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Bulgaria’s “Drazki” Frigate Joins NATO Libya Mission
Bulgaria’s “Drazki” frigate will be ready for departure to the Mediterranean in mid-April to take part in the NATO operations in Libya… (novinite) [mappress] Source: novinite, March 30, 2011;
Private Ship Repair Firms in Northeast Florida to Support Maintenance Requirements of Nuclear Aircraft Carrier
Private ship repair firms in northeast Florida will likely be able to support the maintenance requirements of a nuclear aircraft carrier if one is homeported at Naval Station Mayport in 2019 as the Navy plans. Of the 20 surface ships currently homeported at Mayport, the Navy plans to decommission 12
HMS Cumberland Ready to Move into Next Phase of Operations in Libya
HMS Cumberland is ready to move into the next phase of operations in Libya by enforcing the arms embargo under UN Security Council Resolutions 1970 and 1973. The Royal Navy Type 22 frigate has been a key part of the UK’s response to the crisis in Libya since the beginning of the troubles in [&hellip
Raytheon LLC Wins US Army Forces Command Contract
Raytheon Technical Services Company LLC (RTSC), a subsidiary of Raytheon Company, has won a U.S. Army Forces Command contract to provide an expedited process in satisfying the needs of operational customers throughout the U.S. Army and the Department of Defense. This indefinite-delivery, indefinite-
USA: CAE Wins USD 100 Million Military Contracts
CAE today announced it has been awarded a series of military contracts in more than 10 countries and valued at approximately C$100 million, including: a contract with the United States Navy to build P-3C training devices for the Taiwan Navy; a contract with the United States Navy to perform a major
Australia’s Chief of Navy Calls Meeting to Discuss HMAS ‘Success’ Inquiry
Navy members from all over Australia have gathered today to discuss the outcomes of the recent inquiry into unacceptable behaviour on board HMAS ‘Success’. “Leadership Day” gatherings were coordinated by the commanding officers of all Royal Australian Navy (RAN) ships and establishments. Members wer
USA: Ships Were in Position for Odyssey Dawn, Chief of Naval Operations Says
While Operation Odyssey Dawn brewed up quickly, the U.S. Navy already was positioned for operations over Libya, the chief of naval operations (CNO) said March 23. CNO Adm. Gary Roughead told the Defense Writers Group that having Navy ships and submarines in the Mediterranean Sea enabled a quick resp
USA: SECNAV Announces FY 2010 Environmental Award Winners
Secretary of the Navy (SECNAV) Ray Mabus announced the winners of the FY 2010 Secretary of the Navy Environmental Awards competition March 23, 2011. “Your impressive accomplishments and steadfast dedication to a greener future are exactly what’s important in the Navy and Marine Corps leadership team
USS Abraham Lincoln Set to Return to Homeport on March 24
USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72) will arrive to its homeport of Everett, Wash., March 24 after a six-month deployment to the Western Pacific and U.S. Central Command areas of responsibility. Lincoln left Everett Sept. 7, 2010. “The people of this community and Americans across this great nation can be e
Australia: Group Fighting Plans to Scuttle ex-HMAS Adelaide Hasn’t Given up its Bid to Stop the Event
The group fighting plans to scuttle the ex-HMAS Adelaide off the New South Wales central coast hasn’t given up its bid to stop the event, fo… (abc) [mappress] Source: abc,March 23, 2011;
Lockheed Martin Delivers AN/UYQ-70 Combat Console Suite to U.S. Navy
Lockheed Martin recently delivered the 8,000th AN/UYQ-70 combat console suite to the U.S. Navy, marking a key milestone for a system that is currently installed on 90 percent of the Navy’s commissioned ships. The milestone Q-70 System will be installed on the USS Minnesota (SSN 783) Virginia-class s
Navy Boat Carrying Asylum Seekers Arrive at Broome in Western Australia
A navy boat carrying asylum seekers has docked at Broome in Western Australia’s North West… (abc) [mappress] Source: abc, March 22, 2011;
U.S. Navy to Become Lead Service in Implementing America’s Missile Defense Strategy
Earlier this month, the cruiser USS Monterey entered the Mediterranean Sea on a new mission. The Monterey was built three decades ago at the… by Loren Thompson Read More [mappress] Source: forbes, March 22, 2011;
British Armed Forces Launch Strike Against Libyan Air Defence Systems
British Armed Forces have participated in another co-ordinated strike against Libyan Air Defence systems tonight, Sunday 20 March 2011. The Chief of Defence Staff’s Strategic Communications Officer Major General John Lorimer said: “I can confirm that British Armed Forces have participated in another