Sensors & Combat Systems
Northrop Grumman Supplies Navigation Systems for Indian CG Vessels
Northrop Grumman Corporation, is to supply advanced shipboard navigation systems for 20 new fast patrol vessels for the Indian Coast Guard. The fast patrol vessels will be built at Cochi Shipyard Ltd., India. Under the contract, awarded through the company’s Indian reseller Marine Electricals Ltd.,
US Navy’s Aircraft Carrier George Washington Wraps Up Visit to the Philippines
The U.S. Navy’s forward-deployed aircraft carrier USS George Washington (CVN 73) departed Manila Bay, Republic of the Philippines after a five-day, goodwill port visit Oct. 29. George Washington Sailors were able to enjoy some well-deserved liberty, and also had the opportunity to participate in com
Sailors from John C. Stennis Strike Group Rescue Malaysian Man
Sailors from the John C. Stennis Strike Group rescued a Malaysian man, Oct. 6, in the South China Sea while transiting through the Strait of Singapore. The man was spotted by Sailors aboard Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS John C. Stennis (CVN 74) who immediately informed the ship’s bridge. At 9:08
HMS Sutherland Shows Flexibility in Indian Ocean
HMS Sutherland met up with the giant American support ship USNS Supply to take on fuel and other supplies – and support her ongoing fight against illegal activity on sea lanes in the Indian Ocean. This a very bendy HMS Sutherland – as seen from close to the top of her 996 radar mast, […]
USNS Henson Joins Naval Ships from Indonesia, Australia and Singapore in Formation Exercise
Military Sealift Command oceanographic survey ship USNS Henson (T-AGS 63), with its embarked scientific staff from the U.S. Naval Oceanographic Office (NAVOCEANO), joined naval ships from Indonesia, Australia and Singapore in a formation exercise near Morotai Island, Indonesia. Indonesian President
Director General of Indian Coast Guard Inaugurates Remote Operating Station
The remote operating station (ROS) of the coastal surveillance sensor chain of Kerala cluster was inaugurated by Vice Admiral MP Muralidharan, Director General Indian Coast Guard at the Coast Guard District Headquarters No 4 Fort Kochi on September 15. Speaking on the occasion, Vice Admiral Muralidh
Indonesia: North Sea Boats Launched Innovative Warships
At 1200 hours on Friday, the 31st of August, 2012, North Sea Boats Ltd successfully launched one of the most innovative warships in the world into the straits between East Java and Bali, at Banyuwangi, in the Republic of Indonesia. Measuring 63m in overall length, the vessel will be named KRI Klewan
Officers of Indian Navy, Coast Guard Graduate as Naval Observers
Five officers of the Indian Navy and three from the Indian Coast Guard graduated as Observers at an impressive ceremonial passing out parade held at INS Garuda, the Naval Air Base at Kochi on August 24. Rear Admiral Ashok Kumar, VSM, Flag Officer Sea Training reviewed the parade and awarded the ‘Win
Saab Announces Successful Implementation of NAIS on Indian Coastline
Defence and security company Saab in collaboration with Elcome Marine Services announced the successful implementation of National Automatic Identification System Network in India. Saab announced the successful implementation of National Automatic Identification System (NAIS) on the Indian coastline
Indian Navy Takes Over Third Shivalik Class Stealth Frigate “Sahyadri”
Adding another feather to its cap, Mazagon Dock Limited, Master Shipbuilder to the Nation delivered the third Shivalik Class Stealth Frigate “Sahyadri” to the Indian Navy. Acceptance documents for the Yard-12637 were exchanged between Rear Admiral R K Shrawat, CMD, MDL and Rear Admiral S P Lal, CSO
USS George Washington Arrives in Republic of Korea
USS George Washington (CVN 73) arrived in Busan, Republic of Korea (ROK) June 27, for a port visit to foster relations with a longstanding ally of the United States. Welcomed on the pier by ROK military members and the ROK Navy Band, George Washington made its first port call of its 2012 patrol and
DSNS, Ministry of Defence of Indonesia Sign SIGMA 10514 Contract
The Ministry of Defence of Indonesia and Damen Schelde Naval Shipbuilding (DSNS), the Netherlands today signed a contract for the engineering, build and delivery of a SIGMA 10514 Guided Missile Frigate, PKR – Perusak Kawal Ruda. The PKR will be built for the Indonesian Navy, TNI AL, and is to be del
LRAD Lands USD 1.7 Mln LRAD-RX Systems Order from Asia
LRAD Corporation , the world’s leading provider of long range acoustic hailing devices (AHDs), announced on May 15 that it has received a $1.7 million LRAD-RX systems order for Asian maritime security. Deliveries on the order are scheduled to begin this quarter and continue into the Company’s 2013 f
Construction of French Scorpene Submarines Expected by June 2015, Defense Minister Says
As written by the Times of India, Defense Minister A K Antony pointed out Wednesday that the Mazagon Dock ltd, India’s premier shipyard constructing warships as well as offshore platforms, will complete the construction of the French Scorpene submarines by June 2015. The Rs 23,000 crore project unde