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USA: Applications Open for Olmsted Scholar Program
Career-minded line and Supply Corps officers interested in developing language skills and regional cultural knowledge are encouraged to apply for the Olmsted Scholar Program, announced in Naval Administrative message (NAVADMIN) 111/12, March 30. The Olmsted program is a unique scholarship opportunit
Australia: Sea King Shark 07 Arrives at Fleet Air Arm Museum
Chief Petty Officer Simon Hustwit’s years of experience manoeuvring a 22.15 metre helicopter were obvious when he reverse-parked Sea King Shark 07 at the Fleet Air Arm Museum yesterday. The Sea King is the latest addition to the Museum’s collection and has been installed in time for Easter and schoo
French Navy Aircraft Releived by Atlantique 2
Deployed since 15 March to take part in the fight against piracy, a Falcon 50M from the French Navy has left the operation and been relieved by a maritime patrol aircraft Atlantique 2. It will operate from Djibouti as is also the case since 26 March for the detection and air control aircraft Awacs E
Greece Hosts PE12 Final Planning Conference
Greece continued to host partner navies this week following last week’s Enterprise Carrier Strike Group visit to Piraeus with the exercise Phoenix Express 2012 (PE12) final planning conference, April 3-5. Military and civilian maritime professionals from North Africa, North America and Southern Euro
Spain Plans to Cut Military Budget in 2012
Spain plans to curtail its military budget on 12-14% in 2012, reports Jane’s Defense Weekly referring to national defense minister Pedro Morenes. At the same time, participation in international operations will remain “absolute priority” for new government, said Morenes. According to him, reduction
PF Naval Aviation Turns 80
Naval Aviation Department was established on Apr 4, 1932 in Far East Maritime Force HQ. Fist combat experience of Pacific Fleet (PF) Naval Aviation was in Aug 1938 during fierce battles near Lake Hasan. PF aviators also participated in war on militaristic Japan in 1945. They scuppered over 30 transp
Russia: Central Naval Museum Hosts Maritime Heritage Preservation Conference
Conference of the Russian Maritime Heritage Association was held on March 30 in the new building of Central Naval Museum. The association was established in 2009 and incorporated soul-mates in the area of preservation, research, and popularization of Russia’s maritime heritage. Representatives of 44
GDEB, US Navy Sign Two Contracts
The U.S. Navy has awarded General Dynamics Electric Boat two contracts worth $25.2 million to perform nuclear submarine and carrier maintenance and modernization work in Groton and Bremerton, Wash. Electric Boat is a wholly owned subsidiary of General Dynamics. Under the terms of the first contract,
Los Angeles-Class Fast-Attack Submarine USS Louisville Visits Malaysia
The Los Angeles-class fast-attack submarine USS Louisville (SSN 724) arrived in Malaysia April 3 for a visit as part of its deployment to the western Pacific. Louisville moored alongside USS Emory S. Land (AS 39) to receive tended support for the submarine tender. “We anticipate performing a variety
Russia: Navy to Receive Modular Ships in Prospect
In the 30-year prospect, Russian Navy will receive modular ships capable to transform from one type to another within short period of time, Russian vice premier Dmitry Rogozin told The National Defense magazine. Rogozin explained that “such modules will be easily transformed and adapted for certain
USS Iwo Jima ‘Breaks Out Green’ with Consecutive Safety Wins
In a naval message released March 28, USS Iwo Jima (LHD 7) was named 2011 Chief of Naval Operation (CNO) Safety Award winner. This year marks the second consecutive year the Atlantic fleet-based amphibious assault ship was recognized for safety excellence. For Iwo Jima Safety Officer Lt. Cmdr Kevin
Russia Sends Warship to Syrian Port of Tartus
The conclusion of the meeting, which was held Sunday in Istanbul by the Friends of Syria group, to support U.N. Secretary General Kofi Annan’s six point plan on ending armed conflict in Syria, followed by a decision to start sending money and communication equipment to Syrian Free Army, i.e. anti-go
Royal Thai Navy Receives 141m LPD from ST Marine
ST Marine today held a ceremony for preliminary acceptance and delivery of the 141m Landing Platform Dock (LPD), which it designed and built for Royal Thai Navy at its Benoi yard. The ceremony held in the morning was graced by Admiral Surasak Rounroengrom, Commander-in-Chief of the Royal Thai Navy,
Vice Adm. Frank C. Pandolfe Visits Greece
Vice Adm. Frank C. Pandolfe, commander, U.S. 6th Fleet, and Commander, Striking and Support Forces NATO, visited with Greek dignitaries during a visit to Athens, Greece, March 27-29. During his visit, Pandolfe met with the U.S. Ambassador to Greece, the Honorable Daniel Smith, and members of the U.S