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HMS Daring Visits Oman
Britain’s most hi-tech warship paid her first visit to Oman with a three-day visit to the country’s picturesque capital, Muscat. After working with the carrier USS Abraham Lincoln in the Arabian Sea, the destroyer took part in military, cultural and sporting events on her debut in the sultanate. App
NRP Tridente Visits Naval Station Norfolk
Portugal marked its first trans-Atlantic submarine trip when NRP Tridente arrived at Naval Station Norfolk, June 14. Tridente is here to participate in the multi-national Fleet Training Exercise War of 1812 (FLEETEX) from June 19 to 29. “The Portuguese are one of our European allies,” said Cmdr. Tom
USS Benfold Prepares for Deployment
The guided-missile destroyer USS Benfold (DDG 65) is scheduled to depart for a scheduled eight-month, independent deployment to the Western Pacific and U.S. Central Command areas of responsibility (AOR) in support of Navy Ballistic Missile Defense (BMD), June 15. Benfold is also prepared to conduct
US Naval Forces Europe-Africa Holds Talks with Turkish Naval Chief of Intelligence
The Deputy Chief of Staff for Strategy, Resources and Plans at Commander, U.S. Naval Forces Europe-Africa, engaged in staff talks with the Turkish Naval Forces Command Chief of Intelligence, at the Naval Support Activity Naples in Naples, Italy, June 12. During the talks, Rear Adm. Kenneth “K.J.” No
Crew of BSF Large Landing Ship Celebrates Russia Day in Mediterranean Sea
Crew of Black Sea Fleet (BSF) large landing ship Caesar Kunikov recently finished the visit to Messina, Italy and celebrated the Russia Day in the Mediterranean Sea… (rusnavy) [mappress] Source: Russian Navy, June 14, 2012; Image: Sebastopol
USS Michigan Visits Yokosuka
The Ohio-class guided missile submarine USS Michigan (SSGN 727) arrived at Fleet Activities Yokosuka, June 13, for a visit as part of its deployment to the Western Pacific. “The crew of Michigan and I are very proud of our deployment so far and are a ready force for any mission given to us by our [&
USA: Navy Engages Speeding Boat with Griffin Missile
The U.S. Navy proved the ability of Raytheon Company’s Griffin® B missileto engage rapidly moving small boats during a recent live-fire demonstration. “This demonstration shows the Griffin missile’s effectiveness in engaging the type of small, fast-moving boats used by swarming threats and pirates,”
UK: HMS Daimond Sails on Maiden Deployment
After her high-profile role in jubilee commemorations, HMS Diamond sails on her maiden deployment today. The departure of the Portsmouth-based Type 45 means half the force of world-leading destroyers is on active service – a fact hailed as a ‘watershed’ moment by Defence Secretary Philip Hammond. Th
PARTRAC GROUP, US Navy Sign Major Contract
The PARTRAC GROUP have been awarded a project by the United States Navy for the provision of particle tracking services at a number of Department of Defense (DOD) sites. The Group, headquartered in Glasgow, are to demonstrate a unique particle tracking technique at locations where there are multiple
USS Underwood Honors Sailors Lost During War of 1812 in Chile
Sailors assigned to guided-missile frigate USS Underwood (FFG 36) gathered to honor deceased U.S. Sailors interred at the Dissident Cemetery in Valparaiso, Chile, June 11. A Chilean navy band that performed the “Star Spangled Banner” and “Taps” joined the group of 17 Sailors and officers. As the Und
French Rear Admiral Dupuis Meets EUNAVFOR Dutch Protection Team
Force Commander French Rear Admiral Dupuis meets EUNAVFOR Dutch WFP vessel protection detachment on board M/V Caroline Scan. On June 5 in the morning, EUNAVFOR Force Commander Rear Admiral Dupuis and members of his staff met the Dutch Autonomous Vessel Protection Detachment (AVPD), which is deployed
Skye Maritime Begins Operations
Skye Maritime, a new firm offering security and anti-piracy solutions for clients operating in war risk regions at sea, is beginning operations this month. The company, launched by two U.S. Armed Forces veterans, provides a specialized training and ethics based approach to security, employing teams
UK: HMS Penzance to Visit Penzance this Weekend
Royal Navy mine hunter, HMS Penzance, will make a welcome visit to her spiritual home this weekend, as she sails into Penzance for a four day visit. Not only will the public be able to see HMS Penzance alongside in Penzance harbour all weekend, but the ship will be opening her decks to visitors on [
Italy: Fincantieri Muggiano Launches ‘Qarnen’
On Friday, Fincantieri Muggiano (La Spezia) shipyard held a ceremony to mark the launch of the “Qarnen”, a patrol vessel under construction for the United Arab Emirates Navy. Her sister ship, the “Ghantut”, was launched last January. The two vessels – whose names come from an area of the Emirates ne