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.Babcock International awarded contract to manage the Type 23 class frigate Refit Support Group so the company takes end-to-end responsibility for vessel upkeep and regeneration - releasing RN personnel.

This model already used to deliver HMS St Albans to sea three months ahead of

.@Babcockplc awarded contract to manage the Type 23 class frigate Refit Support Group so the company takes end-to-end responsibility for vessel upkeep and regeneration - releasing RN personnel. This model already used to deliver HMS St Albans to sea three months ahead of
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We've been busy working with our partners from Ministry of Fisheries, Fiji, Republic of Fiji Navy and Royal NZ Navy to help counter Illegal, Unreported and Unregulated Fishing 🐟

Having boarded more than 20 vessels since beginning this type of tasking, our presence is already widely felt in the area 🇬🇧 🇫🇯 🇳🇿

We've been busy working with our partners from @FisheriesOf, @FijiNavy and @NZNavy to help counter Illegal, Unreported and Unregulated Fishing 🐟 Having boarded more than 20 vessels since beginning this type of tasking, our presence is already widely felt in the area 🇬🇧 🇫🇯 🇳🇿
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Sad to report body found in the water on Sunday off Helensburgh identified as sailor Josh Gayton who went missing on 16th April.

GoFundMe campaign to help Josh's mother and sister.
gofundme.com/f/raising-fund…

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Positive news. The number of trained RN Marine Engineers (MEs) is set to rise substantially (up about 13%) in the next year.

theyworkforyou.com/wrans/?id=2024…

Positive news. The number of trained RN Marine Engineers (MEs) is set to rise substantially (up about 13%) in the next year. theyworkforyou.com/wrans/?id=2024…
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.BMT has signed MoU with DNV - Maritime to develop a version of their Caimen (large) design for the 🇦🇺Australian Army future Landing Craft – Heavy (LC-H) competition.

.@BMT_Global has signed MoU with @dnv_maritime to develop a version of their Caimen (large) design for the 🇦🇺Australian Army future Landing Craft – Heavy (LC-H) competition.
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🇫🇷FS Charles De Gaulle carrier strike group sailed yesterday on 'Akila' deployment in the Eastern Mediterranean.

Besides CVN, the group comprise 1 x destroyer, 1 x frigate, 1 x SSN and 1 tanker plus other NATO warships - No RN participation planned.

Airgroup includes 18 x

🇫🇷FS Charles De Gaulle carrier strike group sailed yesterday on 'Akila' deployment in the Eastern Mediterranean. Besides CVN, the group comprise 1 x destroyer, 1 x frigate, 1 x SSN and 1 tanker plus other NATO warships - No RN participation planned. Airgroup includes 18 x
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.Rishi Sunak announces UK to increase defence spending to 2.5% of GDP by 2030.

Currently spending just over 2%. (£54.8Bn) 2023-24.

2.5% of 2023 GDP (should grow in future) would amount to £67.25Bn

Tax rises, borrowing or cuts elsewhere? - over to you Kier...

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Sad to report another naval helicopter collision.

10 people killed when 2 🇲🇾Malaysian Navy helicopters (Fennec M502-6 & HOM M503-3) collided in mid-air during a rehearsal for a parade at Lumut naval base.

independent.co.uk/asia/southeast…

Sad to report another naval helicopter collision. 10 people killed when 2 🇲🇾Malaysian Navy helicopters (Fennec M502-6 & HOM M503-3) collided in mid-air during a rehearsal for a parade at Lumut naval base. independent.co.uk/asia/southeast…
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A day at sea on HDMS Peter Willemoes learning from the Royal Danish Navy's experience of operating the platform on which Venturer's design is based. An incredible, professional, and welcoming crew. And a pleasure to sail with the Chief of the RDN.

A day at sea on HDMS Peter Willemoes learning from the Royal Danish Navy's experience of operating the platform on which Venturer's design is based. An incredible, professional, and welcoming crew. And a pleasure to sail with the Chief of the RDN. #nextgenfrigate
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