Cathelco are supplying seawater pipework anti-fouling systems for the new generation of Barracuda Class submarines which are being built by DCNS for the French Defense Procurement Agency (DGA, Direction générale de l’armement) – on behalf of the French Navy. The nuclear propelled submarines are desi
Bangladesh naval ship “Bangabandhu” arrived at the Port of Colombo on a goodwill visit on 30th November 2012. The visiting ship sailing under the command of Captain MIR Ershad Ali (G), psn, BN was welcomed by the Sri Lanka Navy in accordance with naval traditions on arrival. The Commanding Officer o
Extended session of the Black Sea Fleet (BSF) Military Council was held in Sevastopol. Officers summarized results… [mappress] Source: Russian Navy, December 3, 2012; Image: Flot
General Dynamics Electric Boat has been awarded a $7.1 million contract modification from the U.S. Navy to develop advanced submarine technologies for current and future undersea platforms. Electric Boat is a wholly owned subsidiary of General Dynamics. Under the terms of the modification, Electric
Kongsberg Defence & Aerospace AS (KONGSBERG), represented by the Naval Systems & Surveillance division, has signed a contract with the South Korean Daewoo Shipbuilding & Marine Engineering (DSME) for supply of MSI-90U Mk 2 components for three new submarines. The contract value is 55.5 MUSD. “This n
Before beginning of the new training year, Pacific Fleet (PF) Military Council convened to assess the fleet’s combat… [mappress] Source: Russian Navy, December 3, 2012; Image: Flot
Region Southeast (NRSE) announced its 2012 Sailor of the Year for during a ceremony aboard Naval Air Station (NAS) Jacksonville Nov. 28. Air Traffic Controlman (AC) 1st Class (AW/SW) Sara Bailey, of Naval Air Station (NAS) Joint Reserve Base (JRB) New Orleans is this year’s recipient. The ceremony w
It is planned to deploy Ukrainian frigate Getman Sagaidachny to East African coast in order to fight sea piracy, reports… [mappress] Source: Russian Navy, December 3, 2012; Image: Flot
Ford V8 Development Series Supercar driver Chaz Mostert has added another achievement to his list of career highlights, with the 20 year old named as an honorary officer in the Royal Australian Navy on December 1st. During a visit to the Telstra 500 in Homebush on Saturday the Chief of Navy Vice Adm
The Sailors of Carrier Air Wing (CVW) 11 welcomed a new commanding officer in a change of command ceremony held at Naval Air Station Lemoore, Nov. 27. Capt. Kevin “NIX” Mannix relieved Capt. Gregory “HYFI” Harris as Rear Adm. Peter Gumataotao, Commander, Carrier Strike Group (CCSG) Eleven, served as
The Navy’s key autumn deployment draws to a close with the man in charge delighted it has laid firm foundations for future task groups – and especially Anglo-French co-operation. The two capital ships in the UK’s Response Force Task Group – flagship HMS Bulwark and helicopter carrier HMS Illustrious
Gibraltar guardian HMS Scimitar left the Rock behind to make the short trip to North Africa to work with the Moroccan Navy and honour wartime personnel buried in the country. The patrol boat, one half of the two main vessels in the Royal Navy’s Gibraltar Squadron, headed the three dozen miles across
Huntington Ingalls Industries hosted Chief of Naval Operations (CNO) Adm. Jonathan W. Greenert at the company’s Ingalls Shipbuilding division on Thursday, November 29 . Adm. Greenert met with company leadership and toured the amphibious assault ship America (LHA 6). “We’re at Ingalls to see the home
Naval Hospital Bremerton staff members grew mustaches during the month of November in recognition and support of men’s health awareness for the month of ‘Movember.’ The ‘Movember’ movement happens for the 30 days of November to increase not only awareness but also education on men’s health issues, s
