Submarines
Submarine-Launched Ballistic Missile R-30 Bulava to Join Russian Navy in October 2012
Submarine-launched ballistic missile (SLBM) R-30 Bulava will be commissioned into Russian Navy in Oct 2012, reports RIA Novosti citing defense minister Anatoly Serdiukov. According to him, the missile’s flight development tests have been successfully finished. As is expected, newest Project 955 Bore
Russian Navy to Get Three New Submarines in 2012
Russian Navy will commission three new fourth-generation nuclear-powered submarines by the end of 2012, reports RIA Novosti referring to a source in Navy Main HQ. The question is Project 955 Borei nuclear-powered ballistic missile submarines SSBN Yury Dolgoruky and SSBN Alexander Nevsky, and Project
Russia: SSBN Verkhoturye Leaves Zvezdochka Ship Repair Center on March 24
Project 667BDRM nuclear-powered ballistic missile submarine (SSBN) Verkhoturye will leave covered slipway of Zvezdochka Ship Repair Center on March 24, 2012. Works on the sub’s technical recovery and service life extension started in the fall of 2010. Since that time, the shipyard has carried out re
Russia: Trials of SSBN Yury Dogloruky Reach Closing Phase
Trials of nuclear-powered ballistic missile submarine (SSBN) Yury Dolgoruky held by Severodvinsk defense companies have reached closing phase. “We expect Yury Dolgoruky to arrive this year”, says Rear Admiral Igor Muhametshin, Northern Fleet (NF) Submarine Force Commander. “Borei project is new and
UK: Merlins from 820 Naval Air Squadron to Take Part in World’s Biggest Anti-Submarine Exercise
Two Merlins from 820 Naval Air Squadron in Culdrose flew a 2,800-mile round trip to take part in the world’s biggest anti-submarine exercise, NATO’s Proud Manta. The aircraft – widely acknowledged as the world’s best anti-submarine hunting helicopter – spent a fortnight at Sigonella airbase near Mou
Russia: Nuclear-Powered Ballistic Missile Submarine Omsk Prepares for Modernization
Governor of Omsk region Leonid Polezhayev on March 12 met with Valery Savon, commanding officer of nuclear-powered ballistic missile submarine (SSBN) Omsk. The submariner told the regional governor about service of the sub’s crew at Pacific Fleet while SSBN Omsk passes modernization. Recall that the
Russian Navy to Increase Number of Launch Tubes on Borei-Class Submarines
Number of launch tubes on Borei-class nuclear-powered ballistic missile submarines will be increased from 16 to 20 beginning from the fourth sub named SSBN Svyatitel Nikolai, reports ITAR-TASS referring to a spokesman for defense industry. At present, armament of Yury Dolgoruky-class nuclear-powered
Russian Navy Abandons Modernization of Dmitry Donsky-Class Submarines
Russian Navy will not modernize Dmitry Donskoy-class nuclear-powered ballistic missile submarines (SSBN, Project 941 Typhoon), reported Jane’s Defence Weekly referring to ARMS-TASS. Complete modernization of one Project 941 submarine is equivalent to construction of two new Yury Dolgoruky-class SSBN
France: DCNS, DGA Complete New Series of Deck Landing Trials on Board FREMM Aquitaine Frigate
A few weeks after the first helicopter landing trials on board the FREMM Aquitaine frigate, DCNS, the French Navy and the French defence procurement agency (DGA) have successfully completed a new series of deck landing trials, this time with new Caiman Marine (NH90) heavy lift helicopter which recen
Russia: Navy Abandons Akula Modernization Project
Russian Navy will not modernize in-service Project 941 Akula strategic nuclear-powered submarines due to financial reasons, reports ITAR-TASS referring to a source in defense industry. According to him, complete modernization of one Akula-class sub is comparable to construction of two new Project 95
Russian Navy to Commission Submarines in June-July and December 2012
Project 955 Borei nuclear-powered ballistic missile submarines SSBN Yury Dolgoruky and SSBN Alexander Nevsky will be commissioned into Russian Navy in June-July and Dec 2012 respectively upon termination of state trials. According to a source in defense ministry, Project 885 Yasen nuclear-powered at
Russia: NF Receives Upgraded Variant of Anti-Submarine Warfare Aircraft
Upgraded variant of ASW aircraft Il-38 has been commissioned into Northern Fleet (NF). Its modification Il-38N has improved combat capabilities. Apart from antisubmarine functions, it can act as electronic intelligence naval aircraft. Il-38N is equipped with new onboard radar system Novella capable
UAE: Fincantieri to Extend Al Fattan Shipyard in Abu Dhabi
Fincantieri, the Italian shipbuilder, is going to extend the Al Fattan shipyard in Abu Dhabi as part of Etihad Ship Building (ESB), its new joint venture in the UAE, reports The National. “Etihad Ship Building is set to become our main logistical hub in an area which is of strategic importance for F
Canadian Force Takes Part in Proud Manta 2012
The Operations Room is the nerve centre of a ship. With radar, sonar and communications equipment covering the full range of electronic and electro-magnetic detection and analysis, the Ops Room staff track the activity of vessels and aircraft in the ship’s area of responsibility. In action, they are