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First woman to command a carrier strike group retires from US Navy
The first woman to ever command a carrier strike group retired from active US Navy duty in a ceremony held aboard the aircraft carrier USS Theodore Roosevelt (CVN 71) on September 15. Retiring as the commander of the U.S. 3rd Fleet, Vice Adm. Nora W. Tyson was succeeded by Vice Adm. John D. Alexande
West Sea Shipyards launches Portuguese Navy Viana do Castelo-class OPV ‘Setubal’
NRP Setubal, the fourth Portuguese Navy Viana do Castelo-class offshore patrol vessel (OPV), was launched on September 13 at West Sea Shipyards. The vessel is expected to join the navy by June 2018 replacing one of the remaining Baptista de Andrade or João Coutinho-class corvettes. West Sea Shipyard
China, Russia set for second round of naval drills
Chinese and Russian Navy ships are scheduled to start the second round of bilateral drills as part of the “Naval Interaction 2017” set of engagements between the two countries. Taking place near Russian Pacific Fleet base in Vladivostok, the exercises are planned to last from September 18 to 26. Acc
On a stopover in the Med, Russian submarines launch Kalibr missiles at ISIS positions
In what has become a tradition for Russian Black Sea Fleet diesel-electric submarines transiting the Mediterranean Sea from their construction site in Saint Petersburg to the Black Sea, Project 636.3 submarines Veliky Novgorod and Kolpino launched Kalibr cruise missiles at ISIS positions in Syria. T
Indian Navy Kilo submarine Sindhuraj transported to Russia for modernization
The Indian Navy’s Sindhughosh-class diesel-electric submarine INS Sindhuraj has arrived in Russia for her second life extension refit and modernization procedure. Built by Russian shipbuilder Sevmash and commissioned into the Indian Navy in October 1987, Sindhuraj is one of currently nine active Kil
HMAS Adelaide, Toowoomba arrive in Darwin en route to Indo-Pacific
Royal Australian Navy ships Adelaide and Toowoomba, currently part of the Australian joint task group Indo-Pacific Endeavour 2017, are stopping in Darwin Harbour on Friday, en route to the Indo-Pacific region. The vessels are part of a six-ship group representing the largest coordinated task group t
US Navy to christen second America-class assault ship Tripoli
The US Navy’s second America-class amphibious assault ship, the future USS Tripoli (LHA 7), is scheduled to be christened on September 16, in Pascagoula, Mississippi. Thomas Dee, performing the duties of the Under Secretary of the Navy, will deliver the ceremony’s principal address. Lynne Mabus, the
US Navy shipyards in poor condition, GAO finds
A study published by the Government Accountability Office (GAO) has determined that US Navy shipyards are in a poor condition despite efforts to change their state. Although the Navy committed to increased capital investment and developed an improvement plan in 2013, the overall physical condition o
USS Ronald Reagan, CVW 5 complete carrier qualifications
The US Navy’s Carrier Air Wing (CVW) 5 together with the aircraft carrier USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76) completed carrier qualifications, September 9-12. To certify, Ronald Reagan and CVW-5 were required to conduct approximately 200 sorties, take-offs and landings, as well as demonstrate proficiency in
South Korea contracts Babcock for Chang Bogo III submarine weapon system deliveries
South Korean shipbuilder Daewoo Shipbuilding and Marine Engineering (DSME) has contracted UK defense company Babcock for work on the third batch of Republic of Korea Navy’s Chang Bogo-class submarines. Under the seven-year contract, Babcock is to produce and deliver weapons handling and launch equip
Dutch Navy redirects amphibious ship from major Baltic drill to the Caribbean
Instead of sending the largest ship in its fleet to a major international drill in the Baltic Sea, the Royal Dutch Navy has decided to cancel the participation and send HNLMS Karel Doorman to the Caribbean to support hurricane relief efforts. Karel Doorman was supposed to travel to the German naval
Lockheed Martin, Elbit join forces on Royal Navy electronic warfare project
UK branches of Lockheed Martin and Elbit Systems signed a teaming agreement to work together on the Royal Navy’s Maritime Electronic Warfare Programme (MEWP). The MEWP is a project aimed at providing the Royal Navy with improved electronic warfare capabilities. Delivered in increments, the upgraded
US Coast Guard starts structural enhancement of second national security cutter
The US Coast Guard’s second national security cutter (NSC), USCGC Waesche, arrived at Vigor Marine LLC’s Seattle shipyard on September 12 to begin structural enhancement work. The first NSC, USCGC Bertholf, also underwent structural enhancement work and is planned to depart the shipyard later this m