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Joint Interests Could Boost Ties between China and US
The United States and China, by increasing their dialogue and engagement, can build a foundation of trust while fostering regional security and prosperity, the top U.S. commander in the region said yesterday. “While competition between the United States and China is inevitable, conflict is not,” Nav
JMDSF Ships Depart Pearl Harbor
Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force (JMDSF) ships, landing ship tank JS Shimokita (LST 4002); destroyer JS Atago (DDG 177) and helicopter destroyer JS Hyuga (DDH 181) departed Pearl Harbor May 20 following a five-day port visit. During the visit JMSDF sailors conducted wreath-laying ceremonies at the
INEC at IMDEX Asia 2013: Transforming Naval Capabilities to Meet Future Challenges
Permanent Secretary for Defence Development Mr Chan Yeng Kit officiated at the opening of the inaugural International Naval Engineering Conference at International Maritime Defence Exhibition and Conference Asia 2013 (INEC at IMDEX Asia 2013) this morning. This year’s conference, themed “Transformin
HMNZS TE MANA Deploys on Diplomatic Mission
Royal New Zealand Navy (RNZN) frigate HMNZS TE MANA will spend the next month undertaking activities in support of defence diplomacy, in South East and North East Asia. Having successfully participated in Exercise BERSAMA SHIELD, a Five Power Defence Arrangements exercise also involving Australia, M
USA: Austal Announces New Strategic Partnerships
Austal continues to demonstrate its commitment to enhancing its support offering to the United States Navy and other navies active in the Asia-Pacific region, announcing new strategic partnerships with regional shipyards at the IMDEX Asia defence exhibition in Singapore this week. Following on from
Top News of The Week May 6 – May 12, 2013
Russian Navy to Receive Newest Baltic Fleet Warship Russia’s newest Baltic Fleet warship, the Project 20380 Boiky corvette, will be handed over to the Navy on May 16, St. Petersburg’s Severnaya Verf shipyard said on Monday. The Boiky has completed sea trials and undergone a series of final tests at
Indigenous Technology Imperative for Indian Navy’s Growth
Indian Navy is committed to promoting self reliance in military technology said Vice Admiral Satish Soni, Flag Officer Commanding in Chief , Southern Naval Command, while inaugurating a Naval technology seminar organized by Bharat Electronics Limited at Kochi on 03 May 13. The momentous economic gro
Sri Lanka Navy Intercepts 66 Persons Illegally Bound for Australia
Sri Lanka Navy intercepted 66 Tamil persons illegally bound for Australia from India in a multi-day trawler on 06th May 2013. The interception was made by a Fast Naval Patrol Craft attached to the Southern Naval Command 13 nautical miles off Hikkaduwa. The arrested persons along with the trawler are
Southern Naval HQ Welcomes Australian Delegation
A delegation headed by Hon. Brendon O’ Coner, the Australian Minister for Immigration and Citizenship, visited the Southern Naval Headquarters on 03rd May 2013. They were warmly received by Commander Southern Naval Area, Rear Admiral Piyal De Silva and he briefed them on the counter actions taken by
Commander of Sri Lanka Welcomes Australian Minister for Immigration and Citizenship
Australian Minister for Immigration and Citizenship, Hon. Brendan O’Connor met Commander of the Sri Lanka Navy, Vice Admiral Jayanath Colombage at the Naval Headquarters on 02nd May 2013. He was accompanied by Secretary of Department of Immigration and Citizenship (DIAC), Mr. Martin Bowles and Minis
EU NAVFOR Deputy Operation Commander Arrives in Seychelles
The Deputy Operation Commander (DCOM) of EU Naval Force (EU NAVFOR), Rear Admiral Eric Dupont recently visited the Republic of the Seychelles in support of the opening of the new EUCAP NESTOR Seychelles Office. During the visit Rear Admiral Dupont conducted joint talks with the Head of Mission of EU
IMDEX Asia 2013 to Host Record Number of Navy Chiefs
Exhibitors and delegates at the upcoming International Maritime Defence Exhibition and Conference (IMDEX Asia) will have the opportunity to meet more key players from international navies, coast guards and maritime agencies as the biennial exhibition is set to host the highest number ever of Navy Ch
EUCAP NESTOR, EU NAVFOR, and Seychelles CG Hold Combined Counter-Piracy Exercise
EUCAP Nestor, EU Naval Force, and the Seychelles Coast Guard carried out a joint counter-piracy exercise in the Seychelles on 26 April. The exercise involved a mock interception of a suspected pirate skiff in Seychelles waters by the combined efforts of EU NAVFOR and the Seychelles Coast Guard. The
Sri Lanka Navy Busts Indo-Sri Lanka Cross-Border Cannabis Smuggling Racket
Sri Lanka Navy busted an Indo-Sri Lanka cross-border cannabis smuggling racket and arrested 04 Indian persons and two of their Sri Lankan accomplices along with approximately 100 kilograms of “Kerala Ganja”. The arrest was made by Sri Lanka Naval Ship Udara attached to the Northern Naval Command in