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01 April![]() The U.S. Navy is hoping to nearly double the amount of battle force ships in oceans around the world within the next three decades — a jump from 296 ships, including submarines, aircraft carriers and destroyers, to 381. The current state of American shipbuilding, however, is sorely in need of a complete overhaul if that plan is to be achieved, according to recent testimony and a new government watchdog report. More..... |
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01 April![]() It’s been a quite a journey for a teenager from regional Victoria, fascinated by helicopters, to take centre stage at the Australian International Airshow representing Navy. Sub-Lieutenant Nicholas Mudge grew up in Lang Lang, about 70km south-east of Melbourne, and would jump on his BMX whenever he heard a chopper was inbound, which was often the Air Ambulance on its way to help a local in trouble. “There’s the Lang Lang rodeo and unfortunately, back in the day, that could result in some poor soul needing extra medical attention after a run-in with a bull or a horse,” Sub-Lieutenant Mudge, of Fleet Air Arm’s 725 Squadron, said. More..... |
01 April![]() Two Victorian schools received an extraordinary visit as a Royal Australian Navy MH-60R helicopter and its crew touched down, offering students a rare glimpse into naval aviation. Navy’s Fleet Air Arm’s 725 squadron landed the helicopter on the sports ovals of Geelong High School and Ocean Grove’s Bellarine Secondary College for an early-morning visit. The planned landing was part of a presentation to students about the aircraft and ADF capability ahead of the Australian International Airshow, March 25-30. More..... |
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