Surface Vessels
ASVAB Improvement Course Opens Doors for USS Bataan Sailors
Twelve Sailors aboard the multipurpose amphibious assault ship USS Bataan (LHD 5) graduated from Bataan University, an Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery (ASVAB) improvement course May 9. The three-week ASVAB academic skills class was designed to help Sailors improve their knowledge in criti
UK: Royal Navy Ready for Unexpected Global Events
Numerous vessels are taking part in Cougar 11, this summer’s deployment of the Royal Navy’s new Response Force Task Group (RFTG). Consisting of ships, aircraft and personnel held at very high readiness, the RFTG is at the heart of the UK’s ability to react at short notice to unforeseen global events
ThyssenKrupp Marine Systems AG Starts Production of First 125 Class Frigate for German Navy
On May 9, a large number of guests and representatives from politics, defense and industry gathered at the Blohm + Voss in Hamburg to mark the start of production for the first 125 Class Frigate (F125) for the German Navy. The invitation had been extended by the F125 Work Group (ARGE F125) consistin
Turkey Can Produce Its Own Aircraft Carrier
Turkey’s defense industry undersecretary said on Saturday that Turkey was capable enough to produce its own aircraft carrier thanks to its r… (worldbulletin) [mappress] Source: Worldbulletin , May 9, 2011;
African Migrants Left to Die in Mediterranean Sea After Nato Aircraft Carrier Fails to Respond
DOZENS OF African migrants were left to die in the Mediterranean Sea after European and Nato military units apparently ignored their cries… By Jack Shenker (irishtimes) [mappress] Source: irishtimes, May 9, 2011;
UK: Famous Name of HMS Ark Royal to Pass on New Aircraft Carrier
The historic name of Leeds’s very own warship is set to live on. The name HMS Ark Royal – one of the most prominent in Navy history – will p… By Alison Bellamy(yorkshireeveningpost) [mappress] Source: yorkshireeveningpost , May 04, 2011;
UK: Babcock Starts Work on HMS Shoreham
Babcock has started work today (2 May 2011) on HMS Shoreham, the Royal Navy’s newest Sandown class single role minehunter, now in dock at Rosyth for a five month Support Period (Docking) (SP(D)). As well as a substantial maintenance package, the programme includes a number of upgrades which will sig
Turkey: Government in Talks Over Naval Ship Exports
Undersecretariat for Defense Industries, reportedly having awarded over 60 military boat and naval vessel project to local shipyards, now negotiates over several other new projects with the yards.However these new projects are intended for sale as the undersecretariat revealed talks with prospective
France: Mistral Class Amphibious Assault Ship Dixmude Tests Zodiac Medium Inflatable Slide
The slides had been installed aboard the newly-built Mistral Class amphibious assault ship Dixmude and the demonstration was part of the shi… (prlog) [mappress] Source: prlog, April 29, 2011;
Danish Defence Acquisition and Logistic Organization Signs Contract with Terma
The Danish Defence Acquisition and Logistics Organization has signed a contract with Terma for the delivery of radar systems for the Danish Navy’s three new frigates of the IVER HUITFELDT class, which are expected to enter operational service in 2013. The radar is intended for surveillance and rescu
UK: Major Maritime Exercise Ends With Bang
A major maritime exercise recently ended with a bang, when minehunter vessels participating in Exercise Joint Warrior 2011, hosted by the Royal Navy off the northwest coast of Scotland, encountered two pieces of Second World War ordnance. The Mine Counter-Measures (MCM) force, consisting of minehunt
UK: Royal Navy Destroyer Protects Libya’s Civilian Population
As part of the UK’s ongoing involvement in Operation ELLAMY, Royal Navy destroyer HMS Liverpool has been working tirelessly to protect Libya’s civilian population under threat of attack from Colonel Gaddafi’s forces. During the past week the ship has played a key role in Operation Unified Protector
Russia: Group of Indian Warships Dock in Vladivostok
A group of Indian warships today arrived in Vladivostok, the main Russian Pacific Fleet base, to begin drills with the Russian Navy after ex… (deccanherald) [mappress] Source: deccanherald, April 19, 2011; A group of Indian warships today arrived in Vladivostok, the main Russian Pacific Fleet base,
Severnaya Verf Shipyard Floats out New Corvette for Russian Navy
St. Petersburg’s Severnaya Verf shipyard floated out a new corvette for the Russian Navy featuring stealth technology on Friday… By Alexei Danichev (rian) [mappress] Source: rian, April 18, 2011; rian