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NATO Maritime Group to Take Part in Operation Active Endeavour in Mediterranean Sea
Under command of Commodore Ben Bekkering of the Royal Netherlands Navy, a NATO maritime group is ready to engage in the maritime fight against terrorism. In the coming weeks, the Standing NATO Maritime Group One (SNMG1) will take part in Operation Active Endeavour in the Mediterranean Sea. The opera
Royal Navy Destroyer HMS Liverpool Shadows Russian Aircraft Carrier
Royal Navy destroyer HMS Liverpool has sailed alongside the Russian aircraft carrier Admiral Kuznetsov as she made her way north around British waters. The Portsmouth-based Type 42 warship was acting as fleet escort as she followed a carrier-led Russian task group from the English Channel off the so
U.S. Navy Delegation Completes Moroccan Staff Talks Visit
The deputy chief of staff for strategy, resources, and plans at U.S. Naval Forces Europe-Africa and a team of delegates completed a three-day visit to Casablanca, Morocco, to engage in staff talks with the Royal Moroccan Navy, Feb. 3. The visit focused on the U.S. Naval Forces Europe-Africa and Roya
Russia, USA Agree to Exchange Missile Launch Date
Russia and the US tied an agreement providing exchange of telemetry data about intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM) launches, reports ITAR-TASS. The document was signed during session of START-3 bilateral consultative commission convened since Jan 24 till Feb 7 in Geneva. The new agreement dete
Pacific Fleet Task Unit Escorts Fourth Convoy Through Gulf of Aden
Pacific Fleet (PF) task unit headed by Capt 1 rank Ildar Akhmerov and comprising large ASW ship Admiral Tributs, tanker Pechenga, and seagoing tug MB-37 started escorting of the fourth commercial convoy within the framework of anti-piracy mission in the Gulf of Aden, PF spokesman Capt 1 rank Roman M
USA: NMAWC Supports Exercise Bold Alligator 2012
The Naval Mine and Anti-Submarine Warfare Command (NMAWC) conducted a synthetic underwater mine-clearing exercise in support of exercise Bold Alligator 2012 (BA12) at Naval Warfare Development Command onboard Naval Station Norfolk Feb 3. BA12 is the East Coast’s largest joint and multinational amphi
Arleigh Burke-Class Guided Missile Destroyer USS Mustin Arrives in Ishikari
The Arleigh Burke-class guided missile destroyer USS Mustin (DDG 89) arrived in Ishikari for a port visit Feb. 6. Mustin’s arrival corresponds with the start of the 63rd Annual Snow Festival held in Sapporo. While in port, Mustin Sailors will have the opportunity to join tourists from around the wor
Russian Defense Ministry to Purchase More Yasen, Borei Submarines
Russian State Arms Program 2011-2020 has undergone considerable changes since Feb 2011. Now the program provides larger volume of arms procurement, writes Kommersant referring to sources in Russian defense ministry. Major changes have affected items related to development and reinforcement of Russia
U.S Fleet Forces Congratulates Bataan’s Crew
Sailors and Marines assigned to multipurpose amphibious assault ship USS Bataan (LHD 5) received a visit from the commander of U.S Fleet Forces (USFF) Feb. 6. Adm. John C. Harvey Jr. congratulated service members on their successful deployment and wished them a safe and joyous return home. “It is an
USS Bataan Welcomes Aboard Friends, Family for Three-Day Tiger Cruise
Sailors and Marines aboard multipurpose amphibious assault ship USS Bataan (LHD 5) welcomed aboard friends and family for a three-day Tiger Cruise Feb. 5-7. Bataan’s “Tigers” – a term describing the friends and family members of the crew – were transported via bus from Norfolk, Va., to Morehead City
European Union Joins Hands to Tackle Instability in Somalia
The European Union will remain fully engaged in Somalia: this is the message conveyed in the first week of February by the EU during a visit in Mogadishu by senior representatives operating under the EU Common Security and Defence Policy. For the first time, General Håkan Syrén, Chairman of the EU M
USS Harry S. Truman Departs Dry Dock
The Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Harry S. Truman (CVN 75) moved from dry dock 8 (DD8) to her new berth, Pier 6 at Norfolk Naval Shipyard (NNSY) in Portsmouth, Va., Feb. 3. Truman has been in dry dock since March 2011, conducting a 15-month docking planned incremental availability (DPIA). Accord
USA: Secretary of Navy Names 2012 Outstanding Food Service Ney Award Winners
Secretary of the Navy Ray Mabus announced the 2012 winners of the Navy Captain Edward F. Ney Memorial Awards for outstanding food service Feb. 3. “My personal congratulations to all the outstanding food service teams,” Mabus wrote in an ALNAV message. Captain Edward F. Ney Afloat results, representi
Russia to Draw Out Seapower Buildup Plan in June, Vice Premier Dmitry Rogozin
It is planned to develop a 30-year detailed Russian seapower buildup plan by June 2012, vice premier Dmitry Rogozin twitted on Feb 5. “Russian seapower buildup plan for 30-year period will be drawn out by June 2012. The decision has been already made”, wrote Rogozin answering a user’s question wheth