Most Read News, January 12 – 18, 2015

Chinese Warships Dock in Portsmouth, UK

Three Chinese Naval ships were given a rapturous welcome as they arrived in Portsmouth for a formal visit aimed at enhancing military understanding between the UK and China.

Damen Completes Build of Two FCS 5009 Patrol Vessels

Damen Shipyards Cape Town (DSCT) has completed the build of two FCS 5009 Patrol vessels, the first of their type to be built in South Africa. Another of the same class is already in operation with the Cape Verdean Coast Guard.

UK MOD Publishes Equipment Plan

An independent audit found the cost of the department’s 11 biggest equipment programmes fell by £397 million in the past year.

Chinese Sailors Visit UK’s Newest Warship

Chinese sailors visiting Portsmouth have been treated to a tour of the Royal Navy’s newest warship.

Standing NATO Maritime Group 2 Docks in Barcelona

Standing NATO Maritime Group 2 (SNMG2) ships arrived in Barcelona yesterday for a port visit and to prepare to join forces with France’s Charles de Gaulle Carrier Strike Group for a short period of combined exercises.