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Raytheon to Introduce Evolved SeaSparrow Missile at Paris Air Show
Raytheon Company and its international partners will introduce a new ground-based Evolved SeaSparrow Missile at the Paris Air Show. The ground-based ESSM features multi-use capabilities for both naval and land-based applications. “Raytheon Missile Systems and its global industrial partners are worki
HMS Liverpool Takes Break From Libya Operations
After two months on-and-off patrolling the Gulf of Sirte, HMS Liverpool took a break from her Libya operations for a spot of R&R – and ceremonial. The visit to Grand Harbour coincided with the Queen’s official birthday – an event not only celebrated in the UK and RN, but also by islanders in this [&
Retired Master Chief Petty Officer of Navy Visits USS Blue Ridge
A retired master chief petty officer of the Navy (MCPON) visited 7th Fleet command ship USS Blue Ridge (LCC 19) to celebrate the 113th birthday of the hospital corpsman rating June 17. Retired MCPON (SW/FMF) Joe R. Campa Jr., visited on the invitation of Blue Ridge Command Master Chief (SW/SS) David
ASW ship Admiral Chabanenko Visits US Naval Base Norfolk
Northern Fleet (NF) large ASW ship Admiral Chabanenko paid a formal visit to US naval base Norfolk on June 20. It took the Russian warship 20 days to get from the permanent basing site to the US east coast. The visit’s program includes meetings of the cruise command with senior naval officer and may
Mine Countermeasures Ship Participates in Training, Community Service in Thailand
Sailors from USS Guardian (MCM 5) conducted mine warfare training with the Royal Thai Navy and participated in a community service project during a visit to Chuk Samet, Thailand June 4-6. Thai officers went aboard Guardian and toured the ship. The crew explained concepts of many different systems, i
China Plans Aircraft Carrier Test Next Month
China is planning an initial sea trial of its first aircraft carrier next month, a Hong Kong newspaper said Tuesday, a move likely to furthe… (chron) [mappress] Source: chron, June 21, 2011;
Baltic Fleet Frigate Neustrashimy Heads for Denmark to Pay Visit
Baltic Fleet (BF) frigate Neustrashimy left for Copenhagen to pay a formal visit under the flag of BF Surface Squadron Deputy Commander Capt 1 rank Alexander Ivanovsky. The BF ship’s visit will be held within the framework of NATO-Russia Council seminar which is to take place in Danish capital city
Ticonderoga-Class Guided-Missile Cruiser USS Monterey Visits Georgia
American Aegis-carrying USS Monterey called at Georgian port Batumi in the morning of June 20, reports Trend news agency referring to sources in Georgian frontier police. Chairman of the Government of Adjara (Georgia) Levan Varshalomidze attended the welcome ceremony, reports Trend. Monterrey‘s comm
Russia: Sea Phase of BALTOPS-2011 Finishes in Baltic Sea
Sea phase of the BALTOPS-2011 joint naval exercise is finished in the Baltic Sea; Russia is represented by Baltic Fleet (BF) large landing ship Minsk under command of Capt 2 rank Alexander Morgen. The international maneuvers were held in four zones of the Baltic Sea; participants practiced interacti
Hunt-Class Mine Countermeasure Vessel HMS Brocklesby Completes her Mission off Libya
After three months ensuring the people of Misrata receive humanitarian aid by keeping their port open, HMS Brocklesby has completed her Libyan mission. But there is no let-up in the international effort supporting the free peoples of Libya – and bringing pressure to bear on the Gaddafi regime – with
Amphibious Transport Dock Ship Welcomes Papua New Guinea, Timor-Leste Ship Riders
Seven soldiers and sailors from the Timor-Leste and Papua New Guinea Defense Forces will complete Ship Rider program training aboard amphibious transport dock ship USS Cleveland (LPD 7), the flagship for Pacific Partnership 2011, June 20. The Ship Rider program gives host country service members the
Australian Navy Releases Anzac Class Frigates Contract
Minister for Defence Materiel Jason Clare today announced that the tender had been released for a five-year contract for the repair and maintenance of the Navy’s eight Anzac Class frigates. The contract is worth approximately $300 million. Four companies or joint ventures have been short-listed to c
USA: Riverine Squadron Conducts Live-Fire Training
Riverine Squadron (RIVRON) 3 Sailors conducted category IV live-fire training on the Salt River aboard Fort Knox, Ky., June 6-11. Category IV live-fire consists of taking riverine boat crews through one to four-boat formations, reacting to land and waterborne events, contacts and various possible an
Russia: ASW Ship Admiral Chabanenko, Shakhter to Attend FRUKUS 2011
Northern Fleet (NF) large ASW ship Admiral Chabanenko and Black Sea Fleet (BSF) rescue tug Shakhter will take part in the FRUKUS 2011 quadruple naval exercise in June 23-30, 2011. Reportedly, FRUKUS is one of the key events of Russia’s naval cooperation. Except for Russia, warships of British, US, a