Three USS New Mexico (SSN 779) Sailors are participating in Albuquerque Navy Week, Oct. 2-9. Albuquerque Navy Week 2011, in conjunction with Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta, gives area residents an opportunity to meet Sailors and learn about the Navy’s critical missions and its broad range
This is a 2,000lb mine sitting at the bottom of the Mediterranean, nearly 500ft down, off the Libyan port of Tobruk.Today it is no more, a legacy of the Gaddafi regime blown up by HMS Bangor during a concerted search of harbours in eastern Libya. After spending much of her time off Misrata helping [
Minister for Defence Materiel Jason Clare will visit US Pacific Command next week to meet with senior US Defense officials and regional analysts to discuss Alliance cooperation and capability matters. Pacific Command’s area of responsibility encompasses around half the Earth’s surface, and is home
Adm. Jonathan Greenert wrapped up his first visit to Japan as Chief of Naval Operations Oct 4. During his visit, Greenert toured Commander, Fleet Activities Yokosuka during which he spoke with Sailors at an All Hands Call (AHC) and visited with staff at the Fleet and Family Support Center. Master Ch
The future USS San Diego (LPD 22) successfully completed Builder’s Trials, Oct. 1, marking a significant milestone as the ship progresses toward delivery to the Navy. LPD 22 is the sixth LPD 17 class amphibious transport dock ship and the second ship of the class to be completely constructed at Hunt
Increasingly assertive Turkey is setting the scene for clashes in the eastern Mediterranean. Since Thursday, Sept. 29, Turkish warships have been harassing Israeli merchant vessels in waters off Cyprus, debkafile’s military sources report. They come close enough to establish wireless communication a
The Makin Island Amphibious Ready Group (ARG), along with the embarked 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), departed San Diego Sept. 29 to begin a MEU certification exercise (CERTEX) in preparation for an upcoming deployment. Led by Commander, Amphibious Squadron (PHIBRON) 5, the Makin Island ARG c
Plymouth University Marine and Engineering researcher, Daniel Roper, has devised a new method to make robotic fish more efficient when performing tasks in the water. His research involved looking at the tail movements of fish and applying the same concept to robots. In doing this he discovered an al
In the nearest days Russian Government would probably make a decision on Baltiysky Zavod shipyard which assets are pledged to Russia’s Central Bank to cover credits, said Deputy Prime Minister Dmitry Kozak. Baltiysky Zavod is a member of JSC United Industrial Corporation (UIC) headed by ex-senator S
Forward-deployed amphibious dock landing ship USS Germantown (LSD 42) departed Okinawa, Japan Oct. 1, to commence a patrol of the Western Pacific region after embarking elements of the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU). Germantown will conduct amphibious integration training (AIT) exercises as pa
Pacific Fleet (PF) task unit headed by Guard missile cruiser Varyag has finished courtesy visit to Japanese port Maizuru and laid a course for Mariana Islands (USA), reported RIA Novosti on Oct 1 referring to PF Commander’s press secretary Capt 1 rank Roman Martov. After large-scale exercise off Kam
Northrop Grumman Systems Corp., Bethpage, N.Y., is being awarded $11,840,374 for ceiling priced delivery order #0001 under a previously awarded contract (N00383-12-G-034G) for repairable support for components of the EA-18G aircraft. Work will be performed in Philadelphia, Pa. (84 percent); Baltimor
Romanian ministry of defence has announced tender for repairs and maintenance services to the naval vessels type Corvette class with associated works as required. The Ministry of National Defense is the specialized body of the central public administration submitted to the Government conducting the
BAE Systems Hawaii, Honolulu, Hawaii, was awarded on Sept. 30, a $16,516,656 modification to previously awarded contract (N00024-06-C-4408) for USS Lake Erie (CG-70) drydocking selected restricted availability. Work will be performed in Pearl Harbor, Hawaii, and is expected to be completed by Februa
