Surface Vessels
Russia: Northern Fleet Pilots Improve Flight Skills
Scheduled drills of Northern Fleet (NF) ship-based fighter wing headed by Col Evgeny Kuznetsov are going on. Pilots practice interception of air target, imitate air fight, and improve aerobatic skills in severe weather conditions, told NF Information Support Group to Central Navy Portal. In Nov 2011
UK: Fifth Type 45 Destroyer Built by BAE Systems Sets Sail on Maiden Voyage
Defender, the fifth Type 45 destroyer built by BAE Systems, has today set sail from the company’s Scotstoun shipyard to embark on her first stage sea trials off the west coast of Scotland. Exactly two years since her launch on 21 October 2009, Defender will spend approximately three weeks at sea, du
French Navy Receives OPV L’Adroit
Less than two years after construction began, the Gowind offshore patrol vessel L’Adroit, an innovative maritime safety & security platform, has been made available to the French Navy. Built by DCNS under a self-funded programme, the ship incorporates a number of major technological innovations and
Royal Navy Unveils New State-of-the-Art Warfare Training Centre at HMS Collingwood
The Royal Navy has today unveiled its new state-of-the-art warfare training facility which will ensure its next generation of sailors are among the best prepared in the world. Representing the most radical change to its training for over 40 years, the Maritime Composite Training System (MCTS) provid
UK: HMS Illustrious Begins Training off South Coast
The flight deck of Britain’s aircraft carrier hums and throbs again as two months of rigorous training begin for HMS Illustrious off the South Coast. Lynx helicopters from 702 Naval Air Squadron in Yeovilton and Merlins of 820 Naval Air Squadron in Culdrose have joined Lusty in the Channel ahead of
Sea Trials of New Italian Carlo Bergamini-Class Frigate Starts
Sea trials of new Italian Carlo Bergamini-class frigate (FREMM project) have been started, reported Italian Navy. The new frigate is designed for antiaircraft/antiship/antisubmarine warfare, delivering strikes upon enemy ships at sea and at basing sites, fire support of landing operations, destructi
Royal Navy Warship Frees Fishermen from Pirate Captivity on “Good Day for UK”
A Royal Marines Commando guards suspected pirates off the Somali coast after the Royal Navy liberated its second hijacked vessel in a week. It’s thought they were using the fishing boat Hibid Fidi as a ‘mother ship’ – until HMS Somerset pounced, boarded the dhow, freed its Pakistani crew and detaine
UK: Royal Navy Gets New Flagship
Britain today has a new flagship with assault ship HMS Bulwark assuming the proud mantle from her sister. Just two days after HMS Albion made her final entry to Plymouth for three years – and three days after she herself completed her last major training exercise, Bulwark is ready to assume the key
UK: HMS Argyll Prepares for Gulf Mission
Pilot Lt Ralphie Lorenz safely guides his Lynx helicopter back to ‘mother’ as HMS Argyll conducts an intensive training package in the Mediterranean on her way to the Gulf. In the coming weeks, the Devonport-based frigate will take over from HMS St Albans on the key maritime security mission in the
Britain’s Fastest Destroyer HMS York Sets Sail from Portsmouth
Britain’s fastest destroyer HMS York got a patriotic send-off in Portsmouth yesterday as it sped to the Mediterranean to help… By Chris Hughes (mirror) [mappress] Source: mirror, October 18, 2011
USS Arleigh Burke Officially Finishes Joint Warrior 11-2
Guided-missile destroyer USS Arleigh Burke (DDG 51) pulled into HMNB Clyde Oct. 14, officially ending two weeks of multinational, multi-warfare training exercises known as Joint Warrior 11-2. During Joint Warrior, the crew of Burke worked alongside servicemembers from more than a dozen countries com
Corvette Soobrazitelny Joins Russian Navy
On Oct 14, 2011 Russian naval ensign was hoisted on corvette Soobrazitelny moored at the quay of JSC Severnaya Verf shipyard. Project 20380 first serial corvette has been commissioned into Russian Navy. The solemn flag-hoisting ceremony was held right after signing of the corvette acceptance certifi
Russia Postpones Sea Trials of Aircraft Carrier Admiral Gorshkov
Sea trials of aircraft carrier Admiral Gorshkov, which is getting a face-lift ahead of its induction in the Indian Navy,… (hindustantimes) [mappress] Source: hindustantimes, October 17, 2011
UK: Princess Royal Visits New Type 45 Destroyer
Her Royal Highness The Princess Royal arrived by helicopter on the new Type 45 destroyer off Plymouth to witness the ship’s preparations for an arduous training package known as BOST – Basic Operational Sea Training. HRH enjoyed a tour of the ship and saw the 190 sailors on board conducting their da