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world20 days ago•258 min saved

Tehran warns UK warships in Strait of Hormuz will face decisive response

Iran warned that the deployment or presence of French and British warships in the Strait of Hormuz will be met with a decisive and immediate response, as the UK sends the HMS Dragon to help safeguard shipping in the crucial waterway. The move comes amid a fragile ceasefire between the US and Iran; the strait, a key route for about 20% of the world’s oil and LNG, has seen recent tensions and accusations of attacks by both sides.

via AOL.com|

#iran #middle-east #naval-deployments

military2 years ago•5 min saved

Algae-Covered Vanguard Submarine Returns from Lengthy Patrol

Images of a Royal Navy Vanguard class nuclear-powered ballistic missile submarine (SSBN) returning from a six-month-long deterrent patrol reveal the extensive marine fouling and rust that accumulates on submarines during long deployments. The submarine's hull is covered in a brownish-green hue, and many anechoic tiles designed to absorb sound waves are missing, indicating the wear and tear of the mission. Concerns have been raised about the safety and morale implications of extended submarine patrols, as crews face boredom and complacency. The Royal Navy is currently replacing the Vanguard class submarines with the Dreadnought class.

via The War Zone|

#marine-fouling #military #naval-deployments

military3 years ago•2 min saved

"Canada Expands Military Presence in Indo-Pacific Region"

Canada will increase its military presence in the Indo-Pacific by committing an additional warship annually, boosting the Royal Canadian Navy's deployment to the region from two to three ships. The Canadian ships will sail in the South and East China Sea as well as the Taiwan Strait in accordance with international law. Canada will also increase its participation in bilateral and multilateral exercises and continue to participate in Operation Neon, its contribution to the monitoring of United Nations Security Council sanctions against North Korea. Defense Minister Anita Anand criticized China as a "disruptive global power that increasingly disregards international rules and norms" but expressed openness toward dialogue with China.

via Defense News|

#canada #china #indo-pacific