Amphibious & Support Ships
ORBIT Signs Contract with Asian Navy for Multiple OrBand Maritime C-Band VSAT Systems
ORBIT Communication Systems, Ltd., a subsidiary of Orbit Technologies Ltd. (TASE: ORBI), a provider of mission-critical connectivity solutions in a variety of markets including satellite communications, tracking and telemetry, and communications management systems, today announced a contract with an
USS George H.W. Bush CSG Departs Bahrain
George H.W. Bush Carrier Strike Group (GHWB CSG) resumed underway operations July 14, after completing a four-day port visit to the Kingdom of Bahrain. Sailors participated in recreational and cultural tours sponsored by the ship’s Morale, Welfare and Recreation (MWR) program and volunteered in four
Survey Ship HMS Echo Heads Britain’s Flagship Albion on Gulf Exercise
Survey ship HMS Echo stepped up to the mark when she was charged with leading the nation’s flagship in for a beach assault at the climax of the Royal Navy’s week-long exercises with the United Arab Emirates (UAE). Devonport-based hydrographic vessel HMS Echo is six months into a two-year deployment
Commander of U.S. Central Command Visits USS George H. W. Bush
The Commander of U.S. Central Command, accompanied the Sailors of the nuclear-powered aircraft carrier USS George H.W. Bush (CVN 77) as it transited the Strait of Hormuz, July 15. Marine Gen. James N. Mattis embarked the Navy’s newest aircraft carrier, visited with crewmembers and expressed his appr
INS Airavat Visits Sihanoukville
THE INS Airavat, an amphibious warfare vessel of the Indian navy, made a port visit to Sihanoukville on Tuesday. This is the fifth visit by… (phnompenhpost) [mappress] Source: phnompenhpost, July 14, 2011;
Royal Navy of Oman Gets Three Corvettes
The last of three corvettes under construction by BAE Systems for the Royal Navy of Oman (RNO) was formally named in a launching ceremony at Portsmouth Naval Base today. Employees and guests, including senior representatives from the RNO and UK Royal Navy, gathered at the naval base to watch Lt Gene
Australian Navy Delivers Veterinary Care
Veterinarians and technicians from the U.S Army, Australian Army, Spanish Navy and non-government organizations World Vets and Vets without Borders, concluded a four-day mission to provide veterinary care for the residents of Puno, Timor-Leste, June 20-23. They were there as part of Pacific Partners
Pacific Partnership 2011 Team Arrives in Dili, Timor-Leste
The Pacific Partnership 2011 team arrived in Dili, Timor-Leste, to begin the fourth phase of its humanitarian assistance/disaster response mission with representatives from Australia, Canada, France, Spain and the United States, June 16. Pacific Partnership is an annual humanitarian assistance initi
USS Enterprise (CVN 65) Lands 400,000th Aircraft
An F/A-18F Super Hornet from the Red Rippers of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 11 became the 400,000th aircraft to land on USS Enterprise’s (CVN 65) flight deck May 24. Lt. Matthew L. Enos and Weapon System Officer Lt. Cmdr. Jonathan Welsh manned the Super Hornet for the historic landing. Enos said h
India: Naval Commanders Conference for 2011 Starts at New Delhi
The Naval Commanders Conference for 2011 started at New Delhi on 24 May 11. Over the next four days Commanders of the Indian Navy are scheduled to discuss issues of operational relevance and future plans of the Indian Navy. This bi-annual forum also provides an opportunity for the Chief of the Naval
US Navy Deploys Aircraft Carriers to Support Operation Geronimo
The US Navy deployed an unprecedented three aircraft carriers to support Operation Geronimo, and gave very strong air cover to the SEALs who… (inewsone) [mappress] Source: inewsone, May 12, 2011;
Sri Lanka Sailors Pass Out at SLNS Parakumba in Sampoor
Six hundred and Fifty two (652) recruits belonging to the 202nd, 203rd Intakes of the Regular Naval Force of the Sri Lanka Navy and Artificer sailors of 2nd Direct Entry batch-2010, passed out in a colourful Passing Out Parade held at SLNS Parakumba in Sampoor on 30th April 2011. Director General Lo
Eight Fishermen Arrives to Sri Lanka with Support of Navy
Eight Sri Lankan fishermen, who were released from Indian custody, have arrived to Sri Lanka with the support of Sri Lanka Navy… (sundayobserver) [mappress] Source: sundayobserver, April 12, 2011;