Six West Point Cadets traded one day of classroom instruction for a day learning about supply logistics for the submarine force Naval Submarine Base New London, Nov. 28. Army Capt. Andrew Betson, West Point instructor for the course “Sustaining the Force in the Defense and Strategic Studies Program”
In the nearest two years, Caspian Flotilla (CF) will receive three Project 11770 Serna landing boats; that will considerably improve landing capability of the flotilla… [mappress] Source: Russian Navy, November 29, 2012
An 11-vessel order for DMS Maritime Pty Limited culminated recently with a Rescue Gear Ship 9316, which will be used to support the Royal Australian Navy’s submarine fleet. Damen Shipyards and DMS Maritime signed the contract for the RGS 9316 on November 16 in Sydney, Australia. The vessel will be b
JSC Almaz Marine Yard on Nov 23 launched the sixteenth Sobol-class patrol boat (Project 12200), an insider told Central Navy Portal… [mappress] Source: Russian Navy, November 29, 2012; Image: Turkish Navy
Ten inspectors from Commander, Naval Air Force Atlantic’s (COMNAVAIRLANT) Maintenance and Material Management Training Team (3-MTT) conducted training during an assist visit aboard the aircraft carrier USS Harry S. Truman (CVN 75) Nov. 26-29. The 3-MTT members ensured Truman Sailors were properly co
Triumphant hoisting of St. Andrew’s Flag (Russian naval ensign) took place yesterday on corvette Dagestan being commissioned into Caspian Flotilla (CF). Dagestan is the first Russian warship armed with new missile system Caliber-NK capable to launch several types of high-precision missiles and built
Scientists from the Naval Research Laboratory at Stennis Space Center (NRL-SSC) have played a key role in the development and transition of the Arctic Cap Nowcast Forecast System (ACNFS) from research to operational Navy use. The ACNFS replaces the Polar Ice Prediction System (PIPS 2.0). The Cutting
Pacific Fleet (PF) task unit led by Rear Admiral Vladimir Vdovenko and consisting of destroyer Marshall Shaposhnikov… [mappress] Source: Russian Navy, November 29, 2012
KONGSBERG will debut its latest integrated naval training solution at I/ITSEC 2012, Dec 3 – Dec 6 in Orlando, Florida. PROTEUS INTERACT (Integrated Naval Training Environment for Resource management And Crew Teamwork) is a joint development between the simulation and training departments of KONGSBER
Navy Secretary Ray Mabus relieved Nov. 27, the two top leaders of the Naval Postgraduate School (NPS) after a Navy investigation revealed evidence of mismanagement and failure to comply with federal statutes and Department of the Navy regulations. Retired Navy Vice Adm. Dan Oliver will step down imm
For the second consecutive year, the crew of Pre-Commissioning Unit (PCU) North Dakota (SSN 784) is combining forces to help out the local community by donating toys to a local childcare facility this holiday season. The holiday gift-giving idea was created by Electronics Technician Seaman Apprentic
A Senior Naval Officer conducted a pastoral visit to Bristol’s Royal Navy’s Reserve Unit in the City. Commodore Gareth Derrick Royal Navy is the Commanding Officer of the Royal Navy Reserve, which includes Sailors and Royal Marines, and he conducted a visit and inspection of HMS FLYING FOX, in Brist
Stationed in Leningrad Naval Base, training ship Perekop will head for Bulgaria in April or May 2013 for repairs, a source… [mappress] Source: Russian Navy, November 29, 2012
DCNS and PIRIOU have entered into exclusive negotiations to set up a joint venture specialising in maritime security ships built to civilian shipbuilding standards. The project is part of both companiesʼ growth strategies and will expand their accessible markets. DCNS and PIRIOU aim to leverage thei
