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Australia: First “at Sea” Trial for NUSHIP Canberra
NUSHIP Canberra, the first of two Landing Helicopter Dock ships being built for the Australian Defence Force, sailed yesterday for the first time under her own propulsion as part of the sea trials and testing program. Canberra departed the BAE Systems dockyard at Williamstown where the ship will u
Hetman Sahaydachny Remains Loyal to Ukraine
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
HMS Portland Visits Lagos, Nigeria
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
Lockheed Martin Bags USS Milwaukee Contract Modification
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
USS Winston S. Churchill Changes Command
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
UK: Two Lynx Helicopters Return Home
Royal Naval Air Station (RNAS) Yeovilton has welcomed home not one but two Lynx Helicopters, as they landed simultaneously after months away on their very different global deployments. HMS Daring circled the globe, sailing 44,000 miles during a nine-month deployment with Lynx Flight 200 on board a
Removal of Syrian Chemical Weapons Taking Too Slow, US Officials Warn
Chemical materials designated for destruction are slowly being transported for consolidation at the Syrian port of Latakia, and the United States is urging the Syrian government to accelerate this process, Defense Department spokesman Army Col. Steven Warren told reporters on Thursday in Washington.
NATO Secretary General Calls Russia to Lower Tensions in Ukraine
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
Spanish, Portuguese & US Marines Bolster Interoperability in Crisis Response
From February 20th to the 26th, Naval Forces and Marine Corps units from Spain, the Unites States and Portugal participated in the amphibious exercise PHIBLEX-14 in the Gulf of Cadiz and the ‘Sierra del Retín’ range. The goal of the exercise has been to enhance the interoperability between the Spa
Australian DSTO, Lockheed Martin Ink Strategic Alliance
Australian Defence Science and Technology Organisation (DSTO) and Lockheed Martin Australia have signed a new strategic alliance to collaborate on a range of technologies for strengthening defence and national security. The agreement was signed for DSTO by the Chief Defence Scientist Dr Alex Zelin
Top News of the Week Feb 24 – Mar 2, 2014
Ukrainian Frigate Hetman Sahaidachny Heads Home Ukrainian frigate Hetman Sahaidachny has successfully completed an operational tour with the EU Naval Force and is now sailing towards her home port of Sevastopol in the Ukraine. USS Taylor’s Commander Relieved of Duties Capt. Jim Aiken, commander, Tas
Philippines Minister Welcomes HMS Daring Home
HMS Daring was given a special welcome by top Philippines officials as she returned home from a marathon nine-month global deployment which included vital humanitarian relief in the wake of Typhoon Haiyan. Two senior officials from the Philippines Embassy in London greeted the Type 45 destroyer in
Italian Navy Gets Third FREMM Frigate
Two months after the final acceptance of the FoC ASW Virginio Fasan the Italian Navy has enlarged the existing fleet with the third FREMM Frigate, Carlo MARGOTTINI. The ceremony was held at the Fincantieri shipyard in Muggiano, La Spezia (Italy). The FREMM Margottini is in Anti Submarine Warfare c
Ukrainian Frigate Hetman Sahaidachny Heads Home
Ukrainian frigate Hetman Sahaidachny has successfully completed an operational tour with the EU Naval Force and is now sailing towards her home port of Sevastopol in the Ukraine. The Ukrainian frigate joined the EU Naval Force on Friday 3 January 2014, after first deploying with NATO’s counter- pi