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Russia: Northern Fleet to Take Part in Three Large-Scale International Naval Exercises in 2012
Crews of Northern Fleet (NF) ships will take part in three large-scale international naval exercises in 2012, said NF Commander Vice Admiral Vladimir Korolev. “In 2012, Northern Fleet is planned to attend the Pomor 2012, Barents 2012, and Northern Eagle 2012 international exercises”, reports Western
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
Danish Warship Absalon Captures Pirate Vessel
Danish warship Absalon captured a pirate vessel; as a result of the operation held off Somalia, 14 hostages were released and 25 suspected pirates were arrested. Absalon was acting under NATO Operation Ocean Shield aimed at protection of civil shipping from pirate attacks. “The operation went as pla
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
UK: HMS Ledbury Sails from Portsmouth
The first deployment by a Royal Navy warship in 2012 begins today as minehunter HMS Ledbury sails from Portsmouth. The small Hunt-class ship is due to take her place alongside similar allied vessels in a NATO mine warfare force in the Mediterranean. Over the coming six months, the force – Standing M
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
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
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
The Netherlands to Deploy Military Security Team on Board World Food Programme Ship
From late January onward, the Netherlands will deploy a military security team on board a World Food Programme ship of the United Nations. The team will protect humanitarian aid transports to Somalia against piracy. The Council of Ministers agreed as much on 23 December.The security team will be dep
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
Ireland: Coast Guard’s Fleet to Get Two New Vessels over Next Two Years
The Coast Guard’s fleet is to get two new vessels over the next two years. Transport Minister Leo Varadkar has confirmed that almost €4.4m in funding will also be allocated to the service for the coming year along with an annual grant of €150,000 to the RNLI. Mr Varadkar was speaking during a visit
Iran’s Navy Successfully Test Fires Two Long-Range Missiles
IRAN’S navy successfully test fired two long-range missiles and was planning to fire one shorter range missile in war… (theaustralian) [mappress] Source: theaustralian , January 02, 2012