Equipment & technology
HMS Brocklesby Clears Libyan Harbour Mine
HMS Brocklesby, one of the Royal Navy’s mine countermeasures vessels, has destroyed a mine laid by pro-Gaddafi forces in the port of Misurata on the Libyan coast. Forces loyal to Colonel Gaddafi have made repeated attempts to close down the port to limit the flow of humanitarian assistance to the po
Russia’s BSF, Ukrainian Navy to Conduct Joint Missile Firings in Summer
Russia’s Black Sea Fleet (BSF) and Ukrainian Navy are about to hold joint missile firings in summer 2011 in the Black Sea, reports TSN.ua… (rusnavy) [mappress] Source: rusnavy, May 6, 2011;
Ohio-Class Guided Missile Submarine Arrives in Busan, Korea
Ohio-class guided missile submarine USS Michigan (SSGN-727) arrived in Busan, Korea April 30, as part of its deployment to the Western Pacific. “Michigan is forward deployed, bringing tremendous capabilities to the theater in support of our friends and allies,” said Capt. Phil McLaughlin, USS Michig
US Navy to Christen Newest Guided-Missile Destroyer
The Navy will christen the newest guided-missile destroyer, Michael Murphy, May 7 during a 10 a.m. EDT ceremony at General Dynamics Bath Iron Works, Bath, Maine. The new destroyer honors Navy SEAL (Sea, Air, Land) Lt. Michael P. Murphy who was posthumously awarded the Medal of Honor for his heroic a
Russia: Geizer, Zyb to Pay Informal Visit to Poland
Baltic Fleet (BF) task group consisting of small missile ships Geizer and Zyb will pay informal call at Polish port Szczecin in May 6-11 under the flag of Rear Admiral… (rusnavy) [mappress] Source: rusnavy, May 4, 2011;
UK Navy Seeks MK15 Phalanx Close-In Weapon System from US
The Defense Security Cooperation Agency notified Congress Monday of a possible Foreign Military Sale to the Government of the United Kingdom… (asdnews) [mappress] Source: , May 4, 2011;
Iran Plans to Equip Submarines With Missile Systems
The Iranian Navy will equip its submarines with missiles systems in the near future, Farhad Amiri of the armed forces has said… (payvand) [mappress] Source: payvand , May 4, 2011;
USA: Seawolf-Class, Fast-Attack Submarine Returns Home After Arctic Exercise
Seawolf-class, fast-attack submarine USS Connecticut (SSN 22) returned to its homeport of Naval Base Kitsap, Wash., April 27, concluding a 58-day deployment highlighted by its participation in Ice Exercise (ICEX) 2011. “We were excited to have the chance to practice and develop techniques while oper
USA: Port Corpus Christi Commissioners Sign Agreement for Sale of its Ingleside Facility
At a special Commission Meeting, Monday, May 2, Port Corpus Christi Commissioners signed an agreement for the sale of its Ingleside Facility (former U.S. Naval Station Ingleside) to Canyon Supply & Logistics, LLC. The agreement signed by both parties was for the sale of 798 acres at former U.S. Nava
Thailand: Ronald Reagan CSG Arrives in Phuket
Three ships and more than 5,000 Sailors and Marines from the Ronald Reagan Carrier Strike Group (CSG) arrived in Phuket, Thailand, May 1, for a scheduled port visit. USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76), guided-missile destroyer USS Preble (DDG 88) and guided-missile cruiser USS Chancellorsville (CG 62) are a
Turkey: Government in Talks Over Naval Ship Exports
Undersecretariat for Defense Industries, reportedly having awarded over 60 military boat and naval vessel project to local shipyards, now negotiates over several other new projects with the yards.However these new projects are intended for sale as the undersecretariat revealed talks with prospective
USS City of Corpus Christi Arrives at Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam
USS City of Corpus Christi (SSN 705) arrived at the boat’s new homeport, Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam, May 1, after completing a homeport shift from Commander, Submarine Squadron 15 in Guam. City of Corpus Christi, known by the crew for the ship’s motto “For God and Country,” departed Guam April 1
USS Sterett Returns to San Diego
Guided-missile destroyer USS Sterett (DDG 104) returned to San Diego April 27, marking the end to its maiden deployment. During its deployment to the Western Pacific and U.S. Central Command areas of responsibility (AOR), Sterett and her crew conducted maritime security operations and participated i
South Korea Launches 2.300-ton Frigate Incheon
South Korea on Friday launched a new 2,300-ton frigate that will play a central role in naval operations to deal with security threats including those from North Korea. Under the Frigate Experimental program aimed at replacing aging frigates and corvettes with more advanced warships, the Navy is see