Amphibious & Support Ships
UK: Navy’s Next-Generation Helicopter Begins Most Extensive Trials Yet
Touching down on a Royal Navy warship for the first time at sea, the Fleet Air Arm’s next-generation helicopter is beginning its most extensive trials yet. Wildcat – successor to the trusty Lynx which has served the Navy admirably since the 1970s – will spend the next few weeks flying from HMS Iron
Black Sea Fleet Frigate Ladny Returns to Sevastopol, Ukraine
Black Sea Fleet (BSF) frigate Ladny on Jan 10 had completed her mission within the Russian Navy’s carrier group in the Mediterranean Sea and returns to Sevastopol, reports RIA Novosti referring to Capt 2 rank Nikolai Voskresensky, spokesman for BSF. “BSF frigate Ladny has accomplished her mission in
USS Wasp Returns to Sea to Conduct Qualifications in Preparation for Bold Alligator 2012
USS Wasp (LHD 1) returned to sea Jan. 9 to conduct qualifications in preparation for Bold Alligator 2012 the nation’s largest joint/multinational amphibious assault exercise in the past 10 years. To properly prepare for Bold Alligator, Wasp will spend the next week conducting flight and well deck op
Russian Navy to Attend International Naval Exercise RIMPAC 2012
International naval exercise RIMPAC 2012 will take place near Hawaii since June 29 till Aug 7, 2012 comprising naval forces of Asian-Pacific regional countries. Russia will be represented by destroyer Bystry, a rescue tug and a tanker. The exercise will be also attended by warships from Australia, I
Black Sea Fleet Hydrographic Ship Prepares for Cruise to Monaco
Russian defense ministry’s navigation and oceanography department started preparation of Black Sea Fleet (BSF) hydrographic ship Donuzlav for cruise to Monaco in order to attend 18-th International Hydrographic Conference to be held in Apr 2012. The preparation includes placing of advanced onboard n
Russian Navy’s CG Arrives at Syrian Port to Replenish Supplies
Russian Navy’s carrier group consisting of three warships, a tug and a tanker carried out a formal call at the port of Tartus (Syria) in order to replenish supplies, reported RIA Novosti referring to a spokesman for Russian Navy. The carrier group consists of aircraft-carrying cruiser Admiral Kuznet
France to Offer Russia Any Arms Except NATO Codes and Ballistic Missiles
France is satisfied with its contract with Russia for Mistral-class assault landing ships and ready to continue cooperation in defense area. In particular, France promises to document the contract for construction of the third and fourth Mistrals no later than in the current year. “Following the sal
BMT Defence Services Increases UK Ministry of Defence Recognised Organisation Status
BMT Defence Services Ltd, a subsidiary of BMT Group Ltd, the leading international maritime design, engineering and risk management consultancy, has had its status as Recognised Organisation (RO) renewed by the Ministry of Defence (MOD) with an increased scope. The RO status permits BMT to undertake
Russia’s JSC Tetis Pro Orders Ten More Saab Seaeye Falcon ROVs
Ten more Saab Seaeye Falcon ROVs have been ordered by Russia’s JSC Tetis Pro, bringing the total sold into the Russian Federation to 24 – and more are planned. “Nothing matches the Falcon,” says Head of ROV at Tetis, Dmitry Voytov. “It is small and mobile, yet powerful and simple to use.” He also li
Kongsberg Maritime, Danish Navy Sign Bridge Simulator Contract
The Danish Defence Acquisition and Logistics Organization (DALO), acting on behalf of three naval training centres in Denmark, has chosen Kongsberg Maritime to supply sophisticated new bridge simulation facilities. The contract, which was signed in Ballerup, Denmark on 14th December 2011, was awarde
HM King Mohammed Commisions SIGMA Frigate ‘Tarik Ben Ziyad’ for Moroccan Royal Navy
On Friday 23 December, HM King Mohammed VI, Supreme Commander and Chief of Staff of the Royal Armed Forces, officially commissioned the most recent acquired SIGMA Frigate ‘Tarik Ben Ziyad’ for the Moroccan Royal Navy. The 105 meter long SIGMA Frigate, built by Damen Schelde Naval Shipbuilding, was t
PF Warships Escort Over 80 Vessels through Gulf of Aden in 2011
In 2011, Pacific Fleet (PF) warships continued securing civilian shipping in the Gulf of Aden which is still considered a piracy-hazardous area. PF task unit consisting of large ASW ship Admiral Vinogradov, tanker Pechenga, and salvage tug SB-522 had finished their anti-piracy mission in the spring
CTF IM Completes Mission, Disestablishes
Combined Task Force Iraqi Maritime (CTF IM) declared mission complete and was officially disestablished Dec. 31. CTF IM was established in 2003 as a result of Operation Iraqi Freedom to support the government of Iraq in maintaining the integrity of Iraqi territorial waters and the defense of the Al
Brazilian Navy Signs Contract with BAE Systems for Supply of Three OPV’s
The Brazilian Navy has signed a contract worth £133 million with BAE Systems for the supply of three Ocean Patrol Vessels and ancillary support services. The contract also contains a Manufacturing Licence to enable further vessels of the same class to be constructed in Brazil. The three 90 metre v