Submarines
USS Key West Takes First Break in Subic Bay, Philippines
The US Navy’s Los Angeles-class fast-attack submarine USS Key West (SSN 722) arrived in Subic Bay for a visit as part of its deployment to the Western Pacific, Nov. 4. After more than a month at sea, the crew of Key West was very much looking forward to its first stop in Subic Bay. A […]
Ronald Reagan CSG Pays Visit to Busan
US Navy’s Ronald Reagan Carrier Strike Group (CSG) arrived in Busan, South Korea, for a goodwill port visit, Oct. 30. The units included the Navy’s only forward-deployed aircraft carrier USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76), its embarked air wing, Carrier Air Wing (CVW) 5, the Ticonderoga-class guided-missile
Indian Navy’s First Scorpene-Class Sub Set Afloat
Indian Navy’s first of six Scorpene diesel-electric attack submarines, INS Kalvari, was set afloat today. Held at Naval Dockyard in Mumbai, this event marks the start of the vessel’s sea trials. It is estimated that INS Kalvari will spend some 10 months conducting its trials after which it will join
Theodore Roosevelt, Normandy Sail to New Homeport
Nimitz-Class aircraft carrier USS Theodore Roosevelt (CVN 71) and Ticonderoga-class guided-missile cruiser USS Normandy (CG 60) departed Singapore after a four-day port visit to the island nation, Oct. 28, and continues on its routine journey to its new homeport of San Diego. Concurrently, the Ronal
Ronald Reagan CSG, ROK Navy Strengthen Ties
The Ronald Reagan Carrier Strike Group (CSG) is scheduled to conduct a series of exercises with the Republic of Korea (ROK) Navy Oct. 26-29 to strengthen maritime interoperability and tactics, techniques and procedures. The U.S. routinely conducts CSG operations in the waters around the Republic of
Indian, Japanese and US Forces Wrap Up Ex Malabar
The tri-lateral exercise Malabar came to a close as Indian, Japanese and U.S. naval forces completed training, Oct. 19. The annual high-end war fighting exercise, which began in 1992, featured maritime patrol and reconnaissance operations, surface and anti-submarine warfare, air defense exercises (A
Malabar 2015 Underway
Naval ships, aircraft and personnel from India, Japan and the United States are participating in exercise Malabar 2015, in Chennai, India, Oct. 14-19, 2015. Malabar 2015 is a complex, high-end warfighting exercise that has grown in scope and complexity over the years and is the latest in a continuin
Singapore Welcomes USS Oklahoma City
The Los Angeles-class fast-attack submarine USS Oklahoma City (SSN 723) arrived in Singapore Sept. 30 for a visit as a part of its deployment to the Western Pacific. With a crew of approximately 150, Oklahoma City showcased the latest capabilities of the submarine fleet. Cmdr. Michael Conner, Oklaho
Indian Navy to Commission New Stealth Destroyer
Indian Navy will receive a new stealth destroyer, INS Kochi, which will be commissioned this month by Defence Minister Manohar Parrikar. The Kolkata-class guided missile destroyer was built by Mazagon Dock Limited (MDL). According to The Economic Times, INS Kochi is the second of three domestically
Australian Naval Vessels Enter Visakhapatnam, India
After sailing over 10,000 km each, the Royal Australian Navy’s HMA Ships Sirius, Arunta and Sheean are in Visakhapatnam, India preparing to exercise with the Indian Navy. The inuagural bilateral maritime activity, AUSINDEX, will commence on 12 September and will start with briefings and practical de
Sasebo, Japan Hosts USS Houston
The Los Angeles-class fast-attack submarine USS Houston (SSN 713) arrived in Sasebo, Japan, for a visit as part of its deployment to the Western Pacific, Sept. 10. The visit strengthens the already positive alliance between the U.S. and Japan through the crews’ interaction with the Japan Maritime Se
Yokosuka, Japan Hosts USS Santa Fe
The Los Angeles-class fast-attack submarine USS Santa Fe (SSN 763) arrived at Yokosuka, Japan Aug. 17 for a visit as a part of its deployment to the Western Pacific. With a crew of approximately 150, Santa Fe will conduct a multitude of missions and showcase the endurance and flexibility of the subm
New Commander Appointed at US Naval Forces Korea
Rear Adm. Bill Byrne relieved Rear Adm. Lisa Franchetti as commander, U.S. Naval Forces, Korea (CNFK) during a change of command ceremony at U.S. Army Garrison, Yongsan Aug. 5. The ceremony, hosted by Army Gen. Curtis Scaparrotti, commander of United States Forces Korea, marked the 34th time CNFK ha
USS Jacksonville Docks in Singapore
The Los Angeles-class fast-attack submarine USS Jacksonville (SSN 699) arrived in Singapore for a port visit as a part of its Western Pacific deployment on July 27th. After a successful completion of Talisman Sabre 2015, the joint exercise coordinated with both the Australian and New Zealand navies,