Contrary to media reporting today, the Chief of the Defence Force(CHOD), General David Hurley has not provided advice or recommendations to Opposition Leader, Mr Tony Abbott with respect to Coalition policy on asylum seeker issues, the Australian Department of Defence informed. “Defence understands
As an another endeavor under the community development programme, the North Western Naval Command successfully conducted a school health clinic, a field medical clinic and a blood donation campaign under the patronage of the Commander North Western Naval Area, Rear Admiral NKD Nanayakkara. The schoo
Stage one of the “Engineering Challenge” kicked off for Aviation Technicians this week at the Royal Australian Navy’s 723 Squadron (CMDR Al Moore). The challenge required two teams of five personnel from 723 Squadron repair a section of simulated aircraft structure following damage that mimicked sma
The upgraded Anzac Class frigate HMAS Perth is ready for action after recently completing a successful Unit Readiness Evaluation (URE) that tested the crew’s competence across all aspects of ship operations. Navy’s Sea Training Group—a team comprised of specialists from all ship borne disciplines—em
The commander of Submarine Force U.S. Pacific Fleet (COMSUBPAC), kicked off the opening ceremony of the 13th annual Asia-Pacific Submarine Conference (APSC) July 22 at the Mercure Hotel in Yokosuka, Japan. The U.S. Navy and the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force (JMSDF) co-hosted the event July 21-24
Joint Support Ship ‘HNLMS Karel Doorman’ departed Galati, Romania, on July 22nd, and headed to the last stage of construction execution in the Netherlands. It is expected that the vessel will reach Vlissingen in 3 weeks. It has been two and a half years since the keel was laid and the works on the v
Huntington Ingalls Industries’ (HII) Ingalls Shipbuilding division announced yesterday that it has delivered the final aft peripheral vertical launch system (PVLS) assemblies to the U.S. Navy for the Zumwalt-class destroyer Michael Monsoor (DDG 1001). The two units for the PVLS were delivered a week
The Royal Navy’s newest commissioned warship played host to 36 Japanese sailors who have stopped off in Portsmouth during a round-the-world deployment. Type 45 destroyer HMS Defender opened her gangway to newly-commissioned officers from the Japanese Maritime Self Defence Force who enjoyed a tour of
Three Japanese warships have arrived in Portsmouth for a 4-day visit to help forge closer links with the Royal Navy. The ships belong to the Japanese Maritime Self-Defence Force Training Squadron and are visiting as part of a 5-month global deployment. The squadron comprises training vessel Japanese
Distinguished visitors from Australia visited the U.S. Navy’s forward-deployed aircraft carrier USS George Washington (CVN 73), July 23. The representatives visited the ship to receive a general orientation of an underway aircraft carrier and to better understand George Washington’s strategic missio
Los Angeles-class fast attack submarine USS Albuquerque (SSN 706) arrived at Tanapag Harbor, Saipan July 23 for a scheduled visit as part of Albuquerque’s routine deployment to the Western Pacific. With a crew of approximately 140 Sailors, Albuquerque has conducted a multitude of missions and showca
Providing a glimpse into the future of carrier strike operations, a Royal Navy Merlin helicopter has been captured hovering above the new Queen Elizabeth class carrier. Although the Merlin from 820 Naval Air Squadron at Royal Naval Air Station Culdrose could not land on the ship, which is approachin
The Bonhomme Richard Expeditionary Strike Group (ESG) teamed up with forces from the George Washington Carrier Strike Group and Australian Defence Force (ADF) to conduct an air defense exercise (ADEX) in support of exercise Talisman Saber 2013, July 22. Talisman Saber is a biennial training exercise
The first of the UK’s fleet of next-generation anti-submarine maritime patrol Merlin Mk2 helicopters have been delivered to the Royal Navy. The 5 helicopters have been handed over to the Fleet Air Arm following an upgrade as part of a £750 million contract with Lockheed Martin. Fitted with advanced
