Operations
USS John C. Stennis Carrier Strike Group Completes JTFEX
USS John C. Stennis Carrier Strike Group (JCS CSG) completed a joint task force training exercise (JTFEX) June 8 off the coast of southern California. JTFEX was a week-long exercise designed to test JCS CSG’s ability to operate in a hostile environment. “Our crew could not have performed better,” sa
USA: Los Angeles-Class, Fast-Attack Submarine Returns from Deployment
Friends and families of Sailors aboard Los Angeles-class, fast-attack submarine USS Hampton (SSN 767) welcomed home Hampton’s crew June 8 following a six-month deployment to the Middle East and Western Pacific. The deployment supported the Chief of Naval Operations’ Maritime Strategy, which includes
Tornado, Typhoon Destroy Nine of Gaddafi’s Underground Storage Bunkers in Libya
Members of the UK Armed Forces saw further action in Libya yesterday as RAF aircraft conducted strikes against two of Colonel Gaddafi ‘s ammunition depots. While participating in NATO’s Operation UNIFIED PROTECTOR, Tornado and Typhoon ground attack aircraft conducted strikes against two depots at Wa
USS McCampbell Blocks North Korean Missile Carrier
The US Navy has intercepted a North Korean ship suspected of carrying missile technology to Myanmar two weeks ago, and after dramatic stand-… (deccanherald) [mappress] Source: deccanherald, June 13, 2011;
USS George H.W. Bush Arrives in Naples During First Deployment
The Navy’s newest aircraft carrier arrived in Naples, Italy, Saturday morning for a visit, one month into its maiden deployment… “I was on the first one,” he said. “Now I’m here on the last one.” By Geoff Ziezulewicz (Stripes) [mappress] Source: Stripes, June 13, 2011;
Hanoi to Purchase Six Kilo Class Russian Submarines
Hanoi will purchase six Kilo class Russian submarines with the view to “protect the country”. Experts evaluate the sale as $3 bln, report Western news agencies referring to Vietnamese defense minister Gen. Phung Quang Thanh. The minister made this statement earlier in Singapore as Hanoi’s official r
Norway Dismantles Soviet Cruiser
A unique dismantling operation over Soviet cruiser Murmansk is conducted in Norway and will cost tens of millions euros. Gun turrets of the rusty ship lying on sea cliffs are still awe-inspiring, although the cruiser’s fate has been determined – dismantling and utilization, reports Komsomolskaya Pra
US Navy’s Newest Aircraft Carrier Enters Mediterranean Sea
The Navy’s newest aircraft carrier, USS George H.W. Bush (CVN 77), transited the Strait of Gibraltar and entered the Mediterranean Sea for the first time, June 5. George H.W. Bush was joined by guided-missile destroyer USS Truxtun (DDG 103), guided-missile cruiser USS Gettysburg (CG 64) and Spanish
Russian Shakhter to Participate FRUKUS-2011
Black Sea Fleet (BSF) salvage tug Shakhter which took part in international submarine rescue exercise Bold Monarch-2011 near Spain left the exercise area and set a course for US naval base Norfolk. A new task is assigned to the ship; salvage tug Shakhter along with Northern Fleet large ASF ship Admi
Australia: Navy to Preserve Sea King Shark 07 at Museum
Minister for Defence Materiel Jason Clare was at the Fleet Air Arm Museum in Nowra to announce that Sea King Shark 07 would be preserved at the Museum given the significant role the Sea King has played in Naval Aviation over the last 36 years. “The Sea King has served our nation well over […]
Romania: Damen to Build Largest Naval Vessel for RNLN
On 7 June 2011, at the Damen yard in Galatz, the keel was laid down for the Joint Support Ship (JSS). The ceremony was performed by Rear Admiral K. Visser of the Royal Netherlands Navy. Further construction of the vessel will largely take place at Damen Shipyard Galatz, supervised by Damen Schelde N
USA: NMLC Awards MRI Systems Contract to Philips Healthcare
Naval Medical Logistics Command (NMLC) announced the award of a contract for two mobile Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) systems to Philips Healthcare June 7, to aid in the diagnosis and treatment of traumatic brain injury of wounded warriors in Afghanistan. The Navy has been working closely with th
UK: HMS Enterprise Returns to Plymouth After Two-Year Operation
HMS Enterprise is due to return to her home port of Plymouth this week after 20 months away. The survey ship returns to Devonport on Friday (June 10) having sailed over 50,000 miles during her deployment. Her most recent operations over the last few months include surveying an area the size of Dartm
Monterey Sailors Integrate European Phased Adaptive Approach in Romania
Ticonderoga-class guided-missile cruiser USS Monterey (CG 61), arrived in Constanta for a scheduled three-day port visit as part of the European Phased Adaptive Approach (EPAA), June 6. During the visit, U.S. and Romanian dignitaries were given the opportunity to learn about Monterey’s ballistic mis