Mine countermeasures ‘mothership’ Stirling Castle raised the white ensign on Jul. 25, transferring from the Royal Fleet Auxiliary. The ship is a step towards a new way of countering sea mines, mirrored by other naval forces worldwide. Procured in 2023 alongside RFA Proteus (K60), Stirling Castle was previously known as MV Island Crown. As Island […]
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