Workers at BAE Systems yesterday moved the biggest section of HMS QUEEN ELIZABETH, the first of two new aircraft carriers for the Royal Navy, out of the company’s shipbuilding hall at Govan for the first time. A team of 40 moved the 11,300 tonne aft section, known as Lower Block 04, across the speci
The crew of HMAS Sydney (IV) have strengthened international bonds across and beyond the Navy during their successful port visit to Yokosuka, Japan from from October 6-15. From hosting official funcations onboard, to cross deck opportunities and cultural tours, Sydney (IV) ship’s company enthusiasti
With cheers from family and friends rocking the piers in New London, the Los Angeles-class attack submarine USS Toledo (SSN 769) returned home to Naval Submarine Base New London, Oct. 12, following a nearly seven-month scheduled deployment. Departing its homeport March 23, USS Toledo deployed to the
Ukrainian Navy resumed training of dolphins for military purposes, said a source in Ukrainian security agencies… [mappress] Source: Russian Navy, October 15,2012
Senior American officer Rear Admiral Mark Buzby paid a visit to HMS Collingwood’s Maritime Warfare School as part of a UK-wide visit looking into how the Royal Navy’s global operations are supported. The admiral is head of the US Navy’s Military Sealift Command – its counterpart to the UK’s Royal Fl
First Sea Lord Admiral Sir Mark Stanhope has seen his flag hoisted at HMS Victory in a handover ceremony with the new Second Sea Lord, Vice Admiral David Steel. Earlier the outgoing Second Sea Lord, Vice Admiral Sir Charles Montgomery, had stepped down from his duties after 37 years of naval service
More than 20 spouses and relatives of Sailors stationed aboard Los Angeles-class attack submarine USS Hartford (SSN 768) are lacing up their running shoes and participating in the 19th annual ING Hartford, 5k, half and full marathon, Oct. 13. The runners are taking the place of the USS Hartford Sail
The Royal Australian Navy frigate HMAS Sydney (IV) has arrived in Japan to attend one of the most significant ceremonial events of the nation’s calendar, the Japanese Maritime Self Defense Fleet Review. Japan’s Fleet Review began in 1868 when the Imperial Navy welcomed His Majesty Emperor Meiji off
Sri Lanka Navy intercepted 11 persons illegally bound for Australia in a multi-day trawler on 13th October 2012. The trawler named “Udayanga Putha” with 11 Sinhalese on board was intercepted by a Fast Naval Patrol Craft attached to the Southern Naval Command 93 nautical miles off Great Basses Light
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
