Rockwell Collins has received a USD 13.9 million contract modification to exercise an option for AN/ARC-210(V) electronic radio and ancillary equipment for the Air Force. The Rockwell Collins RT-1939(C) (ARC-210, Generation 5) is the most advanced Receiver-Transmitter (RT) in their proven ARC-210 co
During a handover ceremony at the Royal Naval Air Station Yeovilton Cdr Rimington took over the reins from Cdr Peter Hoare, who moves on to an appointment at the Fleet Headquarters in Portsmouth. “I have had a fantastic and rewarding time at 702 and although sad to be leaving such a great Squadron,
The Eisenhower Carrier Strike Group (IKE CSG) arrived in the U.S. 5th Fleet area of operations (AOO) on July 17. The mission of the IKE CSG is to support maritime security operations and theater security cooperation efforts in the AOO. Prior to arrival in theater, the IKE CSG successfully completed
The number of pirate attacks have fallen sharply in the first half of 2012, led by a drop in Somali piracy, the International Chamber of Commerce (ICC) International Maritime Bureau’s (IMB) global piracy report revealed yesterday, but warned that these numbers were offset by a worrying increase of a
Oliver Hazard Perry-class guided missile frigate USS Nicholas (FFG 47) delivered more than four tons of cocaine and marijuana to Naval Station Mayport, Fla., seized from drug interdictions conducted in support of Operation Martillo, July 17. Crew members offloaded approximately 3,408 kilograms (7,50
The Chief of the Defence Force General David Hurley is hosting the annual Australia-US Military Representations with Admiral Samuel J. Locklear III, Commander US Pacific Command and other senior military officials in Canberra this week. General Hurley said the military dialogue is an important means
Military Sealift Command fleet replenishment oiler USNS Henry J. Kaiser (T-AO 187), will deliver 900,000 gallons of a 50-50 blend of advanced biofuels and traditional petroleum-based fuel to the U.S. Navy aircraft carrier USS Nimitz (CVN 68) strike group. The fuel delivery is part of the Navy’s Grea
Rear Adm. Sinclair Harris, commander, U.S. Naval Forces Southern Command and U.S. 4th Fleet (COMUSNAVSO/C4F) attended a military power seminar at the Colombian War College in Bogot, Colombia, July 12. During the seminar, Harris spoke to participants about interoperability between the U.S. and Colomb
TS Galatea has hosted visits from the Ship’s Company of Defender in the past but this was the first with Cdr Nash in his role as her first captain and also since the current Unit CO, WO2 (SCC) Frank Boyd RNR, has taken command of TS Galatea. After colours Cdr Nash inspected the cadets, chatted [&hel
According to Navy Times, the fast response cutter (FRC) Bernard C. Webber of the US Coast Guard (USCG) returned to dry dock at Bollinger Shipyards, three months after its commissioning. Namely, the ship had to be repainted since chunks of top coat were literally peeling from the ship’s hull. Accordi
The Australian Defense Department will use wave technology to power its largest naval facility, the ABC News reports. As we have been informed by Carnegie Wave Technology, they have signed formal power supply and grid connection agreements with the Australian Department of Defense. These agreements
The Navy will deploy the aircraft carrier USS John C. Stennis and its strike group four months early and shift its destination to the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, DOD officials said at the Pentagon July 16. The deployment late this summer is in response to Central Command’s requireme
Talent sailed in the new year completing her Basic Operational Sea Training in short order and achieved a Very Satisfactory assessment from by the staff of Flag Officer Sea Training (FOST) – the Royal Navy’s training organisation. A brief period alongside Devonport followed before HMS Talent made he
Navy Personnel Command’s (NPC) fleet engagement team is scheduled to meet with Sailors, families and leadership to discuss programs and initiatives affecting the career of 21st Century Sailors July 24-26 in San Diego. “The visit is intended to help Sailors and command leadership understand current m
