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Naval Technology on MSN13d
UK MoD confirms talks to sell Albion-class warships to Brazil
The two Albion-class amphibious assault ships were axed in 2024 as part of cuts initiated by the UK government.
MoD in talks to sell two warships destined for scrapheap to Brazil
Both vessels, which can deploy Marines from sea to shore, were due to be scrapped despite receiving upgrades in recent years.
National Security Journal on MSN2d
Wasp-Class: The U.S. Navy Has ‘Mini Aircraft Carriers’
The Wasp-class amphibious assault ships, led by the USS Wasp, are vital assets for the U.S. Navy and Marine Corps. -These ...
Janes8d
Brazil mulls acquisition of Royal Navy amphibious ships
The Surface Command Force of the Brazilian Navy appears to be looking to bolster its amphibious fleet with the UK Royal Navy ...
Marine Corps Times on MSN9d
Top Marine’s deployment plans face familiar wrinkle: Inert Navy ships
The top Marine has a key objective for the Corps: getting Marine Expeditionary Units back on full deployment schedules. But ...
MercoPress11d
UK discussing sale of two RN amphibious assault ships to Brazil
UK is in discussions with Brazil about the potential sale of Royal Navy warships HMS Albion and HMS Bulwark. Both vessels are amphibious assault ships used to land Royal Marines and equipment ashore.
USNI10d
Troubled Amphib Readiness Prompting Navy to Rethink Maintenance Plan
Wasp-class amphibious assault ship USS Boxer (LHD-4) arrived in Guam for a scheduled port visit, Oct, 30, 2024. US Navy Photo NATIONAL HARBOR, Md. — A new pilot program aimed at improving Navy ...
Defense News10d
Top Marine’s deployment plans face familiar wrinkle: Inert Navy ships
Onlookers watch sailors and Marines man the rails as the Wasp-class amphibious assault ship USS Boxer returns to Naval Base San Diego, Nov. 24, 2024. (Evan Diaz/Navy) NATIONAL HARBOR, Md.