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US Nuclear-Powered Aircraft Carrier to Return to Yokosuka
The forward-deployed aircraft carrier USS George Washington will return to Commander Fleet Activities Yokosuka April 20. The nuclear-powered aircraft carrier was completing routine maintenance March 11 when the earthquake and tsunami struck northern Honshu. The ship departed Fleet Activities Yokosuk
US Navy Plans USD 715 Million Project at Bangor Naval Submarine Base
The Navy is planning to build a new $715 million wharf to load and unload ballistic missiles for Trident submarines at the Bangor base on th… (seattlepi) [mappress] Source: seattlepi, April 19, 2011;
USA: Coast Guard Auxiliary Flotilla 01-07 Plans to Conduct Vessel Safety Checks
Coast Guard Auxiliary Flotilla 01-07 is planning to conduct free vessel safety checks Saturday in Navy Point… (pnj) [mappress] Source: pnj, April 19, 2011;
India Plans to Procure Eight New South Korean Minesweepers
India is planning to procure eight new South Korean minesweepers for its navy to augment its fleet of warships capable of detonating sea min… (dnaindia) [mappress] Source: dnaindia , April 18, 2011;
Centre Plans to Allow Indian Merchant Ships to Carry Light Arms
Alarmed by the rising number of attacks on merchant vessels and the abduction of the vessel staff, the Centre is now planning to allow India… By Sandip Dighe (dnaindia) [mappress] Source: dnaindia, April 18, 2011
USA: Battelle, Levant Power Corporation Plan to Develop Ocean Power Harvesters
Battelle and Levant Power Corporation jointly announced today the two companies plan to develop and commercialize wave energy harvesting technology for ocean systems. Providing consistent, uninterrupted power to sensors, vehicles and communications systems for ocean borne-devices is an industry-wide
USA: General Dynamics Wins USD 565 Million Ballistic Missile Defense System Contract
General Dynamics Information Technology, a business unit of General Dynamics , has been awarded a contract by the Missile Defense Agency (MDA) Engineering and Support Services (MiDAESS) program to provide infrastructure and deployment services in support of the Ballistic Missile Defense System. The
USA: Raytheon Company Delivers Record Number of ESSM
Raytheon Company’s Missile Systems business delivered a record number of Evolved SeaSparrow Missiles last year. The company’s delivery of 366 ESSMs in 2010 more than doubled the previous year’s total. “We accomplished this delivery record in 2010 by improving our already robust manufacturing and eng
NOAA’s Fisheries Service Restricts US Navy Training off Washington Coast
NOAA’s Fisheries Service has issued regulations and a letter of authorization (LOA) to the U.S. Navy that includes measures to protect marine mammals while conducting research, development, test and evaluation activities and range expansion at the Naval Sea System Command Undersea Warfare Center Key
Norway: Flagship Maritime Transport Project Develops Software for Comprehensive Suppression of Audible Warnings
The Flagship maritime transport project has developed software that enables comprehensive suppression of audible warnings in order to avoid large cascades of alarms on the bridge and in the engine room. Precise overview Known as iCAS (intelligent central alarm system), the system is designed to prov
Nato Warships on Gulf Tour Amid Iran Tensions
Nato warships were on Monday moored in Dubai`s main port alongside a slew of cargo vessels on a mission to boost military ties with Gulf Ara… By W.G. Dunlop (dawn) [mappress] Source: dawn, April 12, 2011;
USA: Raytheon Company Wins USD 42 Million Standard Missile-3 Block IIB Contract
Raytheon Company was awarded $42 million for the initial concept development and program planning for the Standard Missile-3 Block IIB, which is the Missile Defense Agency’s next-generation Aegis missile. “Raytheon is the lowest-risk, lowest-cost, most-technically capable provider of missile defense
UK: Royal Navy Ships Set Sail to Mediterranean and Middle East
HMS Albion, HMS Sutherland and RFA Cardigan Bay, together with elements of 40 Commando Royal Marines, have set sail this week as the lead element of the Cougar 11 deployment to the Mediterranean and Middle East. The ships are sailing from HM Naval Base Devonport in Plymouth, and Marchwood in Southam
USA: BAE Systems Wins MSMO Contract to Maintain Six Ticonderoga Class Guided Missile Cruisers
BAE Systems Ship Repair has been awarded a multi-ship, multi-option (MSMO) dry dock contract by the U.S. Navy to maintain six Ticonderoga class (CG 47) guided missile cruisers, either home-ported in or visiting the Norfolk, Virginia area. Included in the five-year contract is the execution planning,