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USS Sterett Returns to San Diego
Guided-missile destroyer USS Sterett (DDG 104) returned to San Diego April 27, marking the end to its maiden deployment. During its deployment to the Western Pacific and U.S. Central Command areas of responsibility (AOR), Sterett and her crew conducted maritime security operations and participated i
USA: Kearsarge,Bataan ARG Complete Turnover
The Bataan Amphibious Ready Group (ARG) and 22nd Marine Expeditionary Group (MEU) relieved the Kearsarge ARG and 26th MEU of their duties in the U.S. 6th Fleet area of responsibility (AOR) April 27. The Bataan ARG has assumed responsibilities as Commander, Task Force 62 and will conduct maritime sec
US Navy, Coast Guard Ships Arrive in Rio De Janeiro
U.S. Navy and Coast Guard ships arrived in Rio De Janeiro, Brazil, after completing the first half of the Atlantic (LANT) phase of UNITAS 52 with ships from Brazil and Mexico, April 26. Guided-missile destroyer Nitze (DDG 94), guided-missile frigates USS Thach (FFG 43), and USS BOONE (FFG 28), and U
Defence Council Approves Navy Plan to Buy Six Second-Hand Submarines from Germany
The Defence Council yesterday approved a navy plan to buy six second-hand submarines from Germany for almost 8 billion baht… (bangkokpost) [mappress] Source: bangkokpost, April 26, 2011
Kenya: Warship FS Guepratte Conducts Cross Training With UN Office for Drugs and Crimes
During her port visit to Mombasa on the 11th April, EU NAVFOR warship FS GUEPRATTE welcomed a Kenyan delegation on board. This visit was organized by the UN Office for Drugs and Crimes (UNODC) who are deeply involved in the pirates transfer agreement process with East Africa, Seychelles and now Maur
Chief of Naval Operations Visits Russia
Chief of Naval Operations (CNO) Adm. Gary Roughead visited Russia to meet with members of the Russian Navy and further improve international maritime relationships, April 13-18. As the first CNO to visit Russia since 1996, Roughead met with his counterpart, Adm. Vladimir Vysotskiy, commander-in-chie
USA: Booz Allen Hamilton Wins USD 71.5 Million Cyberspace Contract
Booz Allen Hamilton announced it has been awarded a contract to support the Space and Naval Warfare Systems Center Pacific (SSC Pacific) with cyberspace science, research, engineering and technology integration. The multiple-award indefinite-delivery indefinite quantity (IDIQ) contract in support of
Pirates Seize Italian-Flagged Vessel off Horn of Africa
Pirates seized an Italian-flagged vessel off the Horn of Africa on Thursday morning, the European Union’s anti-piracy taskforce said… (cnn) [mappress] Source: cnn , April 21, 2011;
Somalia: EU NAVFOR Releases 18 Suspected Pirates
On 21 April, EU NAVFOR released 18 suspected pirates that had been detained by the EU NAVFOR Finnish warship FNS POHJANMAA since the 6 April. They were released after requests to a number of states, who were considered to have an interest in the case, proved to be unsuccessful. The States either dec
Lockheed Martin Installs Aegis Combat Systems on Two New U.S. Navy Destroyers
The U.S. Navy, supported by Lockheed Martin , has installed the Aegis Combat System aboard two new Navy destroyers, USS Gravely (DDG 107) and USS Jason Dunham (DDG 109). The Aegis Combat Systems aboard the ships have also been certified as fully operational through the tests known as Combat Systems
SECNAV Visits USS Ronald Reagan
Aircraft carrier USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76) welcomed the 75th Secretary of the Navy (SECNAV) April 20, who thanked the crew for their efforts during Operation Tomodachi. SECNAV Ray Mabus expressed his gratitude to the crew during an all-hands call in the hangar bay, praising them for their efforts i
SECNAV Visits Naval Forces Korea
Secretary of the Navy (SECNAV), visited Commander, Naval Forces Korea to meet with the command’s senior leadership and talk with Sailors and Marines April 19. The Honorable Ray Mabus, the 75th Secretary of the Navy, visited Korea during his tour of the Pacific area of responsibility (AOR). Mabus hel
UK: Royal Navy Destroyer Protects Libya’s Civilian Population
As part of the UK’s ongoing involvement in Operation ELLAMY, Royal Navy destroyer HMS Liverpool has been working tirelessly to protect Libya’s civilian population under threat of attack from Colonel Gaddafi’s forces. During the past week the ship has played a key role in Operation Unified Protector
Sri Lanka: “Kirisame” and “Yuudachi” Arrive at Port of Colombo
Two Japan Maritime Self Defence Force (JMSDF) ships, “Kirisame” and “Yuudachi”, with Commander 7th Escort Division Captain Hiroshi Ito on board , arrived at the Port of Colombo today (19th April 2011) on a two-day goodwill visit. The ships were ceremonially welcomed by the Sri Lanka Navy on their ar