Egypt Buys French Mistrals French and Egyptian officials have concluded a contract for two Mistral-class ships in Paris, September 23. France Confident About Mistral Sale French Defense Minister Yves Le Drian has affirmed that France would find buyers for their two Mistral-class ships. HMS Glouceste
The littoral combat ship USS Fort Worth (LCS 3) is making preparations to get underway from Sembawang after successfully conducting preventive maintenance availability (PMAV) and restricted availability (RAV) maintenance. This availability was particularly unique, as it was the first maintenance ava
The U.S. Navy’s only forward-deployed Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76) entered the 7th Fleet area of operations, Sept. 17. The 7th Fleet area of operations includes 36 maritime countries and the world’s five largest foreign armed forces – the People’s Republic of China, Russi
US Navy to Cancel Third Zumwalt? Pentagon is considering the cancellation of the third next-generation stealth destroyer USS Lyndon B. Johnson. Video: Royal Navy’s Type 26 Designs Revealed New images and video of what the British Navy’s Type 26 “Global Combat Ship” will look like have gone on show a
Indian Navy will receive a new stealth destroyer, INS Kochi, which will be commissioned this month by Defence Minister Manohar Parrikar. The Kolkata-class guided missile destroyer was built by Mazagon Dock Limited (MDL). According to The Economic Times, INS Kochi is the second of three domestically
South Korean navy has sent one of its Aegis-equipped destroyers to detect a possible long-range rocket launch from North Korea. According to Yonhap, government sources have confirmed that the ship has been given the task of detecting an indicated rocket launch from North Korea. North Korea might fir
USS Anzio’s CO Relieved of Duties The commanding officer of the guided-missile cruiser USS Anzio (CG 68) based at Naval Station Norfolk, Virginia, was relieved of his duties today by Commander, Carrier Strike Group 8, Rear Adm. Bret Batchelder. 50.000 Workers Could Build Australian Subs German shipb
After sailing over 10,000 km each, the Royal Australian Navy’s HMA Ships Sirius, Arunta and Sheean are in Visakhapatnam, India preparing to exercise with the Indian Navy. The inuagural bilateral maritime activity, AUSINDEX, will commence on 12 September and will start with briefings and practical de
US Navy’s amphibious dock landing ship USS Germantown (LSD 42) wraps up Cooperation Afloat Readiness and Training (CARAT) bilateral exchange. This year’s annual CARAT operations began in mid-July for Germantown, when the ship embarked a Landing Air Craft Cushion (LCAC) detachment from Naval Beach Un
Around 2,650 Spanish Navy servicemen, 12 surface ships, a submarine, 4 helicopters, 2 fixed-wing aircraft and Marine Corps units will take part in the biggest NATO deployment of the last decade – Trident Juncture 2015. This training activity will extend from October 3rd to November 6th bringing toge
The Minesweeper Division 51 of the Japan Maritime Self Defense Force (JMSDF) moored in Manila’s South Harbor, Philippines, on Monday, September 07. The division, headed by Captain Toshiro Takaiwa, is on a three-day visit to the country. It is composed of three vessels JS Bungo (MST 464), JS Aishima
Boustead Holdings Bhd received a contract extension for the supply and delivery of spare parts, maintenance services and training for the Royal Malaysian Navy’s 23rd Frigate Squadron. The Company’s subsidiary, Boustead Naval Shipyard Sdn Bhd, received a Letter of Award on September 3, for a period o
US Navy’s destroyer USS Paul Hamilton (DDG 60), skippered by Commander John Barsano, docked in Manila, Philippines, on Sunday, September 6. This three-day visit to the Philippines is part of the vessel’s regular port of calls to South East Asia. Just like any other visit of foreign navies, this acti
US Navy’s forward-deployed Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Curtis Wilbur (DDG 54) held a change of command ceremony Sept. 1. Cmdr. Amy Graham relieved Cmdr. Hans De For as Curtis Wilbur’s commanding officer during a ceremony on board Commander, Fleet Activities Yokosuka. While De Fo
