Russian defense ministry decided to tighten responsibility of military-oriented companies for timely and high-grade execution of State Defense Order 2012, deputy defense minister Alexander Sukhorukov told Kommersant. “Defense ministry will consider armament cost calculations in advance. Since May 20
Naval forces of Brunei and Indonesia finished a 5-day long joint exercise codenamed HELANG LAUT 13B/12. The thirteenth annual bilateral exercise was conducted in March 19-23. Brunei Navy was the host party. The exercise’s objective is strengthening of relations, development of cooperation and mutual
Twenty three representatives of leading media agencies from 10 countries of Europe and Asia had a 2-week press tour to Baltic Fleet. Foreign guests visited frigate Yaroslav Mudry and marine brigade. Reporters had a tour on board frigate Yaroslav Mudry and familiarized with the crew’s living and serv
The Navy League of the United States is hosting the 47th Annual Sea-Air-Space Exposition April 16-18, at the Gaylord National Resort and Convention Center in National Harbor, Md. The Sea-Air-Space Exposition is the country’s largest educational and professional maritime exposition and brings togethe
According to Periscope2 referred to Algerian sources, expecting the semicentenary of military procurement independence, Algeria turns eyes not to Paris or Moscow but other European capitals. Having spent EUR 450 mln for Italian-made amphibious ship and modernized two ships in Spain, Algerian Navy is
The events off Libya brought recognition to some of the personnel involved in that long and demanding operation. And further east the work in the Gulf and Iraq has won plaudits for other RN sailors. Lt Cdr James Byron has been recognised with one of the top three military honours – the Distinguished
Assistant Secretary of the Navy for Manpower and Reserve Affairs, Juan M. Garcia III, visited Naval Station Rota, Spain, March 23, marking the fifth and final stop of a three-continent tour showcasing the new 21st Century Sailor and Marine initiative. While aboard NS Rota, Garcia conducted an all-ha
According to Israel National News on Wednesday Israel and Germany signed a contract purchasing the sixth Israeli Navy submarine. Among the attendants to the signing of the contact were Defense Minister Ehud Barak, Defense Ministry CEO, Major General (res.) Udi Shani and Secretary of State of the Ger
Master Chief Petty Officer of the Navy (MCPON)(SS/SW) Rick D. West testified before Congress March 22. MCPON appeared before the House Armed Services Subcommittee on Military Personnel on Hazing in the Military along with top enlisted leaders from the Marines, Army, Air Force, and Coast Guard to dis
Project 949A Antei nuclear-powered submarines will be completed and modernized, Russian Navy Commander-in-Chief ADM Vladimir Vysotsky told Izvestiya. According to him, “we will complete Belgorod and other subs of that project“, reports Izvestiya. Experts suppose Antei-class submarines will be armed
Sailors aboard the aircraft carrier USS Enterprise (CVN 65) hosted a material, maintenance and management assist (3MA) team March 22 as they evaluated the ship’s 3M program. The 3MA team consists of senior enlisted members ranging from chief petty officers to master chief petty officers from Command
Black Sea Fleet (BSF) 17-th Diving School based in Sevastopol trains divers for the whole Russian Navy. Having passed theoretical course, cadets started practical dives. Servicemen directed by experienced instructors are practicing submersion at coast-based training range and at sea from a special v
As of 23 March 2012 the Counter-Piracy force of the European Union (EUNAVFOR) which normally includes between 4 and 7 warships patrolling the Gulf of Aden and Horn of Africa will be joined by two new warships of the French navy; Frigate FS GEORGES LEYGUES and Amphibious Assault Ship FS DIXMUDE. FS G
Sailors assigned to USS Constitution will participate in Phoenix Navy Week in Phoenix, March 26-30. Sailors will kick off their participation by serving as the color guard detail for the Korean War Veteran’s Memorial at Wesley Bolin Plaza where Rear Adm. Patrick Brady, commander, Space and Naval War
