From the formidable Queen Elizabeth-class carriers to the nimble Archer-class patrol boats, this analysis reveals the number of active and inactive vessels across each distinct class. (w/t Britsky @TBrit90)

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Only two of the eight vessels in the Irish Naval Service are currently available for patrols, raising concerns about Ireland’s maritime security.

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Test pilots joined the carrier off the Eastern Seaboard of the U.S. for Developmental Test phase 3 (DT-3).

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It is understood that the landing was planned to prove deck currency and discuss future collaborations with the Norwegian Air Operations Centre.

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The UK government has announced the deployment of British military assets to the Eastern Mediterranean, aiming to back Israel and bolster regional stability.

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820 Naval Air Squadron have performed the first Training Variant Torpedo (TVT) drop from a Merlin launched from a Queen Elizabeth Class Carrier.

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The U.S. Department of Defense has awarded a $23.5m contract to MSI Defence Systems.

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The contract is specifically for “technical and engineering support necessary to maintain and sustain the Trident II Strategic Weapon System Mark 6 Guidance Subsystem”.

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From 11th to 22nd September, over 3,000 sailors, marines, and aviators convened in the central Baltic Sea, within the territorial waters of Latvia and Estonia.

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The Ministry of Defence has addressed questions about the steps taken to expedite the delivery of the Type 26 frigates to prevent any reduction in the Royal Navy’s frigate numbers.

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