Contracts
BAE Systems, UK MoD Sign Multi-Million Submarines Contract
BAE Systems Company signed a contract worth 315 million pounds with the UK Ministry of Defence for ongoing design work for the replacement to the Royal Navy’s Vanguard class submarines. BAE Systems Maritime – Submarines Managing Director John Hudson said: “The design of a nuclear-powered submarine i
Indian Sub INS Sindhurakshak Starts SeaTrials
Having finished repair and modernization at Zvezdochka Ship Repair Center (Severodvinsk, Russia), Indian diesel submarine… [mappress] Source: Russian Navy, October 31, 2012; Image: Flot
UK Defence Secretary Announces Additional Multi-Million Pound Funding for Successor
The Defence Secretary has announced an additional £350M worth of funding for the next stage of design work for Successor, the future generation of UK nuclear-armed submarines. This investment will sustain 1,200 UK jobs and makes clear the Government’s firm commitment to maintaining continuous at sea
UK: Second Sea Lord Officially Opens Training Facility at HMS Collingwood
Vice Admiral David Steel, CBE, Chief Of Naval Personnel & Training and Second Sea Lord officially opened the new Close Range Training Section, HMS Collingwood on 19 October 2012. This was the Admiral’s first official act since becoming Second Sea Lord, and at the opening ceremony he said, “It gives
Russia Rejects India’s Claims for INS Vikramadiya Delivery Penalty
Russia rejected India’s claims on modernization of aircraft carrier INS Vikramaditya (former Admiral Gorshkov), reports… [mappress] Source: Russian Navy, October 16, 2012; Image: Military Photos
Two Royal Navy Ships to Visit Belfast, UK
Two Royal Navy ships will visit Belfast this weekend in support of the Armed Forces Careers Exhibition taking place at Holywood. Type 23 frigate HMS Kent and River Class fisheries protection vessel HMS Severn will both berth alongside at Pollock Dock. Arriving first, HMS Severn will sail into port a
UK: BAE Systems Moved the Biggest Section of HMS QUEEN ELIZABETH
Workers at BAE Systems yesterday moved the biggest section of HMS QUEEN ELIZABETH, the first of two new aircraft carriers for the Royal Navy, out of the company’s shipbuilding hall at Govan for the first time. A team of 40 moved the 11,300 tonne aft section, known as Lower Block 04, across the speci
UK: Royal Navy Gets New Ship Simulator
The most advanced ship simulator in the Navy has been installed at Dartmouth, featuring photo-realistic recreations of key harbours to train bridge teams. The upgrade to the replica bridge at Britannia Royal Naval College (BRNC) features photo-realistic recreations of key harbours such as Portsmouth
UK: HMS Echo to Undergo Maintenance Works
Plymouth-based HMS Echo has just completed a 19-month deployment in the Far East. David Daniel A&P Falmouth Commercial Director: “We are very familiar with HMS Echo, having carried out her previous refit five years ago and it’s great to have her back. We will carry out survey and maintenance works a
First RN Sailors Join New Aircraft Carrier HMS Queen Elizabeth (UK)
The first sailors to join the Royal Navy’s brand new aircraft carrier HMS Queen Elizabeth have arrived in Rosyth to become the key members in the team building the country’s most powerful warship. Eight personnel have become the first of many members of the ship’s company to join the ship and will n
Bulgaria: Transas Upgrades Training Complex for Naval Academy
Transas-Naval Academy partnership started in 2001 when Transas Marine supplied its Navigational, later Engine Room and GMDSS simulators to the Academy. In July 2012, Transas Marine has signed a contract with the Nikola Vaptsarov Naval Academy for the extension and upgrade of the Transas Navigational
Repair of Cruiser Admiral Nakhimov Needs About USD 1.6 Billion
Repair, modernization, and rearmament of nuclear-powered missile cruiser Admiral Nakhimov will cost Russia about RUR 50 bln… [mappress] Source: Russian Navy, September 27, 2012
Modernization of Defence Industry is National Priority, Russian President Says
Russian president Vladimir Putin called development and modernization of Russian defense industry the key governmental and national priority… [mappress] Source: Russian Navy, September 24, 2012; Image: Flot
UK: HMS Ambush Arrives at Faslane
HMS Ambush – the second of the Navy’s planned flotilla of seven Astute-class submarines – yesterday made her debut in Scotland as she arrived at Faslane. The £1bn boat has spent the past four days undergoing trials on the 200-mile journey from the yard where she was built to her new home. The £1bn [