Forces loyal to Libyan ruler Moammar Gadhafi fired a dozen rockets at a Canadian warship earlier this week in what the government is dismiss… (canadianpress) [mappress] Source: canadianpress, June 3, 2011;
The Navy has reassigned the second in command of the nuclear-powered aircraft carrier the USS Dwight D. Eisenhower… (scabee) [mappress] Source: scabee, June 3, 2011;
General Nucleonic, Pomona, Calif., is being awarded a $22,159,590 firm-fixed-price requirements contract for repair of components for the main rotor blade system for the H53 helicopter. Work will be performed in Pomona, Calif., and is expected to be completed by June 2016. Contract funds will not ex
A recent visit from a high-ranking Navy official and Lt. Gov. Timothy Murray could soon mean thousands of dollars in savings for Massachuset… By Heather Wysocki (capecodonline) [mappress] Source: capecodonline , June 2, 2011;
Eight USS Missouri (SSN 780) Sailors departed their homeport in Groton, Conn., for Joplin, Mo., June 1, to assist with recovery efforts following a tornado that tour through city last month. The eight Sailors elected to take voluntary leave for one week to assist victims and with cleanup efforts in
Sailors aboard guided-missile frigate USS Thach (FFG 43) conducted flight operations with a Chilean navy helicopter during the Southern Seas 2011 transit of the Strait of Magellan, May 28. The flight operation was completed successfully as the Chilean pilots flying the Dauphin AS-365N2 landed safely
The 5th of May saw the first ever Collins Class Submarine Qualified SN in Australia’s Submarine Force. ABSNSM Stacey Jelley was presented with her “dolphins” by Commander James Harrap (CO HMAS Waller); this presents as a significant milestone with respect to onboard logistical support for Submarines
The Navy will commission the newest Arleigh Burke class guided-missile destroyer, William P. Lawrence, Saturday, June 4, 2011, during an 11 a.m. CDT ceremony at Pier 2, Alabama State Docks, Mobile, Ala. Designated DDG 110, the new destroyer honors the late Vice Adm. William P. Lawrence. During the V
In accordance with combat training schedule, Black Sea Fleet (BSF) strike groups consisting of small missile ships Shtil and Mirazh and two missile boats Ivanovets and R-60 successfully conducted missile firing drill on May 31 at the test range southwestward Cape Tarhankut, Black Sea Fleet. The wars
More than 2,500 Sailors and embarked Marines aboard the multipurpose amphibious assault ship USS Bataan (LHD 5) departed Palermo, Italy, May 31 following a successful four-day port visit. The crew had the opportunity to sightsee and experience the city’s hospitality and culture through tours and exc
RAF Typhoon and Tornado jets struck ten Gaddafi-regime ammunition storage bunkers and a military vehicle yesterday at a site near Waddan in Libya, using Enhanced Paveway II and Paveway IV bombs. The bombs use both satellite and laser guidance to ensure they are as accurate as possible. Numerous seco
JSC Sevmash Shipyard executed decision of Stockholm court and paid over $43 mln to Norwegian shipping company Odfjell (world leader in shipping of chemicals and oil products), reported press service of the Russian company. “Sevmash has implemented resolution of Stockholm court in behalf of Norwegian
The Danish navy has reportedly confronted and arrested a crew of environmental activists “occupying” a 53,000-ton offshore oil rig about 100… (alaskadispatch) [mappress] Source: alaskadispatch, June 2, 2011;
The Admiral Chabanenko anti-sub ship of Russia’s Northern Fleet is headed for the US coast for participation in FRUKUS-2011 international na… (ruvr) [mappress] Source: ruvr, June 2, 2011;
