Amphibious & Support Ships
USS Oklahoma City Docks in Yokosuka
The Los Angeles-class fast-attack submarine USS Oklahoma City (SSN 723) arrived at Fleet Activities Yokosuka April 22, for a port visit during its deployment to the Western Pacific. This was the first port visit for Oklahoma City’s crew during its current deployment. Oklahoma City is the second U.S.
Indo-French Naval Exercise VARUNA Kicks Off
Fourteenth (14th) edition of Indo-French naval exercise (VARUNA) started with the arrival of four French naval ships at Goa today. Representing the French Navy is Aircraft Carrier Charles de Gaulle, two destroyers Chevalier Paul and Jean de Vienne, replenishment tanker Meuse and a maritime patrol ai
Image of the Day: AAVs Depart USS Green Bay
Amphibious assault vehicles assigned to the 3rd Marine Expeditionary Force Forward exit the well deck of the amphibious transport dock ship USS Green Bay (LPD 20). The operation was conducted in the South China Sea on April 17. Green Bay is part of the Bonhomme Richard Amphibious Ready Group and, wi
JCG Adds Falcon 2000 MSA to Its Fleet
The Japan Coast Guard (JCG) has selected the Falcon 2000 Maritime Surveillance Aircraft (MSA) proposed by Dassault Aviation to enhance its operational fleet. The Falcon 2000 MSA, based on a Falcon 2000 LXS (range 4000 NM), is designed for a broad range of missions including maritime surveillance, pi
IMDEX Asia 2015 Attracts Strong International Interest
IMDEX Asia 2015 has attracted strong international interest from senior naval officials, maritime agencies and industry representatives who will converge at the Changi Exhibition Centre in Singapore from 19 to 21 May 2015. To date, Navy Chiefs from 15 countries such as Australia, Bangladesh, Brunei,
Indian Navy Nets Narcotics Haul
In a closely coordinated operation undertaken by the Indian Navy and Indian Coast Guard, a boat carrying a large quantity of narcotics was apprehended in international waters, off the coast of Gujarat on April 20. The operation also resulted in the apprehension of eight Pakistani nationals manning t
LCS Crew 103 Wins CNO Afloat Safety Award
Littoral Combat Ship (LCS) Crew 103, currently embarked aboard the littoral combat ship USS Fort Worth (LCS 3) was announced as a recipient of the FY-2014 Chief of Naval Operations (CNO) Afloat Safety Award, April 15. In an official naval message released by the Navy Safety Center, LCS Crew 103 was
Special Operations Train aboard USS Michael Murphy
Pacific special operations and 7th Fleet maritime special operations forces (SOF) conducted advanced maritime interdiction operations and visit, board, search and seizure training during exercise Multi-Sail 2015 while embarked aboard Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Michael Murphy (D
USS Fort Worth Back in Singapore
The littoral combat ship USS Fort Worth (LCS 3) returned to Singapore April 15 after a two-month stint operating in Northeast Asia and Southeast Asia. Singapore is the maintenance and logistics hub for rotationally deployed LCSs and Fort Worth returned to port to conduct a planned maintenance availa
Image of the Day: USS Green Bay Monitors Surface Contacts
Boatswain’s Mate 2nd Class Vincent Neighbor monitors nearby surface contacts from the starboard bridge wing of the amphibious transport dock ship USS Green Bay (LPD 20). The operation was conducted in the East China Sea on April 11. Green Bay, part of the Bonhomme Richard Amphibious Ready Group, is
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Indian Navy’s First Scorpene Sub Undocks Kalvari, first of the Indian Navy’s Scorpene class stealth submarines being built under the Project 75, under collaboration with M/s DCNS, France, achieved a major milestone today with her ‘undocking’ at the Mazagon Dock Limited (MDL). Spanish Navy’s Frigate
Bonhomme Richard ARG Ends US 7th Fleet Deployment
The Bonhomme Richard Amphibious Ready Group (ARG) completed its deployment in the U.S. 7th Fleet area of operations, April 10. During the three-month underway, the Bonhomme Richard ARG, which comprises forward-deployed amphibious assault ship USS Bonhomme Richard (LHD 6), amphibious dock landing shi
Image of the Day: LCAC Departs USS Green Bay
A landing craft air cushion assigned to Naval Beach Unit (NBU) 7 departs the well deck of the amphibious transport dock ship USS Green Bay (LPD 20). Green Bay is conducting operations in Okinawa, Japan, as part of the U.S. 7th Fleet area of responsibility. Image: US Navy
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US Navy Vessel to Take Part in Exercise Joint Warrior Two U.S. Navy ships, the guided-missile cruiser USS Anzio (CG 68) and the guided-missile destroyer USS Porter (DDG 78), led by Commander, Destroyer Squadron (DESRON) 26, departed Norfolk, Va., for Scotland, March 27, to participate in Joint Warri