Finland’s special forces. This will be the first 5.56×45 mm NATO calibre firearm for Finish defense forces.
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Minnesota National Guard, Norwegian Service members retrace successful World War II mission
Airmen and Soldiers of the Minnesota National Guard participating in the 42nd American – Norwegian Reciprocal Troop Exchange, also known as NOREX, retraced the steps of U.S. and Norwegian special operators 70 years ago who, during the final months of World War II, waged a successful sabotage campaign against German forces occupying Norway.
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US, Australian, Indonesian Navies Commemorate WWII Battle of Sunda Strait Aboard USS Sampson
Senior officials from the United States, Australia and Indonesia paid their respects to the crews of USS Houston (CA 30) and HMAS Perth (D 29) during a wreath laying ceremony Mar. 1, commemorating the 73rd anniversary of the Word War II Battle of Sunda Strait.
U.S. Navy photo by Machinery Repairman 3rd Class Matthew Schneider
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Indian Navy to retire another mine sweeper, left with six vessels
The Indian Navy will be left with just six mine sweepers after INS Alleppey is decommissioned later this year.
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Russian Navy to receive 50 vessels of various sizes and classes this year
Russia’s Navy chief Admiral Viktor Chirkov said his service will receive 50 vessels of various sizes and classes this year.
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Russia’s Expanding Navy to Receive 50 More Vessels This Year
Ukraine’s pro-Russia rebels train for more fighting
Despite an ongoing truce in eastern Ukraine, fighters in the self-proclaimed Donetsk People’s Republic are training for another round of clashes against government troops.
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