Surface Vessels
UK: BAE Systems Signs USD 73.61 Million MFR Contract
BAE Systems has been awarded a six year, £46m contract to support the Sampson multi-function radars (MFR) on board the fleet of six Royal Navy Type 45 Destroyers. This support contract, awarded by MBDA, is designed as a forerunner to a full ‘contract for availability’ arrangement and will generate d
Libya: Gaddafi’s Army Shots Down AH-64 Apache Helicopter
Libyan television demonstrated wrecks of an aircraft, having declared that was AH-64 Apache helicopter shot down by Gaddafi’s army. However, under close examination it turned out to be American unmanned air vehicle (UAV) MQ-8B Fire Scout. According to Flight Daily News, NATO coalition confirmed that
US Navy’s Frigate USS Carr to Visit St. Petersburg
US Navy’s frigate USS Carr will call at St. Petersburg on June 28 to participate in 5th International Maritime Defense Show. The American ship’s visit will last till July 3. Central Navy Portal hunted out the visit program of the US frigate. USS Carr will moor at Marine Passenger Terminal on June 28
Greece: Portsmouth-Based Type 23 Frigate ‘Ready to Deliver’ in War Against Piracy
THE SAINTS are ready to deal with sinners after honing their boarding skills in Crete. HMS St Albans has completed her final stint of training before entering her operational theatre east of Suez, ready to strike a blow at terrorists, smugglers and pirates. After a brief pit-stop in Gibraltar, the P
Britain’s Newest Operational Warship Ready To Appear in Truman Show
Britain’s newest operational warship – HMS Dauntless – has arrived in the world’s largest naval base ready to show international navies what she can do. Fresh from working with the Americans’ newest carrier, the USS George H W Bush in the Western Approaches, the Portsmouth-based Type 45 has made her
USA: Sailors Participating in FRUKUS 2011 Receive Firefighting Training
Sailors participating in FRUKUS 2011 received firefighting and damage control training at the Farrier Firefighting Facility at Naval Station Norfolk, Va., June 21. FRUKUS 2011, scheduled for June 20 to July 1 in Norfolk, Va., is an invitational exercise designed to enhance communication and interope
Nigerian Navy’s Chief of Staff, Vice Admiral O. S Ibrahim, to Discuss Strategy
To address the increased attention on the Gulf of Guinea as an area of concern for piracy and maritime threats, the Nigerian Navy’s Chief of Staff, Vice Admiral O. S Ibrahim, will be discussing their strategic plans to increase maritime security at Defence IQ’s Offshore Patrol Vessels conference. Ac
HMS Liverpool Takes Break From Libya Operations
After two months on-and-off patrolling the Gulf of Sirte, HMS Liverpool took a break from her Libya operations for a spot of R&R – and ceremonial. The visit to Grand Harbour coincided with the Queen’s official birthday – an event not only celebrated in the UK and RN, but also by islanders in this [&
Russia, India Agree to Start Sea Trials of INS Vikramaditya in Nov 2011
Russia and India agreed to begin sea trials of aircraft carrier INS Vikramaditya (former Admiral Gorshkov) in Nov 2011. According to The Tribune, Indian Navy will receive the carrier in Dec 2012. Having displacement of 45,000 tons and length of 283 meters, the aircraft carrier is being presently out
Guided-Missile Cruiser USS Anzio Hosts Bulgarian Naval Midshipmen Aboard
Guided-missile cruiser USS Anzio (CG 68) hosted two Bulgarian naval midshipmen to help train them in at-sea familiarization, June 2–16. Midshipmen Galin Yambolov and Vania Ormanova both attend the Bulgarian Naval Academy, “Nicola Vaptsarov,” where they will spend five years learning about their job
US Navy Refuses to Delegate Cruiser to International Maritime Defense Show
Dutch, German and US warships will attend the International Maritime Defense Show (IMDS-2011) to take place in St. Petersburg since June 29 till July 3, told diplomatic sources to Central Navy Portal. Royal Netherlands Navy will be represented by Karel Doorman class multi-purpose frigate F831 Van Am
Baltic Fleet Frigate Neustrashimy Heads for Denmark to Pay Visit
Baltic Fleet (BF) frigate Neustrashimy left for Copenhagen to pay a formal visit under the flag of BF Surface Squadron Deputy Commander Capt 1 rank Alexander Ivanovsky. The BF ship’s visit will be held within the framework of NATO-Russia Council seminar which is to take place in Danish capital city
Ticonderoga-Class Guided-Missile Cruiser USS Monterey Visits Georgia
American Aegis-carrying USS Monterey called at Georgian port Batumi in the morning of June 20, reports Trend news agency referring to sources in Georgian frontier police. Chairman of the Government of Adjara (Georgia) Levan Varshalomidze attended the welcome ceremony, reports Trend. Monterrey‘s comm
Arleigh Burke-Class Guided-Missile Destroyer Concludes Gaeta, Italy Port Visit
Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Barry (DDG 52) concluded its stay in Gaeta, Italy, June 17, after a five-day port visit to the city. Sailors used the port visit as a chance to enjoy some free time and to experience the local food, culture and history in Gaeta and Rome. Barry’s Moral