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PLA 11th naval escort taskforce officiallyperforms escort mission (China Military Online) 08:43, March 20, 2012 After the handover of escort mission, the “Qingdao” warship unmoored and left the “Haikou” warship and the “Qinghai Lake” supply ship which...

Civilians to fill navy's skills void BY: CAMERON STEWART From: The Australian March 20, 2012 12:00AM Increase Text Size Decrease Text Size Print A SHIP operated by the Royal Australian Navy will be crewed by civilians, as the service explores ways to...

Dragon spews a hail of wrath and steel on gunnery trials News Dragon spews a hail of wrath and steel on gunnery trials 19 March 2012 The guns of HMS Dragon blazed for the first time as she completed gunnery trials on the eve of her maiden visit to Cardiff....

Argyll enjoys ‘rewarding and fascinating’ historic visit to Beirut News Argyll enjoys ‘rewarding and fascinating’ historic visit to Beirut 19 March 2012 HMS Argyll became the first British warship to visit Beirut since HMS York in late November 2006 –...

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Daring fashion statement as destroyer tries out new uniform News Daring fashion statement as destroyer tries out new uniform 18 March 2012 Sailors aboard Britain’s most advanced warship are testing a new dark blue uniform – which could become standard...

Protector punches through Antarctic ice in a race against time to pick up scientists News Protector punches through Antarctic ice in a race against time to pick up scientists 16 March 2012 Worsening ice conditions forced survey ship HMS Protector to cut...

Cold steel in cold weather as Bulwark lands commandos in the Arctic News Cold steel in cold weather as Bulwark lands commandos in the Arctic 15 March 2012 Royal Marines from 42 Commando have been landed on the shores of Norway as Britain’s flagship HMS...

Navy role for China's carrier later this year By Yang Jian (Shanghai Daily) 09:41, March 09, 2012 China's refitted aircraft carrier will begin serving in the navy officially this year, seniormilitary officials said yesterday. Fighter jets will soon be...

Sydney cruise-navy decision still in the dock Print page Email this Permalink 1 Share By Lucy McNally Updated March 15, 2012 10:26:05 Mega-cruisers such as the Queen Mary 2 already use the Garden Island naval base, but the industry and the NSW Government...