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Russia: Navy to Decide on Lada Project After Trials
The next trial phase of Project 677 Lada diesel electric submarine St. Petersburg will be carried out in 2012, reports ITAR-TASS referring to director of Admiralteyskie Verfi shipyard Alexander Buzakov. As for him, the further fate of the project will be determined after trials. Russian Navy Command
Russia to Deliver INS Vikramaditya to India in December
The handing-over ceremony of aircraft carrier INS Vikramaditya being modernized in Russia for India will be held in Dec 2012, reported information agency Press Trust of India referring to sources in Indian defense ministry. The Russian-Indian largest-ever military export contract on modernization of
USS Laboon Sailors Participate in St. Patrick’s Day Parade
Sailors from guided-missile destroyer USS Laboon (DDG 58) participated in the city’s St. Patrick’s Day Parade, March 18. The crowd of nearly 600,000 expressed their affection, cheering and whistling as the formation stepped off smartly and began the three-mile march through the city. “I had no idea
Russia Plans to Launch SSK Novorossiysk in 2013
It is planned to set afloat diesel electric submarine Novorossiysk late in 2013. According to Alexander Buzakov, acting director general of Admiralteyskie Verfi shipyard, the Project 636.3 diesel sub will be stationed at Black Sea Fleet. SSK Novorossiysk was developed by Rubin Central Design Bureau.
UK: HMS Dragon Completes Gunnery Trials
The guns of HMS Dragon blazed for the first time as she completed gunnery trials on the eve of her maiden visit to Cardiff. The latest Type 45 destroyer let loose with her main 4.5in gun and 30mm cannon at targets on the water and in the skies as she took another big step towards […]
Austal-Led Team to Build Two Ships for US Navy
Austal’s order backlog has grown by US$691 million as a result of two additional Littoral Combat Ship (LCS) contract options being exercised by the United States Navy. The contract options fund construction of the Gabrielle Giffords (LCS 10) and Omaha (LCS 12), the third and fourth ships in the 10 s
USS Michael Murphy Completes ‘Super Trial’
The future USS Michael Murphy (DDG 112), and the final ship of the original 62-ship procurement of the DDG 51 class shipbuilding program, successfully completed a combined builder’s and acceptance “super trial” Mar. 9, after spending four days underway in the Atlantic Ocean. Because of the maturity
Canada: BMT Secures JSS Contract
BMT Fleet Technology Ltd, a subsidiary of BMT Group Ltd, the leading international maritime design, engineering and risk management consultancy has been awarded a 12-month, $9.8M design project to further develop the Contract Design as one possible option for the Canadian Forces’ (CF) new Joint Supp
USA: Austal Completes R&M Work on “Sea Fighter” (FSF 1)
Austal USA, in conjunction with prime contractor, BAE Systems Southeast Shipyards Alabama, has completed a 4-month drydock and shipyard availability for the “Sea Fighter” (FSF-1) based out of Panama City, Florida. The “Sea Fighter” is an aluminum catamaran operated by the Office of Naval Research (O
USA: Northrop Grumman Secures AOC Weapon System Contract
The U.S. Air Force has selected Northrop Grumman Corporation for the Air and Space Operations Center (AOC) Weapon System (WS) modernization program with an initial award of $120 million. The contract has a potential value of $504 million over eight years, if all options are exercised. AOC WS is the
Ukraine Restrains Black Sea Fleet’s Military Power, Kasatonov Says
Adviser to the Chief of Russian General Staff and Black Sea Fleet (BSF) ex-commander Igor Kasatonov criticized Ukraine’s stand on replacement of Black Sea Fleet ships, reports UNIAN. Kasatonov says Russia does not increase number of ships in full accordance with agreements. However, when trying to r
Russia: Nuclear-Powered Ballistic Missile Submarine Omsk Prepares for Modernization
Governor of Omsk region Leonid Polezhayev on March 12 met with Valery Savon, commanding officer of nuclear-powered ballistic missile submarine (SSBN) Omsk. The submariner told the regional governor about service of the sub’s crew at Pacific Fleet while SSBN Omsk passes modernization. Recall that the
USA: Chief of Naval Operations Realigns OPNAV Staff
The Chief of Naval Operations released NAVADMIN 083/10 March 12 outlining the realignment of his staff at the Pentagon to enhance the Navy’s ability to navigate fiscal challenges and deliver fleet and platform readiness. Vice Adm. Bill Burke will assume the new position of Deputy Chief of Naval Oper
UK: HMS Chiddingfold’s Upgrade Reaches Major Milestone
The ship has just been fitted with two new engines, replacing her old Rolls-Royce Deltics which have been used in the Royal Navy’s minor war vessels for decades. The work is part of a major mid-life upgrade to the Navy’s eight Hunt-class minehunters being carried out by BAE Systems in Portsmouth. Th