Jack Passings – May 2025
SHAW, Donald. RNZN – NZ13680 Joined as BOY2 5/51Passed away peacefully surrounded by family on 12 May 2025, aged 89 years. Beloved husband of Margaret for 65 years. Cherished father to Kim and Lynley....
View ArticleU.S. spent $6 billion in the past 3 years to recruit and retain troops
The U.S. military spent more than $6 billion over the past three years to recruit and retain service members, in what has been a growing campaign to counter enlistment shortfalls. The financial...
View ArticleChange of Command HMNZS Philomel
“I have the ship.” With those words Commander (CDR) Paul Matenga takes over the command of HMNZS Philomel today from Captain (CAPT) Julie Simpkins, who has been in the role since March 2022. HMNZS...
View ArticleRoyal Navy’s attack submarine fleet being expanded to up to 12 boats under SDR
The UK is to build up to 12 attack submarines as part of the Aukus programme, the Prime Minister is due to announce. Sir Keir Starmer is due to say the Royal Navy’s conventionally armed,...
View ArticleRoyal Navy ship seizes 1,000kg of heroin in latest drugs bust in the Arabian Sea
HMS Lancaster seized 1,000kg of heroin, 660kg of hashish, and 6kg of amphetamine (Picture: Combined Maritime Forces)A Royal Navy ship has seized more than £26m of illicit drugs from a vessel in the...
View ArticleU.S. Navy launches ship named for gay rights leader Harvey Milk
SAN DIEGO (AP) — A Navy ship named for slain gay rights leader Harvey Milk, who served four years in the Navy before being forced out, was christened and launched in San Diego Bay on Saturday. The...
View ArticleJack Passings – June 2025
PILE, Christopher Michael S/No. A23713 LT CDR, RNZNPassed away unexpectedly but peacefully at home on Friday, 6th June 2025, aged 87 years. Dearly loved husband and companion of Arline for 67...
View ArticleRussia is at war with Britain and US is no longer a reliable ally, UK adviser...
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