Equipment & technology
Thales Opens CoE for Naval Radars in Singapore
The official opening of Thales’ Centre of Excellence (CoE) for Radar and Integrated Sensors in Singapore was held on January 25 and was inaugurated by Her Excellency Mrs Lilianne Ploumen, Minister for Foreign Trade and Development Cooperation, the Netherlands. The CoE is the result of a close cooper
UK: GE Starts IPMS Update of RFA Ships
GE’s Power Conversion business has started fitting the latest generation of Integrated Platform Management System (IPMS) to the Royal Fleet Auxiliary (RFA) ships WAVE KNIGHT and WAVE RULER. The technology will extend the life and versatility of the IPMS fitted to the two ships, helping the RFA to ma
UK: Rolls-Royce Installs First MT30 Gas Turbine into HMS Queen Elizabeth
Rolls-Royce, the global power systems company, has this week successfully completed the installation of the first MT30 gas turbine into the Royal Navy’s new aircraft carrier HMS Queen Elizabeth, at Babcock’s Rosyth shipyard in Scotland. The MT30, at 36 megawatts (around 50,000 horsepower), is the wo
USS Gonzalez Hosts DESRON 60 Commander
The commander of Destroyer Squadron (DESRON) 60 visited Sailors aboard guided-missile destroyer USS Gonzalez (DDG 66) during a port visit Jan. 18. Capt. John Esposito and members of his staff visited the ship, where he held an all-hands call on the flight deck. Esposito told the crew what they could
Sweden: Transas to Provide ECDIS Systems for Armed Forces
Transas Marine has received a prestigious order to supply its Navi-Sailor ECDIS systems for the Swedish Armed Forces. After an extensive evaluation, the Swedish Defense Material Administration (FMV) has selected Transas to implement ECDIS on board of the eight Swedish Armed Forces vessels. The proje
German Navy’s F125 Class Frigates to Feature Cassidian’s TRS-4D Naval Radar
The German Navy’s F125 class frigates will be equipped with Cassidian’s newly developed TRS-4D naval radar, which will provide them with reconnaissance and surveillance capabilities that are unique worldwide. Cassidian, the defence and security division of EADS, has now successfully passed the first
Sailors Assigned to USS Mahan Take Part in Community Service Project
Sailors stationed aboard guided-missile destroyer USS Mahan (DDG 72) participated in a community service project at a Naples-area orphanage during their port visit, Jan. 14. The Sailors took a break from enjoying the local history and cuisine to give back to the community that has hosted them by vis
Ambush’s Sponsor Tours British Navy’s Newest Attack Submarine
To mark the success of contractor sea trials, Lady Anne Soar, Ambush’s sponsor, visited the Royal Navy’s newest attack submarine in her home base in Faslane. The visit was the first time that Lady Soar had seen the boat since the successful departure from Barrow in mid-September 2012. Lady Soar was
USS Makin Island Sailors Start “Biggest Loser” Competition
Sailors assigned to amphibious assault ship USS Makin Island (LHD 8) began a “Biggest Loser” weight-loss and fitness competition Jan. 16, to help promote physical readiness during 2013. The competition, sponsored by the ship’s Morale, Welfare and Recreation (MWR) division, is based on the popular te
UK: First Sea Lord Talks Leadership with Next Generation of Naval Leaders
The Royal Navy’s most senior Officer has shared his thoughts on leadership with the next generation of naval leaders during a visit to Britannia Royal Naval College (BRNC) in Dartmouth. Meeting a group of Officer Cadets undergoing their initial naval training, Admiral Sir Mark Stanhope led a discuss
HMS Monmouth Sailors Visit USS John C. Stennis within PASSEX
Several guests from the Royal Navy frigate HMS Monmouth visited the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS John C. Stennis (CVN 74) Jan 15. Royal Navy Cmdr. Gordon Ruddock, Monmouth’s commanding officer, and 15 Monmouth sailors met with Rear Adm. Mike Shoemaker, commander of Carrier Strike Group (CSG) 3,
USA: GDEB Wins Common Missile Compartment Contract Award
The U.S Navy has awarded General Dynamics Electric Boat a $12.8 million contract modification for the continued development of the Common Missile Compartment for the U.S. Ohio Replacement Program and the United Kingdom’s Successor ballistic-missile submarine. Electric Boat is a wholly owned subsidia
UK: HMS Ambush Flies White Ensign for First Time
Ambush, the second of the Astute class attack submarines, has been formally handed over to the Royal Navy and has begun flying the White Ensign for the first time. Tony Wilcox, head of acceptance for BAE Systems and Commander Peter Green RN, Commanding Officer of Ambush, participated in the ceremony
GE Marine to Provide MTU Friedrichshafen with LM2500 Gas Turbine for German Navy Frigate
GE Marine reports that it will provide MTU Friedrichshafen, Friedrichshafen, Germany, with one LM2500 gas turbine for the German Navy’s fourth Baden-Württemberg-class (F125) frigate. For each new F125 frigate, MTU will provide the German Navy with one LM2500 gas turbine, two electric motors and four