Fincantieri and Finmeccanica will build and equip the units set out in the renewal plan of the Italian Navy’s fleet. In the framework of this plan, OCCAR (Organisation Conjointe de Cooperation sur l’Armement, the international organization for cooperation on arms) has signed the order of the contrac
The Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Jason Dunham (DDG 109) arrived in Gdynia, Poland, for a scheduled port visit, May 6, 2015. Jason Dunham’s presence in Poland reaffirms to NATO allies that the U.S. Navy shares a commitment to strengthen ties while working toward mutual goals of pr
Royal Navy’s Type 45 air defence destroyer HMS Dragon returned to Portsmouth yesterday, 6 May, from a successful six-month patrol across the Atlantic and Pacific oceans. The Type 45 destroyer travelled 22,000 miles and visited 15 ports strengthening ties with her allies and continuing the UK’s commi
HMAS Parramatta (FFH 154), an Anzac-class frigate of the Royal Australian Navy, moves closer to its Anti-Ship Missile Defence upgrade at Henderson Australia Marine Complex Common User Facility, Western Australia. The vessel will also be undergoing docking maintenance availability and preservation wo
Spanish Navy’s patrol vessel Vencedora hosted Spain’s Prime Minister Mariano Rajoy Brey on May 4 in Dakar, Senegal. The Prime Minister was welcomed aboard by the vessel’s Commander. He conducted a brief visit, signed the Book of Honor and received a presentation on the vessel’s various capabilities,
The fourteenth edition of Indo-French naval exercise (VARUNA) concluded on May 2 off Goa. The ten day long exercise commenced on April 23 and included both a harbour and sea phase. Aircraft carrier Charles de Gaulle represented the French Navy, along with two destroyers Chevalier Paul and Jean de Vi
Three senior chief petty officers aboard the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS George Washington (CVN 73) were advanced to the rank of master chief petty officer during a promotion ceremony in the ship’s hangar bay, May 1. Their newly pinned gold-fouled anchors, each with two silver stars distinguis
The aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70) and embarked Carrier Air Wing (CVW) 17 recently launched and recovered the 10,000th aircraft of the current deployment. An Airborne Early Warning Squadron (VAW) 116 “Sun Kings” E-2 Hawkeye completed the 10,000th launch; a Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 81
Amphibious Squadron (PHIBRON) 4 and the 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) began PHIBRON-MEU Integrated Training (PMINT) May 4 off the northeast coast of the United States. During PMINT, more than 1,800 Sailors from amphibious assault ship USS Kearsarge (LHD 3), dock landing ship USS Oak Hill (LSD
Italian Navy’s frigate ITS Euro finished its mission as part of Standing NATO Maritime Countermeasures Group Two (SNMCMG2). ITS Euro returned to its homeport of Taranto on May 1 after being deployed for over three months. The vessel was boarded by NATO SNMCMG2 Command on December 28, 2014, and it of
US Navy’s Arleigh Burke-class destroyer USS Jason Dunham (DDG 109) entered the Baltic Sea May 4, 2015, to promote peace and stability in the region. Jason Dunham’s presence in the Baltic Sea will serve to reaffirm the U.S. dedication and commitment toward strengthening the partnerships and joint ope
In late April the French Navy’s frigate Cassard (D 614) concluded its mission in central and eastern Mediterranean. Cassard was collecting valuable information in the Mediterranean, as well as building relationships with navies present in the area. The vessel left its homeport of Toulon on March 20
Three Sailors aboard the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72) were awarded Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medals (NAM) during a ceremony April 23. Lincoln’s Commanding Officer, Capt. Ron Ravelo, presented NAMs to Culinary Specialist 1st Class James E. Parrott, Culinary Speci
The Ticonderoga-class guided-missile cruiser USS Shiloh (CG 67) arrived in Busan, Republic of Korea, for a port visit, May 4. Capt. Kurush F. Morris, commanding officer of Shiloh, said: Our visit is aimed at building friendship and goodwill with the people of the Republic of Korea and connecting wit
