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Russian Large ASW Ship Admiral Vinogradov Protects Convoy from Pirates
Keeping on securing civilian shipping in the Gulf of Aden, Russian large ASW ship Admiral Vinogradov completes the escort of another convoy under command of Capt 2 rank Ivan Kovalev… (rusnavy) [mappress] Source: rusnavy, April 18, 2011;
USA: Battelle, Levant Power Corporation Plan to Develop Ocean Power Harvesters
Battelle and Levant Power Corporation jointly announced today the two companies plan to develop and commercialize wave energy harvesting technology for ocean systems. Providing consistent, uninterrupted power to sensors, vehicles and communications systems for ocean borne-devices is an industry-wide
USA: General Dynamics Wins USD 565 Million Ballistic Missile Defense System Contract
General Dynamics Information Technology, a business unit of General Dynamics , has been awarded a contract by the Missile Defense Agency (MDA) Engineering and Support Services (MiDAESS) program to provide infrastructure and deployment services in support of the Ballistic Missile Defense System. The
Jamaica: Navy Hospital Ship USNS Comfort Arrives in Kingston
Military Sealift Command hospital ship USNS Comfort (T-AH 20) arrived in Kingston, Jamaica, for its first stop for Continuing Promise 2011 (CP11) April 13. Comfort’s deployment to the region exemplifies the U.S. commitment to cooperative partnerships in the Caribbean, Central and South America. For
BAE Systems Delivers Two Production Units of U.S. Navy’s Primary Shipboard Intelligence System
Today at the Navy League Sea Air Space Exposition, BAE Systems announced it has delivered two production units of the U.S. Navy’s primary shipboard intelligence system for U.S. naval forces, providing significantly greater intelligence, surveillance, reconnaissance and targeting capability over lega
Russia: BSF Minesweeper Valentin Pikul to Attend Joint Naval Operation Black Sea Harmony
Black Sea Fleet (BSF) sea-going minesweeper Valentin Pikul will attend joint naval operation Black Sea Harmony, reports Rosbalt referring to BSF Information Support Group… (rusnavy) [mappress] Source: rusnavy, April 14, 2011;
Danish Navy Rescues Pakistani Hostages
There is great news for the families of 16 Pakistanis and two Iranians, as their loved ones have been freed from the Somali pirates after th… (thenews) [mappress] Source: thenews, April 13, 2011;
Saudi Arabia Seeks Navy Buildup to Face Iran
Saudi Arabia has recently shown interest in medium-sized U.S. warships as part of its naval buildup to counter Iran, particularly surface vessels capable of countering asymmetric and air threats. This is a key element in Riyadh’s program known as Saudi Naval Expansion Program II, worth as much as $2
Russia: Black Sea Fleet Ships Continue to Maintain Favorable Tactical Situation off Caucasus
Ships of Black Sea Fleet (BSF) Area Defense Brigade headed by Capt 1 rank Valery Zubkov continue to maintain favorable tactical situation off Caucasus… (rusnavy) [mappress] Source: rusnavy, April 13, 2011;
Norway: Flagship Maritime Transport Project Develops Software for Comprehensive Suppression of Audible Warnings
The Flagship maritime transport project has developed software that enables comprehensive suppression of audible warnings in order to avoid large cascades of alarms on the bridge and in the engine room. Precise overview Known as iCAS (intelligent central alarm system), the system is designed to prov
Raytheon Company Delivers First Phalanx Close-In Weapon System to Republic of Korea Navy
Raytheon Company delivered the first Phalanx Close-In Weapon System to the Republic of Korea Navy for batch one of the new Ulsan-1 class FFX ship program. The direct commercial sale calls for the Phalanx Block 1B system to be installed on the lead ship of the 2,300-ton frigate class this year; it re
USA: Harris Corporation Wins USD 2 Million Multiband Satellite Communications Terminals Contract
Harris Corporation , an international communications and information technology company, has been awarded a $2 million contract from the Canadian Government for shipboard satellite communications terminals. The Harris terminals will reduce expensive dial-up lease costs while significantly increasing
Iran’s Navy Warship Fleet Saves Oil-tanker Voyager 1 From Pirates
The Islamic Republic of Iran’s Navy warship fleet has thwarted an attempt by pirates to highjack an Iranian supertanker in the Indian Ocean… (presstv) [mappress] Source: presstv, April 11, 2011;
Finnish Warship Pohjanmaa Sinks Suspected Pirate Vessel
The Finnish minelayer Pohjanmaa Saturday sank a suspected pirate vessel that it had intercepted on Wednesday. The Pohjanmaa, which is partic… (yle) [mappress] Source: yle, April 11, 2011;