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Queen Elizabeth has “approved” the Duchess of Cambridge as the sponsor of a new naval battleship Catherine’s husband, Prince William, revealed the 39-year-old royal will have an enduring relationship with HMS Glasgow, which is currently being built in Scotland, meaning she will "strong and enduring personal connection to the vessel and her crew, often supporting milestones, events and deployments” 2 July 2021 Speaking on a visit to the BAE Systems shipyard where the vess...

Queen Elizabeth has “approved” the Duchess of Cambridge as the sponsor of a new naval battleship. Catherine’s husband, Prince William, revealed the 39-year-old royal will have an enduring relationship with HMS Glasgow, which is currently being built in Scotland, meaning she will "strong and enduring personal connection to the vessel and her crew, often supporting milestones, events and deployments”. Speaking on a visit to the BAE Systems shipyard where the vessel is being bu...

CARAT military exercise in the East Daily News (via HT Media Ltd.) The Sri Lanka Navy together with the United States 7th Fleet and the Japanese Maritime Self Defence Force (JMSDF) will be conducting a Naval exercise (CARAT-21) from June 24 to 30, 2021 in the Trincomalee harbour and off the Eastern coast of the country. Picture shows a Combat Ship and a Boeing P-8 Poseidon Maritime Patrol Aircraft of the US 7th Fleet participating in the joint exercise. (Pictures courtesy Sri La...

The long-delayed Navy Fiscal Year 2022 budget request submitted to Congress May 28 reflects modest increases in several areas, but overall shows no significant changes, either in weapons procurement or readiness accounts. The service is asking for eight ships, but only four are combatants – two submarines, one destroyer and one frigate – while the […]

Credit: US NavyThe US on Tuesday presented its official proposal for the sale of frigates to Greece.The American proposal was submitted to the Greek National Defense Minister Nikos Panagiotopoulos by the US Ambassador to Greece, Geoffrey Pyatt. The United Kingdom, Spain, Italy and France – Greece’s NATO allies – have already made offers, which are…

US Joins Four Other Allies Offering Frigate Sale to Greece  Credit: US Navy The US through its Ambassador to Greece, Geoffrey Pyatt, presented on Tuesday to the Greek National Defense Minister Nikos Panagiotopoulos with the American proposal for the procurement of frigates for the Hellenic Navy. The United Kingdom, Spain, Italy and France – Greece’s NATO allies – have already made offers, which are currently examined by officers of the Hellenic General Defence Staff. ” width=”1080″...

BAE Systems has unveiled the aft block of the UK Royal Navy’s first City-class Type 26 frigate HMS Glasgow.

Here Are Some U.S. Weapons That Israel Wants (But Isnt Allowed to Have) Israel can’t have quite everything that it would like, despite the continued good relationship with the United States and its arms industry. Heres What You Need to Know: Israel can’t have quite everything that it would like, despite the continued good relationship with the United States and its arms industry. With only a few notable exceptions, Israel can buy whatever it wants from the United States, generally on very ...

Letters to the editor: Simplified taxes, winning the Stanley Cup — more things Canada cant seem to get done National Post © Provided by National Post A Canadian team hasnt hoisted the Stanley Cup since Patrick Roy and the Canadiens did it in 1993. ‘Crumbling 24 Sussex Drive’ problem has an easy fix. Tear it down I have no suggestions for a simple way to fix the problems with military procurement or public transportation. But the “crumbling 24 Sussex Drive” problem ...

Article content OTTAWA — Industry is urging the federal government to prioritize its $19-billion plans to buy a new fleet of stealth fighter jets, saying the massive procurement contract would provide crucial economic stimulus following a year of COVID-19 lockdowns. Their comments come after Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland last year announced plans to roll out up to $100 billion in stimulus spending over the next three years, aimed at giving the economy a post-pandemic jolt. Aerospace comp...