Australian Minister for Defence Senator David Johnston announced the United States Navy has executed an Advanced Acquisition Contract for Australia’s P-8A Poseidon aircraft. Senator Johnston said this key Defence procurement would allow the withdrawal of the ageing AP-3C Orion fleet, and enable Bo
HNLMS Van Speijk, the Royal Netherlands Navy (RNLN) multipurpose frigate, arrived on the African east coast for her participation within the EU Naval Force. However, before entering the area of operations further preparation was necessary: additional specific training for the mission and the integ
On Tuesday 26 August 2014, HMAS Stuart held a tour for the coalition observers participating in Exercise KAKADU 2014 to familiarise themselves with the ship while it was alongside Fort Hill Wharf, Darwin. Stuart’s Commanding Officer, Commander Aaron Nye and the ship’s company welcomed the represen
Naval Facilities Engineering Command (NAVFAC) Southeast announced the first task order from a $240 million indefinite-delivery indefinite-quantity (IDIQ) multiple award design-build construction contract Aug. 26. Carothers Construction Inc., of Oxford, Mississippi, was awarded the initial task ord
The U.S. Navy awarded General Dynamics Bath Iron Works a $100 million contract to provide planning yard services for the Littoral Combat Ship (LCS) program. General Dynamics Bath Iron Works is a business unit of General Dynamics. Bath Iron Works, as the LCS Planning Yard, will provide maintenance
The Ticonderoga-class guided-missile cruiser USS Vella Gulf (CG 72) departed the Black Sea after a series of engagements promoting peace and stability in the region, Aug. 25. While in the Black Sea, Vella Gulf’s mission was to work with NATO allies and partners, demonstrating the United States’ co
On the first day of Exercise Kakadu 2014, HMA Ships Sydney and Stuart held an Official Reception last night alongside Fort Hill Wharf, Darwin. Rear Admiral Stuart Mayer, CSC and Bar, Commander Australian Fleet, hosted the event and warmly welcomed representatives from the exercise’s participating
Known as the homeport for most of the Armidale Class Patrol Boat fleet of the Royal Australian Navy (RAN), Darwin’s HMAS Coonawarra is currently playing host to the Navy’s largest multinational warfare exercise, Exercise Kakadu. Coonawarra’s Executive Officer, Lieutenant Commander Mick Doncaster,
Raytheon Missile Systems, Tucson, Arizona, is being awarded an $8,4 million modification to a previously awarded contract for Standard Missile-2 (SM-2) and Standard Missile-6 (SM-6) engineering and technical services. This contract combines purchases for the U.S. Navy (84.5) and Japan (15.5 percen
The Ministry of National Defense of Chile and the United States Department of the Navy released a Joint Statement on the Research, Development and Use of Alternative Fuels. Reaffirming the longstanding commitment by both countries to work in close partnership to support military capabilities that
BAE Systems San Diego Ship Repair, San Diego, California, is being awarded an undefinitized contract action with a not-to-exceed amount of $78 million to a previously awarded cost-plus-award-fee, incentive-fee contract for USS Lake Erie (CG 70) fiscal 2014 extended dry-docking selected restricted av
Helicopter Maritime Strike Squadron (HSM) 46 held a change of command ceremony Aug. 14 at Naval Station Mayport. Cmdr. Grahame Dicks relieved Cmdr. Michael Weaver as the squadron’s commanding officer. Originally established in 1988 as Helicopter Anti-Submarine Squadron Light (HSL) 46, today HSM 46
The crew of Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Momsen (DDG 92) welcomed their new commanding officer during a change of command ceremony in Seattle, Aug. 21. Cmdr. Javier Gonzalez relieved Cmdr. Elaine Collins, completing her 18-month command tour. Collins led Momsen through a four-m
BAE Systems San Diego Ship Repair, San Diego, California, is being awarded a $7,8 million modification to a previously awarded contract for USS Scout (MCM-08) fiscal 2014 selected restricted availability. An SRA includes planning and execution of depot-level maintenance, alterations, and modificat
