JSC Votkinsky Zavod has been massively producing submarine-launched ballistic missile (SLBM) Bulava for the fourth year now… [mappress] Source: Russian Navy, October 01, 2012
Master Chief Petty Officer of the Navy (MCPON) (SS/SW) Rick D. West gave his last ‘HOOYAH’ during the change-of-office ceremony at the Washington Navy Yard, Sept. 28. Chief of Naval Operations Adm. Jonathan Greenert was the guest speaker for the ceremony and highlighted MCPON West’s accomplishments
More than 3,000 sailors and Royal Marines are geared up for a three-month deployment to the Mediterranean – the key workout in 2012 of the UK’s new task force. Cougar 12 will see the Response Force Task Group train with the French – including their flagship Charles de Gaulle – and Albanians among ot
Baltic Fleet (BF) frigates Yaroslav Mudry (commanding officer Capt 2 Rank Alexei Suglobov) and Neustrashimy… [mappress] Source: Russian Navy, September 30, 2012
HMS Blyth, the Clyde-based mine hunter currently deployed to the Mediterranean, has taken up position as “command platform” of a NATO task group in the region. The sophisticated Sandown Class Mine Counter Measures vessel, or MCMV, left its home at HM Naval Base Clyde June this year for a 3,000 mile
Training of crews for two Russian Mistral-class amphibious assault ships will be held on the first built ship… [mappress] Source: Russian Navy, September 28, 2012
London’s Royal Naval Reserve (RNR) unit, HMS President, was the hub of the Royal Navy’s security operation on the River Thames during the London 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games. With its riverside location by Tower Bridge, and rapid access via road or water to all key venues, HMS President proved
Secretary of the Navy (SECNAV), the Honorable Ray Mabus, administered the oath of enlistment to more than 90 Sailors during a special pre-game ceremony before a San Diego Padres game at Petco Park Sept. 25. In front of a crowd of thousands, Sailors stood at attention, raised their right hand and rec
Sri Lanka Navy intercepted 77 persons illegally bound for Australia in a multi-day trawler on 28thSeptember 2012. The trawler named “Nirmani” was intercepted by a Fast Naval Patrol Craft attached to the Western Naval Command 20 nautical miles off Thoduwawa seas. Among the arrested persons are 61 Tam
Marine Corps Security Force Company (MCSFCO) at Naval Station (NS) Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, held a change of command ceremony, Sept. 27. Maj. Mark Cameron relieved Capt. Jesus Mendez as commanding officer. “This ceremony not only showcases Marine Corps traditions and customs for our junior guys, but al
Visit of Japanese naval mariners to Vladivostok finished on Sept 26. After the farewell ceremony to accompaniment of Pacific Fleet (PF) band… [mappress] Source: Russian Navy, September 28, 2012; Image: Mil
Six countries participated in a helicopter live-fire exercise in the Caribbean Sea, Sept. 25, during UNITAS, an annual multinational exercise that involves naval forces from 13 partner nations to promote interoperability and cooperation with each other and is hosted by U.S. 4th Fleet. Participants i
Works on construction of two Mistral-class amphibious assault ships for Russian Navy are keeping up with schedule, said… [mappress] Source: Russian Navy, September 28, 2012
Huntington Ingalls Industries has received a $296 million contract modification, under a previously awarded contract, for continuation of long-lead-time material procurement for and advance construction of the nuclear-powered aircraft carrier John F. Kennedy (CVN 79). The company’s Newport News Ship
