Equipment & technology
Energy Focus Wins USD 23 Million Supply Contract to Provide LED Lighting to U.S. Navy
One sailor’s request to replace humming fluorescent tubes with a quieter alternative will have the additional benefit of saving energy. The US Office of Naval Research (ONR) has begun testing solid-state lighting (SSL) fixtures on board the USS New Hampshire attack submarine, after one of its sailor
USS Carr Arrives in Baltic Fleet Main Naval Base for Informal Visit
American frigate USS Carr arrived in Baltic Fleet (BF) main naval base paying informal visit, reports Russian Defense Ministry. The ship called at Baltiysk after friendly visit to St. Petersburg where she had participated in 5th International Maritime Defense Show (IMDS-2011) held since June 29 till
Austal Completes PRR and Starts Construction on LCS 6 Jackson (USA)
The first aluminum has been cut for Austal’s third Littoral Combat Ship (LCS), Jackson (LCS 6). After completing a successful Production Readiness Review (PRR) last week, the US Navy issued instructions to move ahead with production. US Navy Secretary Ray Mabus personally visited Austal’s Mobile, Al
ThyssenKrupp Marine Denies Joint Venture Plans with French Shipyards Group DCNS
ThyssenKrupp Marine Systems is not planning a joint venture with the French shipyards group DCNS, nor are there any plans for a merger or other partnership or alliance with the French shipyards. No talks on this are currently being held by the companies and no talks are planned. While there have bee
USA: Submarine Squadron 16 Holds Change-of-Command Ceremony
Commander, Submarine Squadron (CSS) 16 held a change-of-command ceremony at Naval Submarine Base Kings Bay Aug. 3. Capt. Stephen Gillespie relieved Capt. Tracy Howard as the commodore of one of the Navy’s most decorated submarine squadrons. CSS16 manages the multi-mission capabilities of USS Georgia
Russia to Launch Bulava Salvo till End of 2011
Four tests of submarine-launched ballistic missile (SLBM) Bulava including one salvo launch will be conducted by SSBN Yury Dolgoruky till 2011 is over, told Russian Navy Commander-in-Chief Vladimir Vysotsky on June 31. “Under Bulava flight development test program, we plan to carry out four launches
Converteam to Supply U.S. Navy with Integrated Power Systems
Power conversion specialist Converteam has been selected as the supplier of Integrated Power Systems (IPS) to the U.S. Navy with the award of an additional multi-million dollar contract to design and supply the complete electric power, propulsion and vessel automation system for the Mobile Landing P
General Dynamics Receives Submarine Contract Modification Worth USD 41 Million
General Dynamics Electric Boat received two U.S. Navy contract modifications with a combined value of $41 million to continue development of the Common Missile Compartment for the next-generation strategic deterrent submarine and to support nuclear-submarine maintenance work. Electric Boat is a whol
USS Samuel B. Roberts Arrives in Dar Es Salaam to Engage with APS Hub
Guided-missile frigate, USS Samuel B. Roberts (FFG 58) arrived in Dar Es Salaam, Tanzania, Aug. 1, to begin its engagement with Africa Partnership Station (APS) East’s Tanzania hub. The Tanzania hub will involve armed service members from Tanzania, Uganda and Djibouti, taking courses including small
DESRON 26 Conducts U.S. Navy, Japan Maritime Self Defense Force PASSEX
Commander, Destroyer Squadron (DESRON) 26 is leading a contingent of U.S. Navy ships, that are participating in a passing exercise (PASSEX) with Japan Maritime Self Defense Force (JMSDF) off the United State’s East Coast, from Virginia to Florida, July 31 – August 2. PASSEX is designed to provide re
Orbital Launches 25th Coyote Supersonic Sea-Skimming Target Vehicle for U.S. Navy
Orbital Sciences Corporation (NYSE: ORB) recently carried out the 25th launch of its Coyote supersonic sea-skimming target (SSST) vehicle for the U.S. Navy. In a mission that included the launch of two Coyote missiles, known as a “stream raid,” Orbital successfully supported the Navy’s ongoing ship
Raytheon Wins Phalanx Close-In Weapon System Contract
Raytheon Co., Tucson, Ariz., is being awarded a $6,693,470 modification to previously awarded contract (N00024-07-C-5437) for engineering and technical services in support of the MK15 Phalanx Close-In-Weapon System. The Phalanx Close-In Weapon System is a fast reaction terminal defense against low-
UK: 3,000 People Crowd to HMS Raleigh during Open Day
Around 3,000 members of the public took the opportunity to take a look inside HMS Raleigh when the Royal Navy training base opened its gate to the public on Thursday 28 July. Local people, holiday makers, potential recruits and veterans looking for a trip down memory lane were among the visitors. Vi
UK: Babcock Achieves Planning Milestone with Vengeance
Planning for the fourth and last Vanguard class Long Overhaul Period and Refuel (LOP(R)), to be undertaken by Babcock at Devonport Royal Dockyard on HMS Vengeance, has reached an important milestone with the submission of the tender, following identification of the full work package requirement, for