Jack Passings – February 2025
⚓️FRANCIS, Robert John (Larry) RNZN 52 – 64 NZ14096 LSA, KoreaDied at home at Rawhiti Pensioner Flats in Rotorua on
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Defence Minister says presence of Chinese ships is ‘wake-up call’ for Kiwis
Defence Minister Judith Collins says the presence of three Chinese naval ships off Australia is a wake-up call for New
Read MoreChina’s show of force off Australia’s East Coast
Defence is monitoring the People’s Liberation Army-Navy Jiangkai-class frigate Hengyang, the Renhai-class Cruiser named Zunyi and the Fuchi-class replenishment vessel
Read MoreShip Log entries from Yester-Year
Ship log entries from 1740 to 1855 cover a fascinating span of maritime history. These logs are typically written records
Read MoreANZUK Force Singapore
ANZUK was a tripartite defense force established by Australia, New Zealand, and the United Kingdom to maintain stability in the
Read MoreWWV Fort Collins, Colorado and WWVH Kekaha, Hawaii Atomic Clock Stations
Refer: https://wwv.mcodes.org/WWV is a radio station run by the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) that broadcasts precise time and
Read MoreNaval Communication Station Harold E. Holt located on the northwest coast of Australia, 6 km north of the town of Exmouth, Western Australia.
Refer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mwYs5SnzDps
Read MoreRNZN frigate sails to disrupt terrorist, criminal, activities in Middle East
Refer: https://tinyurl.com/3h8tur2h Te Kaha, its 179 crew and embarked Seasprite helicopter will be deployed for six months supporting Combined Task
Read MoreITALY’S NAVY IN AUSTRALIA
The Marina Militare (Italian Navy) has staged a major power projection deployment and Defence Diplomacy effort to win friends and
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