Sensors & Combat Systems
USS Ross Departs the Black Sea
The Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Ross (DDG 71) transited the Bosphorus Strait departing the Black Sea, Sept. 12, after conducting a series of engagements designed to promote peace and stability in the region. Ross’ presence in the Black Sea served to demonstrate the United Stat
DRS Power & Control Technologies Awarded DDG 51 Class Support Contract
DRS Power & Control Technologies, Inc., Milwaukee, Wisconsin, is being awarded a $15,7 million firm-fixed-price, time-and-materials contract for DDG 51 Class Power Conversion Module (PCM) for the Air and Missile Defense Radar (AMDR) preliminary design non-recurring engineering, engineering services,
USS George Washington Sailors Finish ULTRA-S
Sailors aboard the U.S. Navy’s forward-deployed aircraft carrier USS George Washington (CVN 73) completed Unit Level Training Sustainment (ULTRA-S), Sept. 10. Thirty-one Afloat Training Group (ATG) personnel came aboard the ship to evaluate the ship’s training teams and watch standers by conductin
Russian Navy’s Frigate Undergoes Upgrades
The crew of the Russian Navy’s frigate “Tatarstan” of the Caspian flotilla proceeded to the development of new aids to navigation established in the course of modernization and scheduled maintenance in the Astrakhan region shipyard. At the Russian Defence Ministry reports, the ship entered a phase
Colombian Navy Seizes 44 Kilos of Cocaine
Colombian Navy managed to seize 44 kilograms of cocaine during their operations of maritime control in the general area of the Gulf of Uraba, near the town of Necoclí – Antioquia. Coast Guard units from the Station Urabá spotted a suspicious vessel named “Sanctuary” and conducted a search which re
Exercise Sea Breeze 2014 Kicks Off
Exercise Sea Breeze 2014 (SB14), a multinational maritime exercise in the Black Sea, is set to start Sept. 8, as representatives from five participating nations and Standing NATO Maritime Group TWO Task Unit 02 (SNMG2 TU.02) will gather at sea aboard the USS Ross (DDG 71) for the exercise’s opening
Japanese Guests Board USS George Washington
The U.S. Navy’s forward-deployed aircraft carrier USS George Washington (CVN 73) hosted Japanese guests and command ombudsman for a daylight embark, Sept. 4. Honorable Seijiro Kasama, mayor of Ayase, Japan; Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force Rear Adm. Tatsuya Futakawa, commander, Fleet Air Wing Fou
Sea Breeze 2014 to Focus on Maritime Interdiction Operations
Exercise Sea Breeze 2014 (SB14), a multinational maritime exercise in the Black Sea, is set to start Sept. 8, as representatives from five participating nations and Standing NATO Maritime Group TWO Task Unit 02 (SNMG2 TU.02) will gather at sea aboard the USS Ross (DDG 71) for the exercise’s opening
Seven NATO Ships SNMCMG2 Arrive in Casablanca
This morning, seven NATO ships assigned to Standing NATO Mine Counter-Measures Group TWO (SNMCMG2) arrived in Casablanca for a scheduled port visit, during the Group’s deployment to the Mediterranean to enhance maritime security and readiness, and in support of NATO counter-terrorism Operation ACTIV
USS Gettysburg Takes Part in FLEETEX
Sailors aboard guided missile cruiser USS Gettysburg (CG 64) participated in a multinational fleet training exercise (FLEETEX) Aug. 20-25. Gettysburg conducted exercises with Standing NATO Maritime Group 2 and a Canadian task group, strengthening international relationships with allied maritime pa
USS Coronado Fires Its Core Weapon System
USS Coronado (LCS 4) conducted firing exercises against representative fast attack craft using the MK 110 57mm gun, as part of sea frame developmental testing in conjunction with Combat System Ship Qualification Trial (CSSQT) Aug. 16. The exercises marked the first time an Independence variant shi
First MK VI PB Delivered to US Navy
The US Navy accepted delivery of the first MK VI patrol boat, Aug. 27. The craft is the first of 10 patrol boats currently under contract with Safe Boats International in Tacoma, Washington. The patrol boats will be operated and maintained by the Navy Expeditionary Combat Command (NECC), supportin
New Commander aboard USS Kauffman
Guided-missile frigate USS Kauffman (FFG 59) held a change of command ceremony Sept. 2. Cmdr. Michael Concannon relieved Cmdr. Jennifer Couture as commanding officer. Kauffman’s 17th commanding officer, Couture assumed command in February 2013. Her tour was highlighted by successful unit certifica
USCG, CBP Seize 2,800 Kilograms of Cocaine
The US Coast Guard Cutter Legare offloaded approximately 2,800 kilograms of cocaine worth an estimated wholesale value of more than $93 million Thursday morning at Base Miami Beach, Florida. The offload is a result of two successful drug interdictions in the Caribbean since Aug. 23. While on routi