Canadian Navy Ship HMCS Protecteur remains under tow and is now approximately 220 nautical miles (407 kilometres) North East of Pearl Harbor, Canadian Department of Defence informed on March 3. Despite weather challenges these past two days, crews continue to work diligently during this towing ope
The U.S. Navy’s first-in-class joint high-speed vessel USNS Spearhead (JHSV 1) departed Rota, Spain March 2, as the ship now sets sail to the waters off Africa to participate with Africa partners in a series of engagements and exercises. Since departing her homeport in Virginia Beach, Va., Spearhe
On Thursday, 27 February 2014, NATO’s counter piracy warship TCG GELİBOLU (F-493) concluded a visit to Dar es Salaam to reinforce relationships with Tanzanian Navy and to support regional capacity building efforts. During the 3-day port visit, the Commanding Officer of TCG GELIBOLU, Commander Olca
Air Traffic Controllers from the aircraft carrier USS Theodore Roosevelt (CVN 71) completed proficiency training at Naval Air Technical Training Center (NATTC) Feb. 28. During the two weeks they were at NATTC, crew members worked as a team to prepare for their upcoming deployment. “We’re coming ou
The Ukrainian frigate Hetman Sahaydachny with Ka-27 helicopter and special team on board has completed its deployment within the Ocean Shield and the EU Atalanta operations in the Gulf of Aden and now it is docked in Greece for replenishment, the Ukrainian Ministry of Defence said on Sunday. Rear
Plymouth based HMS Portland has demonstrated the UK’s commitment to Nigeria with a successful three day visit to Lagos. The Type 23 Frigate visited the region and conducted training with the Nigerian Navy, hosted a Security Forum in support of United Kingdom Trade and Industry and a maritime secur
Raytheon Company has been awarded $35.5 million to provide the U.S. Navy with AN/AQS-20A minehunting sonar systems and equipment. The system leverages advanced sonar technologies to support the Navy’s critical minehunting missions, ensuring safe access and passage for military and civilian vessels o
The US Navy destroyer USS Arleigh Burke (DDG 51) and the Military Sealift Command fleet replenishment oiler USNS Big Horn (T-AO 198) approach the Strait of Gibraltar en route to the Mediterranean Sea. Arleigh Burke is on a scheduled deployment in support of maritime security operations and theater
Baltimore-based Lockheed Martin Corp. has received a USD 10.7 million modification to previously awarded contract under which Lockheed Martin will exercise an option for post-delivery support for the USS Milwaukee (LCS5). Lockheed Martin will perform the planning and implementation of deferred des
From one proud Texan to another, command of the Arleigh Burke destroyer, USS Winston S. Churchill (DDG 81), officially changed hands Feb. 28. Past and present crew members, friends, and family attended the time-honored change of command ceremony at Naval Station Norfolk, to watch as Cmdr. Christin
Warrant Officer (WO) Jo Jordan was selected as the Command Warrant Officer – Divisional System (CWO-DS) and took up the role in January 2014. This appointment distinguishes her as one of four senior Warrant Officers supporting the Warrant Officer of the Navy, and also as the first female appointed a
The Navy has determined that the U.S. military pilot whose aircraft crashed Saturday on a training flight for the Naval Strike and Air Warfare Center at Naval Air Station (NAS) Fallon, Nev., was killed in the mishap. The crash of the F/A-18C aircraft occurred at approximately 3 p.m., PST, Saturday,
Babcock has successfully completed the largest Revalidation and Assisted Maintenance Period (RAMP) undertaken to date, on Trafalgar class submarine HMS Torbay. The two year programme, undertaken at Babcock’s Devonport Royal Dockyard, has involved a massive 513,000 manhour planned workscope as well
NATO Secretary General Anders Fogh Rasmussen yesterday urged Russia to de-escalate tensions in Ukraine, according to his statements contained in a NATO news release. Rasmussen commented on the situation in Ukraine before attending meetings of the North Atlantic Council and the NATO-Ukraine Commissio
