The slides had been installed aboard the newly-built Mistral Class amphibious assault ship Dixmude and the demonstration was part of the shi… (prlog) [mappress] Source: prlog, April 29, 2011;
Mine countermeasures ship USS Avenger (MCM 1) Sailors completed a series of Anti-terrorism Force Protection drills in the Philippine Sea, April 27. The drills are designed to test the ship’s ability to protect itself from potential threats while at anchor and in overseas ports. In addition to the sh
Guided-missile destroyer USS Sterett (DDG 104) returned to San Diego April 27, marking the end to its maiden deployment. During its deployment to the Western Pacific and U.S. Central Command areas of responsibility (AOR), Sterett and her crew conducted maritime security operations and participated i
South Korea on Friday launched a new 2,300-ton frigate that will play a central role in naval operations to deal with security threats including those from North Korea. Under the Frigate Experimental program aimed at replacing aging frigates and corvettes with more advanced warships, the Navy is see
Bollinger Shipyards, Inc. announced the successful launch of the first in class USCG “Sentinel” Fast Response Cutter (FRC), Bernard C. Webber from its Lockport facility. The announcement was made by Bollinger executive vice president of new construction, Chris Bollinger, “We are pleased to announce
Shipbuilders that want to obtain or retain U.S. Navy work should look to the Littoral Combat Ship (LCS) program for inspiration, Navy Secret… (aviationweek) [mappress] Source: aviationweek, April 29, 2011;
The Bataan Amphibious Ready Group (ARG) and 22nd Marine Expeditionary Group (MEU) relieved the Kearsarge ARG and 26th MEU of their duties in the U.S. 6th Fleet area of responsibility (AOR) April 27. The Bataan ARG has assumed responsibilities as Commander, Task Force 62 and will conduct maritime sec
THE Naval Service will make history next month when for the first time one of its ships carries out fishery protection duties in foreign wat… By Sean O’Riordan (irishexaminer) [mappress] Source: , April 29, 2011;
Hydroid, Inc., a subsidiary of Kongsberg Maritime, the leading manufacturer of Autonomous Underwater Vehicles (AUVs), announced that it has delivered two REMUS 100 AUVs to the Royal Norwegian Navy (RNoN). The REMUS AUVs were procured by the Norwegian Defence Logistics Organization (NDLO) Naval Syste
The Danish Defence Acquisition and Logistics Organization has signed a contract with Terma for the delivery of radar systems for the Danish Navy’s three new frigates of the IVER HUITFELDT class, which are expected to enter operational service in 2013. The radar is intended for surveillance and rescu
The commander of a guided-missile destroyer has been relieved of command while the Navy investigates allegations of misconduct… (seattlepi) [mappress] Source: seattlepi, April 29, 2011;
Pipavav Shipyard has signed Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Babcock Group, UK to work together to build next generation proposed airc… (myiris) [mappress] Source: myiris, April 28, 2011;
Netanyahu meets with Security Cabinet, tells Foreign Ministry to continue efforts to stop IHH ships headed for Gaza… (britanniaradio) [mappress] Source: britanniaradio, April 28, 2011;
The operations of the past year highlight the need for the United States to maintain responsive and flexible global forces, Navy Secretary Ray Mabus said at a Defense Writers Group breakfast here today. Mabus said he had just returned from Japan, where he met with 7,000 sailors and Marines who worke
