Authorities
Bulgarian Navy Receives First of Three Panther Helicopters
The Bulgarian Navy has formally received the first out of a total of three Panther helicopters in a highly troubled supply deal that Bulgarian Defense Ministry made with Eurocopter. The first “Panther” was welcomed at a ceremony at the naval helicopter base “Chayka” near the Black Sea city of Varna
Russia: Pacific Fleet Task Unit Starts Escorting of First Convoy
Upon termination of preparatory phase, Pacific Fleet (PF) task unit led by large ASW ship Admiral Panteleyev started escorting of the first convoy. Admiral Panteleyev and salvage tug Fotiy Krylov are escorting the first convoy consisting of nine merchant ships under different flags. The convoy moves
Royal Navy Frees Sailors from Hijacked Ship in Indian Ocean
Sailors have been freed from a hijacked ship in the Indian Ocean thanks to a Royal Navy boarding team. Distress signals from the Montecristo bulk carrier were picked up by support ship RFA Fort Victoria. The floating warehouse – which can provide Royal Navy warship with food, spare parts, ammunition
Pacific Fleet Task Unit Arrives at Mariana Islands, USA
After the visit to Japanese port Maizuru, Pacific Fleet (PF) task unit headed by Guard missile cruiser Varyag arrived at Mariana Islands (USA) and called at Apra Harbor; when the visit is finished, Russian and American servicemen will hold anti-terror exercise, reported RIA Novosti on Oct 11 referri
Russia: Nuclear-Powered Attack Submarine Nerpa to Take Sea Late in October
Nuclear-powered attack submarine (SSN) Nerpa, which is to be leased to India, will take the sea late in Oct to complete trial program, said a spokesman for Russian Navy Main HQ on Oct 7. “The submarine is going to sail off on Oct 30. Russian-Indian crew will work at sea for over two weeks. […
Monument to Russian Sailors Opened In Greek Island Vido
A monument to Russian sailors of Admiral Fyodor Ushakov’s squadron was opened on Oct 8 on Greek island Vido as a part of 10th international public forum “Russian Week on Corfu”, report the festivity initiators. In 1799, the battle at Vido under command of Admiral F. Ushakov founded liberation of Cor
Spain: Navantia Inks Contract for 12 New LCM-1E Landing Crafts
Navantia, the Spanish shipbuilder undertaking the construction of Australia’s new Air-Warfare Destroyers (AWD) and two amphibious ships (LHD), will now build 12 new landing craft to compliment the new Canberra-class landing helicopter dock (LHD) amphibious ships, following a decision by the Federal
Russia: Defense Ministry Inspects BSF
Military administration agencies of Black Sea Fleet (BSF) are passing comprehensive tests in accordance with working plan of Russian Defense Ministry Inspection. In particular, inspection group headed by Principal Military Inspector Gen Lt Gennady Borisov held ceremonial review of the fleet’s top-ra
Russia: Northern Fleet Task Unit Passes Gibraltar
Russian Navy’s task unit consisting of large ASW ship Severomorsk, tanker Yelnya, and salvage tug SB-406 has passed the Strait of Gibraltar and is following the assigned course in the Bay of Biscay. Russian ships have excellently accomplished anti-piracy mission in the Gulf of Aden and are returning
US, Spain Agree to Deploy Aegis-Carrying Ships
US Navy’s Aegis-carrying ships will be stationed in the Mediterranean Sea off Spain under US plan of missile defense deployment in Europe, said American officials on Oct 5. According to their statements, that decision was made by the US Administration and agreed with Spanish government, reports ITAR
Amphibious Assault Warship HMS Bulwark Heads Major Military Exercise off North-West Scotland
French marines get a soaking as a Zodiac raider from HMS Bulwark approaches the Scottish coast in the opening stages of the largest military exercise staged in the UK this autumn. Right now, Joint Warrior – a test of land, sea and air forces from ten nations including Britain – is reaching the half-
Russia: Navy Commander Sets Tasks for Industry
Russian Navy Commander-in-Chief Admiral Vladimir Vysotsky held a working conference on Sept 30 at Sevmash shipyard with participation of industrialists, told the yard’s press service to Central Navy Portal. The conference was attended by Chief of Navy Main HQ Admiral Alexander Tatarinov, directors o
UK: 7th TRADE Meeting Took Place at EU NAVFOR Operational Headquarters
The 7th meeting of the Training Awareness and De-confliction (TRADE) group took place on 4 October at the Operational Headquarters of EU NAVFOR Operation ATALANTA in Northwood. “TRADE is a very useful tool to co-ordinate and de-conflict training by different stakeholders”, said Rear Admiral Christia
Spain: Secretary of Defense Announces Stationing of Aegis Ships at Rota
Statement made Oct. 5 by Secretary of Defense Leon E. Panetta on stationing Aegis ships at Rota, Spain: “Good afternoon. I am delighted to be here. This is my first meeting here at NATO as secretary of defense and I am particularly delighted to be here alongside President Zapatero and Secretary-Gene