Indian Navy’s fourth Anti Submarine Warfare (ASW) Corvette of Project-28, christened ‘Kavaratti’, was launched at a ceremony held at Garden Reach Shipbuilders and Engineers Ltd (GRSE), Kolkata. The four ships of Project-28 built by GRSE, Kolkata have been designed indigenously by the Directorate of
The Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS George Washington (CVN 73) departed Fleet Activities Yokosuka, Japan, for its patrol of the Indo-Asia-Pacific region as the flagship for the George Washington Carrier Strike Group (GWCSG), May 18. George Washington served as the U.S. Navy’s forward deployed airc
US, UK Plan Future Joint Carrier Operations One of the highest-ranking women in the US Armed Forces has met with her Royal Navy counterparts to plan future joint carrier operations. HMS Scott Returns to Sea After a refit at HM Naval Base, Devonport, the Royal Navy’s fourth largest warship, has saile
The Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS George Washington (CVN 73) completed its Selective Reserve Availability (SRA) period and pre-patrol preparations, May 15. Prior to departing Fleet Activities Yokosuka, Japan for its 2015 patrol, George Washington underwent a six-month SRA period and completed do
US Navy’s Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Lassen (DDG 82) held a change of command ceremony May 13, while moored at its forward-deployed home port in Yokosuka, Japan. As the ship’s company and invited guests looked on Cmdr. Michael Smith was relieved by Cmdr. Robert Francis during t
The U.S. Pacific Fleet will join international forces in the 10th Pacific Partnership mission, scheduled to begin in early June. This annual maritime operation will help improve disaster response preparedness while enhancing relationships among all participants. Led by the U.S. Navy, the Pacific Par
Littoral combat ship USS Fort Worth (LCS 3) arrived to Subic Bay, Philippines, on May 13 to resupply after a weeklong routine patrol in international waters and airspace of the South China Sea near the Spratly Islands. While Fort Worth has transited the South China Sea many times, this patrol marks
US Navy’s Carl Vinson Carrier Strike Group, Carrier Air Wing (CVW) 17, and Destroyer Squadron 1 participated in various bi-lateral training events May 10 in the South China Sea with Malaysian air and surface units in support of Commander, U.S. 7th Fleet theater security cooperation objectives. The s
The Los Angeles-class fast-attack submarine USS Houston (SSN 713) arrived at Fleet Activities Yokosuka May 8 for a visit as a part of its deployment to the Western Pacific. With a crew of approximately 140, Houston will conduct a multitude of missions and showcase the latest capabilities of the subm
Dynamic Mongoose 2015 Begins NATO’s Anti-Submarine Warfare Exercise DYNAMIC MONGOOSE 2015 (DMON 15) began today, Monday, 4 May 2015, off the coast of Norway, with ships, submarines, aircraft and personnel from 10 Allied and 1 partner nation converging on the Norwegian Sea for anti-submarine and anti
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 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
An MQ-8B Fire Scout unmanned aircraft system from Helicopter Maritime Strike Squadron (HSM) 35 performs ground turns aboard the littoral combat ship USS Fort Worth (LCS 3). The operation was carried out on May 1, while the vessel was in the South China Sea. Fort Worth is on a 16-month rotational dep
