Breaking new grounds in the making of warships in the country, India, commissioned the first indigenously built stealth Anti-Submarine Warfare Corvette, INS Kamorta, on 23 Aug 2014, at Visakhapatnam naval dockyard. The Defence Minister Shri Arun Jaitley who commissioned the warship, described the
The top command at Naval Submarine Base New London was disestablished Aug. 22 during an outdoor ceremony aboard Virginia-class attack submarine USS Missouri (SSN 780) stationed in Groton, Connecticut. Submarine Group 2 has been disbanded after 49 years in a move that streamlines the command-and-co
Los Angeles-class fast attack submarine USS Columbus (SSN 762) returned to Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam on August 21, following a deployment to the Western Pacific region. The submarine’s commanding officer, Cmdr. David Youtt said he is proud of his Sailors and their hard work on deployment. “Ou
The first indigenously built stealth Anti-Submarine Warfare (ASW) Corvette ‘INS Kamorta’, built by M/s Garden Reach Shipyard (GRSE), Kolkata, is scheduled to be commissioned at Naval Dockyard, Visakhapatnam, on Saturday, 23 August 2014. Kamorta is the first of four ASW stealth corvettes designed b
Raytheon Integrated Defense Systems, Portsmouth, Rhode Island, is being awarded a $59,1 million modification to a previously awarded contract to exercise an option for the production of MK54 Mod 0 Lightweight Torpedo (LWT) Kits, and related engineering and repair services for upgrade of U.S. Navy LW
The Virginia-class fast-attack submarine USS Hawaii (SSN 776) arrived at Fleet Activities Yokosuka Aug. 20 for a visit as part of its deployment to the Western Pacific. With a crew of approximately 140, Hawaii will conduct a multitude of mission and showcase the latest capabilities of the submarin
Capt. Michael McKenna relieved Cmdr. Joel Stewart as commanding officer aboard San Antonio-class amphibious transport dock ship USS Anchorage (LPD 23) during a change of command ceremony, August 15. Stewart, a plankowner of Anchorage, began his tour as Anchorage’s executive officer and commissione
Standing NATO Maritime Group TWO (SNMG2) arrived in Mayport, Florida for a scheduled port visit in advance of Fleet Exercises (FLEETEX) on Thursday, 14 August 2014. FLEETEX are multi-warfare naval exercises designed to promote force integration and test multiple war fighting skill sets. Ships from
The commanding officer of Los Angeles-class attack submarine USS Newport News (SSN 750) was relieved of duty Aug. 15 by the commander of Submarine Squadron 6 at Naval Station Norfolk, Virginia. Cmdr. Christopher Tarsa was relieved of command by Capt. Paul Snodgrass due to a loss of confidence in h
Senior leaders from the U.S. and Republic of Korea navies signed a charter August 16 pledging to increase cooperation in future anti-submarine warfare training. The charter was signed during a special ceremony hosted by Vice Adm. Jung, Ho-Sup, commander of the Republic of Korea Fleet. Vice Adm. Ro
USS Louisiana (SSBN 743) welcomed a new commanding officer for its Gold Crew Aug. 15. Cmdr. Melvyn Naidas relieved Cmdr. Robert Peters during the ballistic missile submarine’s change-of-command ceremony at the Naval Undersea Museum. During his command tour, which began in March 2012, Peters comple
Sonar Technician (Submarine) 2nd Class Robert Culbertson hugs his five year old son moments after the Virginia-class attack submarine USS New Hampshire (SSN 778) returns to homeport at Submarine Base New London in Groton, Conn., following a six-month deployment. New Hampshire conducted operations
The command of the Los Angeles-class fast attack submarine USS Asheville (SSN 758) welcomed a new commander in a time-honored change of command ceremony Aug. 12, atop the historic battleship USS Missouri, the “Mighty Mo.” Cmdr. Paul Pampuro relieved Cmdr. Douglas Bradley as commanding officer. In
The Virginia-class attack submarine USS New Hampshire (SSN 778) arrived in Groton, Connecticut, Aug. 13, completing a six-month overseas deployment. New Hampshire departed Naval Submarine Base New London on Feb. 11 to conduct maritime operations in the U.S. 6th Fleet area of responsibility and mad
