The Department of the Navy (DoN) was held a ‘Tribute to Diversity’ in the Pentagon’s Center Courtyard in Arlington, Va. Oct. 12. Following the ceremony, the event’s keynote speaker, Secretary of the Navy Ray Mabus, along with Chief of Naval Operations Adm. Jonathan Greenert, DoN Assistant for Admini
First test launches of air-based BrahMos cruise missile are scheduled in 2013, deputy director general of… [mappress] Source: Russian Navy, October 15,2012
Naval Station Norfolk (NSN) held a birthday celebration to mark the Navy’s 237th birthday on the base parade field Oct. 12. Capt. David Culler, commanding officer of NSN, said in his opening remarks it is the Sailors who create and preserve the Navy’s heritage for those in the future to uphold. “Fro
Naval personnel attached to the SLNS Gotaimbara of the Northern Naval Command arrested 5 persons who were transferring 1096 of conch shells at the Kurikadduwan Jetty on 12th October 2012. The arrested persons with the items were handed over to Kayts Police for further investigations. [mappress] Nava
The U.S Navy submarine and Aegis cruiser that collided off the East Coast October 13, arrived in port Oct. 14. USS Montpelier (SSN 765) arrived at Naval Submarine Base Kings Bay and USS San Jacinto (CG 56) arrived at Naval Station Mayport to further assess and evaluate the damage that resulted from
Exercise Joint Warrior 12-2 concluded off the coast of Scotland, Oct. 11. Destroyer Squadron (DESRON) 26 took part in the exercise with guided-missile cruiser USS Gettysburg (CG 64), guided-missile destroyer USS Mitscher (DDG 57) fleet replenishment ship USNS Leroy Grumman (TAO 195), Helicopter Mari
The USS George Washington and USS John C. Stennis Carrier Strike Groups (CSGs) steamed together in the Andaman Sea Oct. 12, conducting integrated flight operations while also practicing surface and anti-submarine drills. Located in the northeast edge of the Indian Ocean, the Andaman Sea narrows to f
HMS Diamond demonstrated the Royal Navy’s expertise in board and search when she joined forces with Emirati allies for exercises in the Gulf. The new destroyer linked up with the UAE frigate Murayjib for Exercise Falcon Warrior, laying on a comprehensive boarding exercise involving her Lynx and spec
Imposition of a penalty upon Russia for delayed delivery of aircraft carrier INS Vikramaditya was not in question at the… [mappress] Source: Russian Navy, October 12, 2012
The commanding officer of the new facility that are being built for the Royal Navy’s fleet of landing craft, hovercraft and fast offshore raiding craft has hailed it as a fantastic site. This part of the Devonport Landing Craft Collocation Project is a £30.2 million project located within HM Naval B
Naval personnel attached to SLNS Vijaya of the North-western Naval Command arrested three persons with 1,049.43 kilograms of dry sea cucumbers along with 2 Fiber Glass Dinghies South-west of Arippu on 11th October 2012. The arrest was made while they were transferring the sea cucumbers from India. T
The Chief of Naval Operations and the Master Chief Petty Officer of the Navy hosted a worldwide all hands call and reenlistment at the Washington Navy Yard Oct. 11. Adm. Jonathan Greenert and MCPON Mike Stevens answered questions during the broadcast which was held at the National Museum of the U.S.
Sri Lanka Navy arrested 112 persons illegally bound for Australia in a multi-day trawler on 11th October 2012. The trawler named “St. Anthony-2” with 91 Tamils, 14 Sinhalese and 7 Muslims on board was intercepted by a Fast Naval Patrol Craft attached to the Western Naval Command off Chilaw seas. Amo
The new Project 20380 corvette Boiky built by JSC Severnaya Verf shipyard for Baltic Fleet (BF) is passing sea trials in the fleet’s test ranges… [mappress] Source: Russian Navy, October 12, 2012; Image: Flot
