Amphibious & Support Ships
Construction of Second Two Mistrals May Start in 2013, Russian Defense Minister Says
Funds for construction of third and fourth Mistral-class amphibious assault helicopter carriers have been already factored into… [mappress] Source: Russian Navy, November 2, 2012
Jungly Sea Kings Join FS Charles de Gaulle amid Anglo-French Exercise
Jungly Sea Kings of the Commando Helicopter Force were given a glimpse of traditional style aircraft carrier operations when they joined France’s flagship. The green helicopters, used to carry Royal Marines and their kit into battle, flew on to FS Charles de Gaulle in the Med in the middle of a majo
Force Commander of EU NAVFOR Meets Somali Fishing Representatives, Elders on ITS San Giusto
The Force Commander of the EU Naval Force Somalia – Operation Atalanta (EU NAVFOR), Rear Admiral Enrico Credendino, met with local Somali fishing representatives, clan elders of coastal communities and local authorities on board the EU NAVFOR flagship, ITS San Giusto, off the northern coast of Somal
INTERVIEW: Navy Work Done in ’90s
On the second day of the Offshore Energy Exhibition and Conference held in Amsterdam RAI, one of our reporters made an exclusive interview with the project and sales director of MMT SE Mr. Nils Ingvarson. Hereby we are bringing you a part of their conversation. – What do your activities in the subse
HMS Dauntless Returns Home to Portsmouth, UK
HMS Dauntless returned home to Portsmouth yesterday (Tuesday 30) from her maiden deployment circumnavigating the Atlantic Ocean. The ship was met by hundreds of family and friends pleased to see their loved ones after seven months away at sea. The Type 45 destroyer has clocked up 30,000 miles visiti
Russia: Kamov to Make First Helicopters for Mistral Ships
First batch-produced helicopters Ka-52K for Mistral-class amphibious assault ships will roll off production line in 2013… [mappress] Source: Russian Navy, October 31, 2012; Image: Function
UK: Longest Serving Female in History of Royal Navy Officially Retired
The longest serving female in the history of the Royal Navy has officially retired from active service following a 34 year career. Warrant Officer First Class Susan Morgan MBE joined the Wrens in 1978, serving on five overseas postings and three ships as a Royal Navy Police Officer. Now retiring at
ROS Regele Ferdinand Reflects on Her First Few Weeks on Patrol
Since her departure from the Romanian port of Constanta in September, the crew from Romanian frigate ROS Regele Ferdinand has certainly been very busy. The sailors have sailed over 7000 nautical miles and carried out a range of counter piracy missions in support of Operation Atalanta off the Somali
UK: Defence Secretary, His French Counterpart Witness Joint Military Exercise
The Defence Secretary and his French counterpart on Friday witnessed first hand a major naval exercise in the Mediterranean aimed at further developing the joint capability of the UK and French forces. Secretary of State for Defence Philip Hammond and French Defence Minister Jean-Yves Le Drian witne
USS George Washington Arrives in Manila Bay
The U.S. Navy’s forward-deployed aircraft carrier USS George Washington (CVN 73) dropped anchor in Manila Bay, Republic of the Philippines, Oct. 24. The Nimitz-class aircraft carrier is conducting a five-day goodwill visit that highlights the strong historic, community and military connections betwe
UK: Maritime Medics Tested on Exercise Corsican Lion
HMS Illustrious, the UK’s high readiness helicopter and commando carrier, has been joined by sixteen doctors and specialist nurses and a biomedical scientist to validate the UK’s ‘role two afloat’medical capability. Participating in Exercise Corsican Lion, a UK-French maritime exercise taking place
Norwegian Defense Logistics Organisation, DCNS Ink Combat Management System Deal
On 23 October 2012, Norwegian Defense Logistics Organisation has signed a contract with DCNS in the presence of Geir Kilhus, chief of NDLO naval systems and Pierre Legros, SVP Surface Ships & Naval Systems. This agreement covers follow on technical support for the Senit 2000 Combat Management System
USS Frank Cable Sailors Complete Daylong Series of Community Outreach Projects
Sailors assigned to the submarine tender USS Frank Cable (AS 40) completed a daylong series of community outreach projects at the Guam Veterans Cemetery, Jose L.G. Rios Middle School and a beach clean up along Marine Corps Drive, Oct. 19. “The USS Frank Cable has an ongoing relationship between the
Raytheon Company to Deliver Five Phalanax CIWS to UK’s MoD
Raytheon Company signed a contract for 42.8 million pounds to deliver five Phalanx Block 1B Close-In Weapon Systems to the United Kingdom’s Ministry of Defence starting in 2013. Installation and in-service support will be provided by Babcock Marine. “Phalanx provides unparalleled ship self-defense t