Surface Vessels
JSC Severnaya Verf Shipyard to Deliver Corvette Soobrazitelny to Russian Defense Ministry on Oct 14
JSC Severnaya Verf shipyard will deliver corvette Soobrazitelny to Russian Defense Ministry on Oct 14, reported the shipyard’s press service. Being the first serial ship of Project 20380, corvette Soobrazitelny has vital differences from the lead ship, corvette Stereguschiy commissioned in 2007. Ove
Russian New Destroyers to Replace Three Classes of Oceanic Zone Vessels
The destroyer of the new generation, which Russia has been working on for the interests of the national navy, will replace the three classes… (pravda) [mappress] Source: pravda, October 11, 2011;
FGS BAYERN Conducts Rendezvous with Dutch Supply Tanker to Replenish Fuel Tanks
After several days conducting counter-piracy operations in the area off the Horn of Africa, the German naval warship FGS BAYERN conducts a rendezvous with the Dutch Supply Tanker HNLMS ZUIDERKRUIS to replenish her fuel tanks. Shortly after the tanker is alongside the frigate, the Replenishment at Se
Iran: Jamaran Destroyer Sets Sail for First Mission in International Waters
The Iranian Navy’s 16th fleet of warships, comprising the Jamaran destroyer and the Bandar Abbas gunboat, set sail for the north of the… (bernama) [mappress] Source: bernama, October 10, 2011
UK: 7th TRADE Meeting Took Place at EU NAVFOR Operational Headquarters
The 7th meeting of the Training Awareness and De-confliction (TRADE) group took place on 4 October at the Operational Headquarters of EU NAVFOR Operation ATALANTA in Northwood. “TRADE is a very useful tool to co-ordinate and de-conflict training by different stakeholders”, said Rear Admiral Christia
Russia: Black Sea Fleet Frigate Prepares for IONIEX 2011
Black Sea Fleet (BSF) frigate Smetlivy completes preparation for cruise to the Mediterranean Sea in order to attend the IONIEX 2011 Russian-Italian exercise. Recently, all ship’s systems were tested in different modes at sea, and the crew held teamwork drills. Joint exercise IONIEX regularly conduct
US Navy’s Delegation Completes Training of Ukrainian Navy Units
US Navy’s delegation has completed training of Ukrainian Navy units in damage control matters, reported Ukrainian defense ministry’s press service. The American delegation consisting of US Navy’s damage control instructors was accompanied by officers of Ukrainian Navy HQ. American instructors taught
UK: Royal Navy Submarine HMS Ambush Makes Maiden Dive
Here’s a unique sight to thrill all submariners. Nope, not clear skies over Barrow, but the very first dive of the Silent Service’s newest state-of-the-art leviathan: HMS Ambush. The second of seven Astute-class boats made her maiden dive in a huge basin at BAE Systems’ yard in Cumbria, ten months a
Kongsberg Signs CTT Simulation Contract for Australian Air Warfare Destroyer Program
Kongsberg Defence & Aerospace (KONGSBERG) is pleased to announce the award of a Command Team Trainer Simulation Infrastructure contract in the order of 50 MNOK under which KONGSBERG will support Raytheon Australia Pty Ltd (the Australian Air Warfare Destroyer Combat System Systems Engineer) in the d
Russia, USA to Hold Anti-Piracy Exercise off Mariana Islands
Pacific Fleet (PF) command and US Navy’s military delegation visiting Vladivostok in Oct 1-4 agreed to conduct joint anti-piracy exercise off Mariana Islands late in Oct, reports RIA Novosti referring to PF Commander’s press secretary Capt 1 rank Roman Martov. Having finished official visit to PF ma
Sandown-Class Minehunter Blows Up Mines on Libyan Mission
This is a 2,000lb mine sitting at the bottom of the Mediterranean, nearly 500ft down, off the Libyan port of Tobruk.Today it is no more, a legacy of the Gaddafi regime blown up by HMS Bangor during a concerted search of harbours in eastern Libya. After spending much of her time off Misrata helping [
Turkish Warships Harass Israeli Merchant Vessels in Waters off Cyprus
Increasingly assertive Turkey is setting the scene for clashes in the eastern Mediterranean. Since Thursday, Sept. 29, Turkish warships have been harassing Israeli merchant vessels in waters off Cyprus, debkafile’s military sources report. They come close enough to establish wireless communication a
Pacific Fleet Task Unit Heads for Mariana Islands, USA
Pacific Fleet (PF) task unit headed by Guard missile cruiser Varyag has finished courtesy visit to Japanese port Maizuru and laid a course for Mariana Islands (USA), reported RIA Novosti on Oct 1 referring to PF Commander’s press secretary Capt 1 rank Roman Martov. After large-scale exercise off Kam
Romanian Ministry of Defence Announces R&M Tender
Romanian ministry of defence has announced tender for repairs and maintenance services to the naval vessels type Corvette class with associated works as required. The Ministry of National Defense is the specialized body of the central public administration submitted to the Government conducting the