The arrival of the UK-led Carrier Strike Group (CSG), centered on HMS Queen Elizabeth, in the Middle East has presented many opportunities. Exercises with the Omani Navy and other allies, pass-exercises and photo opportunities. But for certain camera shy ships, there are clearly other opportunities.
There appears to be a Russian Navy ship tagging along.
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Bad Jizz: New Generation Of Narco Submarine Builders Present A Problem
In popular imagination the story of narco submarines is largely shaped by the exceptions, the unusual vessels and unique circumstances which make headlines. The ones that are the biggest, most sophisticated, which turn up in unlikely places, use disguises or are chased down by sailing ships. Yet the real story, from the analyst’s perspective, is one of trends.
We are seeing a shift in narco submarine production, a new epoch. It’s getting harder to classify them.
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Russian Navy Could Be Real Winner Of Sudan's Coup
The rapidly developing coup situation in Sudan may play to Russia’s advantage. The Russian Navy had previously arranged to establish a naval base but the deal was weakened by US diplomatic action.
If it is reborn, the base will greatly improve the Russian Navy’s ability to deploy in the Indian Ocean and Persian Gulf. It is a strategic development with potentially with global consequences.
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Guide To North Korean Navy's Submarine Types
With approximately 70 boats, North Korea has possibly the largest submarine fleet in the World. Rivalled, in terms of numbers, only by the U.S. Navy and China. And while the submarines themselves may be small or antiquated, the men who man them have a proven track record of loyalty, discipline, basic naval competence and aggressive leadership....
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Narco Submarine Stopped By Ecuadorian Navy Sailing Ship
Not what you expect to hear, this might be unique. A modern-day smuggler's boat was interdicted by a navy operated sailing ship in the Pacific.
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Mystery Missile Could Point To Change In North Korea's Submarine Strategy
North Korea unveils so many new missiles that it is hard to keep up. For submarine launched missiles, which are one of the key focuses, the trend has been bigger and bigger.
Now a new missile has been displayed at an internal arms show. It is something of a mystery...
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Naval Group Reveal XLUUV Demonstrator
Described as an 'Oceanic Underwater Drone Demonstrator', French defense giant Naval Group's entry into the XLUUV arena is impressive. The innovative design uses sleek whale-like lines, reminiscent of the SMX-31 concept...
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The Submarine Which Came In From The Cold: Belgorod Under Cover
Russia’s latest super-massive submarine, K-329 Belgorod, has been returned to the sheds.
This answers a small Open Source Intelligence (OSINT) mystery...
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3 Chinese Navy Ships of Interest in Sanya (Not The Carrier)
There is a tendency to focus on aircraft carriers and other major warships. Looking beyond them, there are sometimes some very interesting ships nearby.
In close concert with China's second aircraft carrier, CV-17 Shandong, at Sanya in the South China Sea, are three of these. A massive space tracking ship, a spy ship and a unique type of support ship only used by the Chinese Navy (PLAN)...
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