General Dynamics (GD) NASSCO Earl Industries has received a $25,072,533 modification to a previously awarded contract for USS Enterprise (CVN 65) Ship Terminal Operation Program in support of the deactivation of the ship. Read more. As we wrote earlier, the U.S. Navy is going to scrap the nation’s o
Future of Ukrainian shipbuilding industry directly depends on the cooperation with Russia, said Valery Babich… [mappress] Source: Russian Navy, November 5, 2012; Image: sharv-yachting
Six sailors from Gulf-based minehunter HMS Atherstone have picked up the gauntlet thrown down by their American counterparts to race in a gruelling endurance event: a 70-mile swim, run and cycle around Bahrain. Six sailors from Gulf-based minehunter HMS Atherstone have picked up the gauntlet thrown
Caspian Flotilla started recruitment of crews for newest corvettes Grad Sviyazhsk and Uglich; construction of the ships is being completed at… [mappress] Source: Russian Navy, November 5 2012; Image: Mil
Falklands patrol ship HMS Clyde returned to the islands from South Georgia ‘plus one’ after helping an injured yachtswoman. Clyde was paying one of her regular visits to the spectacular island, 1,000 miles from the Falklands, dropping off British Antarctic Survey scientists at their research station
For the second consecutive year, Commander, Navy Region Southeast selected Naval Air Station (NAS) Jacksonville as the 2012 Installation Excellence Award nominee for the Commander, Naval Installation Command’s (CNIC) Installation Excellence Award Oct. 31. The station was also the recipient of the CN
Grey skies were no deterrent for Sydney families on Saturday when Garden Island opened its gates for the Sydney Area Navy Open Day. Showcased on the day was the newest addition to the Naval Fleet, the Australian Defence Vessel Ocean Shield. HMA Ships Ballarat (II) and Gascoyne (II) also opened their
Seven graduate aviators from the Commando Helicopter Force saw the culmination of several years hard work as they were finally awarded their prestigious “wings” on graduating from 848 Naval Air Squadron (NAS) at Royal Naval Air Station Yeovilton. Although every course relies upon good teamwork to co
Deputy British High Commissioner to Sri Lanka His Excellency Mr. Robbie Bulloch called on Commander of the Sri Lanka Navy, Vice Admiral Jayanath Colombage at the Naval Headquarters on 02nd November 2012. They held cordial discussions on matters of mutual interests and exchanged mementos to mark the
A handful of Sailors from USS Mississippi (SSN 782) and their families combined efforts Nov. 1 in Groton, Conn., to help local citizens with cleanup efforts from Hurricane Sandy. The Riverfront Children’s Center had several trees uprooted and thrust out across the activities yard of the non-profit c
Passenger Ferry Jetliner, which rendered a yeoman service to the Sri Lanka Navy, sailed back home on 04th November 2012 on completion of her charter hire. SLN bid her farewell at a fitting casting off ceremony held at SLNS Rangalla with the attendance of senior SLN officers. Sri Lanka Navy charted t
Naval Facilities Engineering Command (NAVFAC) Washington awarded a $214 million contract to build an ambulatory care center and dental clinic at Joint Base Andrews Naval Air Facility Washington, Oct. 29. The project will include a multistory ambulatory care center, dental clinic, emergent care clini
The amphibious dock-landing ship USS Fort McHenry (LSD 43) departed Durres, Albania, following a five-day port visit, Nov. 1. While in port, the ship hosted government and military officials from the United States and Albania, and also conducted joint training and operations with personnel from Alba
“In our military families, we see the best our country has to offer. They demonstrate the virtues that have made America great for more than two centuries and the values that will preserve our greatness for centuries to come,” President Barack Obama said in his proclamation issued today declaring th
