There’s a change of hands in the Indian Ocean as HMS Sutherland has been replaced by her sister Northumberland – as Britain’s constant effort to choke pirates, smugglers and other criminal activity continues. The Fighting Clan is homeward bound for Devonport in time for Christmas after five months e
The chief of naval operations (CNO) visited Naval Support Activity (NSA) Bahrain to view operations within the 5th Fleet Area of Responsibility (AOR), speak with members of the NSA Bahrain community and to visit ships, Nov. 21. During his visit, Adm. Jonathan W. Greenert stressed the importance of m
Black Sea Fleet (BSF) task group heading for the Somali coast to fight piracy is undergoing technical maintenance… [mappress] Source: Russian Navy, November 26, 2012
His Royal Highness Prince Salman Bin Hamad Al-Khalifa Crown Prince and Deputy Supreme Commander Kingdom of Bahrain visited HMS Atherstone in Bahrain on 20 Nov 2012. He was accompanied by Commodore Simon Ancona Royal Navy, Commander United Kingdom Maritime Component Commander. During his visit His Ro
The U.S. Navy is sending three warships to the Mediterranean, near Israel in case evacuation of its citizens from Israel is needed, according to the CNN.com. The warships that the U.S. Navy has sent near Israel are: USS New York (Complement: 28 officers, 332 enlisted), USS Gunston Hall (Complement:
The missile launched on Nov 18 by militarists of Islamic movement HAMAS in the Gaza bay hit an Israeli naval ship… [mappress] Source: Russian Navy, November 20, 2012; Image: military photos
Plymouth-based Royal Navy warship HMS Monmouth is ready to take over the Royal Navy’s deployment to the Gulf during the winter and spring to maintain the continuous British presence. The Type 23 frigate and crew of 215 left Plymouth earlier this summer and will be policing busy shipping lanes crucia
Royal Navy Type 45 destroyer HMS Diamond is on course to make a scheduled visit to Port Sultan Qaboos, Muscat as part of her six-month deployment to the Middle East. The visit symbolises the Royal Navy’s continued cooperation with the Gulf States in the region. Members of the Royal Omani Navy have a
The Iranian Navy’s 22nd fleet of warships came back home yesterday, after completing a 75-day mission in high seas, according to the Fars News Agency. Late in October the warships docked in Port Sudan, where they secured transportation and shipping opposing sea piracy. The Iranian naval task force w
Naval Education and Training Security Assistance Field Activity (NETSAFA) hosted senior officers from the Royal Saudi Air Force (RSAF) on board Naval Air Station (NAS) Pensacola, Nov. 5. Maj. Gen. Ali Juwayr Al-Hamad, commander, King Faisal Air Academy (KFAA) and Brig. Gen. Loaye Yagoub Al-Ali, the
An Iranian naval task force, comprising the Shaheed Naqdi, a corvette-class vessel, and the Kharg, a supply vessel, headed for Sudan has reached its destination on Monday morning, MNA reported. The overall objective of the visit is extending a message of piece and collaboration on fighting “against
Guided-missile destroyer USS Jason Dunham (DDG 109) departed Manama, Bahrain, after a port visit, Oct. 18. While in port, Sailors were able to enjoy the local culture and attractions while also taking advantage of the services offered by Naval Support Activity (NSA) Bahrain. Sailors participated in
