Amphibious & Support Ships
BWB Acquires Six REMUS AUVs for German Navy
After extensive trials by the German Bundeswehr Technical Center for Ships and Naval Weapons (WTD 71) in Eckernfoerde, the Federal Office of Defence Technology & Procurement (BWB) in Koblenz has placed a contract for six REMUS 100 Autonomous Underwater Vehicles manufactured by Hydroid, Inc. (a Kongs
Bulgaria: Transas Upgrades Training Complex for Naval Academy
Transas-Naval Academy partnership started in 2001 when Transas Marine supplied its Navigational, later Engine Room and GMDSS simulators to the Academy. In July 2012, Transas Marine has signed a contract with the Nikola Vaptsarov Naval Academy for the extension and upgrade of the Transas Navigational
‘Joint Warrior’ Gets Underway in Scotland
From the Moray Firth to the Clyde warships, submarines and aircraft have been getting ready for the start of Europe’s largest military exercise. Exercise Joint Warrior involves 24 ships, two submarines , 40 aircraft and over 4,500 military personnel from ten countries, including the US, France, Cana
Baltiysky Zavod Holds Keel Laying Ceremony for Russian First Mistral Class Ship
United Shipbuilding Corporation’s subsidiary Baltiysky Zavod yesterday held keel laying ceremony for Russian first Mistral class amphibious assault ship. Moscow and Paris signed the EUR 1.2-bln contract for two Mistrals in June 2011. The first ship is planned to join Russian Navy in 2014, and the se
UK: HMS Duncan Returns to Clyde After Initial Trials
Britain’s newest destroyer, HMS Duncan, has returned to the Clyde after highly-successful month-long initial trials. The sixth and final Type 45 destroyer tested her ability to manoeuvre, fire most of her weapons and flashed up her combat systems during the four weeks of tests off western Scotland.
Royal Navy Roars Into Mediterranean for Key 2012 Deployment
More than 3,000 sailors and Royal Marines are geared up for a three-month deployment to the Mediterranean – the key workout in 2012 of the UK’s new task force. Cougar 12 will see the Response Force Task Group train with the French – including their flagship Charles de Gaulle – and Albanians among ot
Russia: Mistral Crews to Train on First Ship
Training of crews for two Russian Mistral-class amphibious assault ships will be held on the first built ship… [mappress] Source: Russian Navy, September 28, 2012
UK: London’s Royal Navy Reserve Unit Keeps Thames Safe For Olympics
London’s Royal Naval Reserve (RNR) unit, HMS President, was the hub of the Royal Navy’s security operation on the River Thames during the London 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games. With its riverside location by Tower Bridge, and rapid access via road or water to all key venues, HMS President proved
Work on Russian Mistral Ships Goes on Schedule
Works on construction of two Mistral-class amphibious assault ships for Russian Navy are keeping up with schedule, said… [mappress] Source: Russian Navy, September 28, 2012
ATLAS ELEKTRONIK Group Founds Subsidiary in Canada
The ATLAS ELEKTRONIK Group, a worldwide-acting company for maritime defence electronics, has founded a subsidiary in Canada. ATLAS ELEKTRONIK Canada Ltd has been set up to establish a strong and reliable partnership with the Royal Canadian Navy and Canadian authorities. As potential main contractor
US Navy Task Force Arrives in Scotland
Destroyer Squadron (DESRON) 26, guided-missile cruiser USS Gettysburg (CG 64), guided-missile destroyer USS Mitscher (DDG 57) and Helicopter Maritime Strike (HSM) 46 Detachment 2 pulled into the port of Faslane, Scotland for a port visit, Sept. 26. Gettysburg, Mitscher and fleet replenishment ship U
UK: HMS Edinburgh Embarks on Final Voyage
Type 42 destroyer HMS Edinburgh left Portsmouth on Monday (September 24), on her final deployment, conducting routine operations across the Atlantic. It marks a historic milestone for both the ship and the Royal Navy as it will be the last time a Type 42 destroyer deploys on operations as they make
France: DCNS Signs Charles de Gaulle Contract
DCNS has signed a €221 mln (approx $285.1 mln) contract with the French Navy’s Fleet Support Service (SSF) to provide through-life support services over the next four years for nuclear-powered aircraft carrier Charles de Gaulle. The contract calls for comprehensive through-life support services thro
Kuwait: Top Safety Award for Nemesis 5000 Anti-Piracy System
Nemesis 5000, the water canon based Anti-Piracy Boarding Deterrent System produced by Dasic Marine Ltd, receives a top accolade in Kuwait. KOTC Engineer and Team Leader of the KOTC Purchasing Group, Nawaf Al-Shatti has been awarded the top prize for pioneering the introduction of the UK manufactured