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USA: Admiral Greenert Emphasizes Cooperation at 20th International Seapower Symposium
Chief of Naval Operations Adm. Jonathan W. Greenert closed the largest International Seapower Symposium (ISS) in the annual gathering’s history at the U.S. Naval War College, Oct. 21. Speaking to participants from 111 nations in attendance, Greenert reflected on the insights he received from regiona
SAIC Signs USD 42 Million Navy Contract
Science Applications International Corporation (SAIC) announced today it was awarded a prime contract by the United States Navy to provide operational and tactical support to United States Fleet Forces Command (USFF). The single-award contract has a six-month period of performance, four one-month o
Irving Shipbuilding Celebrates Selection to Negotiate Right to Build Canada’s Future Combat Fleet
Irving Shipbuilding celebrated its successful selection to negotiate the right to build Canada’s future combat fleet under the National Shipbuilding Procurement Strategy (NSPS). The company gathered late in the day to recognize its employees, community and government partners, and Canadians from coa
Imtech Marine Takes Part in Major Canadian Shipbuilding Programme
Imtech N.V. (technical services provider in Europe and in the global marine market) announces that Imtech Marine will be involved in the realisation of the Canadian government’s National Shipbuilding Procurement Strategy (NSPS) programme as a technology partner of Seaspan Vancouver Shipyards. This p
Russia: Navy Veterans, Kids Paid Honors to Fallen Heroes
Two events – 315th anniversary of Russian Navy’s foundation and White Cranes Poetry Day related to servicemen fallen in battles – were held on Oct 20 in Youth Movement Museum in Ryazan, Russia. In 1696 Peter the Great issued the first law about fleet. Today’s Russian Navy operates surface and submar
Russia: Baltic Fleet ASW Helicopter Squadron Conducts Flight Drills
Pilots of Baltic Fleet (BF) ASW Helicopter Squadron conducted flight drills. The plan included practice of takeoff and landing techniques at Donskoye military airfield, flights to assigned sea zone for air reconnaissance, and search of “enemy” submarines in day and night time. Night flights take spe
UK: Fifth Type 45 Destroyer Built by BAE Systems Sets Sail on Maiden Voyage
Defender, the fifth Type 45 destroyer built by BAE Systems, has today set sail from the company’s Scotstoun shipyard to embark on her first stage sea trials off the west coast of Scotland. Exactly two years since her launch on 21 October 2009, Defender will spend approximately three weeks at sea, du
French Navy Receives OPV L’Adroit
Less than two years after construction began, the Gowind offshore patrol vessel L’Adroit, an innovative maritime safety & security platform, has been made available to the French Navy. Built by DCNS under a self-funded programme, the ship incorporates a number of major technological innovations and
HMAS Toowoomba Hands Over Maritime Security Duties to HMAS Parramatta in Middle East
HMAS Toowoomba handed over maritime security duties to HMAS Parramatta in the Middle East this week after completing a successful six-month deployment as part of Operation SLIPPER. HMAS Toowoomba is now heading home to Fleet Base West in Rockingham, Western Australia, after travelling more than 35,0
First Sea Lord, Chief of Naval Staff of British Royal Navy Visits USS Missouri
The first sea lord and chief of naval staff of the British Royal Navy visited the Virginia-class attack submarine USS Missouri (SSN 780), the seventh ship of the class, during his tour of General Dynamics Electric Boat, Oct. 17. Adm. Mark Stanhope serves as the Royal Navy’s professional head and cha
US Navy Announces Launch of First Egyptian Navy Fast Missile Craft
The U.S. Navy announced the launch of the first Egyptian Navy Fast Missile Craft (FMC) from VT Halter Marine’s Pascagoula, Miss., shipyard, Oct. 20, marking a key milestone in the ship’s construction process. The primary mission of the FMC is to conduct independent and joint operations, primarily ag
USA: Pre-Commissioning Unit North Dakota COB Conducts First Namesake Visit
The chief of the boat (COB) assigned to Pre-Commissioning Unit (PCU) North Dakota (SSN 784) is participating in his first namesake visit to bring awareness to the Virginia class submarine, Oct. 20-23. PCU North Dakota’s Chief of the Boat Master Chief Electronics Technician (SS/DV) Timothy A. Preabt,
USA: Ray Mabus Addresses International Seapower Symposium Delegation
Secretary of the Navy Ray Mabus addressed the world’s maritime leaders at the 20th International Seapower Symposium (ISS) at the U.S. Naval War College Oct. 20. The secretary stressed the importance of maritime cooperation and global presence as nations work to manage a plethora of shared challenges
Australian Defence Force Formally Takes Over Largs Bay Ship
Minister for Defence Stephen Smith and Minister for Defence Materiel Jason Clare today announced that the Largs Bay, now ADF Ship Choules, had been formally handed to the Australian Defence Force at Falmouth Dockyard in the United Kingdom. ADF Ship Choules will set sail for Australia next month, arr