Surface Vessels
USS Fitzgerald Strengthens Relationship with Japan
The Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Fitzgerald (DDG 62) arrived in Fukuoka, Japan, July 18 for a goodwill and friendship building port visit. This marks Fitzgerald’s first visit to Japan’s sixth largest city. “We are excited to interact and learn more about the beautiful Japanese
CNO Concludes Visit to China
Chief of Naval Operations (CNO) Adm. Jonathan Greenert departed the People’s Republic of China (PRC) Friday after a successful four-day counterpart visit with military leaders, fleet units and leaders of the State Oceanic Administration (SOA). Adm. Wu Shengli, commander in chief of the People’s Li
ROKN Members Board USS George Washington
Republic of Korea Navy (ROKN) Commander, Maritime Task Flotilla (MTF) 7 Rear Adm. Kim Jong-Il, and members of his staff, embarked the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS George Washington (CVN 73) and Ticonderoga-class guided-missile cruisers USS Antietam (CG 54) and USS Shiloh (CG 67) as part of the
Top News of the Week of July 14 – 20, 2014
UK’s Second New Aircraft Carrier Step Closer to Assembly Just days after the naming ceremony for her sister, a giant segment of the second of Britain’s two new aircraft carriers has been completed. Indian Navy’s INS Kuthar Damaged in Accident INS Kuthar, Indian Navy’s Khukri class corvette, was dama
Chinese Sailors Take Part in RIMPAC Search Exercise
The Republic of China Navy, along with the US Navy, has conduced a search exercise during Rim of the Pacific (RIMPAC) on Wednesday. Chinese sailors boarded vessels in search for mock pirates and smuggled goods. The crew from the Chinese destroyer Haikou (171) boarded the Coast Guard cutter Waesche
Fourth OPV Enters Indian Navy Fleet
The Indian Navy received the fourth 105 m class Naval Offshore Patrol Vessel (NOPV) INS Sumitra on 16 July, 2014. Goa Shipyard Limited was contracted to design and build the four NOPVs in order to reinforce the country’s maritime defence. INS Sumitra, the Indian Navy’s largest Offshore Patrol Vess
Indian, Russian Navies Engage in INDRA 2014
Ships of the Eastern Fleet of the Indian Navy, viz., INS Shivalik, INS Ranvijay and INS Shakti, under the Command of Rear Admiral Atul Kumar Jain, VSM, Flag Officer Commanding Eastern Fleet, arrived at Vladivostok on 14 July 14. Indian Navy officials were welcomed by the representatives of the Rus
Boustead to Build Malaysian Navy’s SGPV LCSs
Boustead Naval Shipyard Sdn Bhd (BNS) has received an order to construct six Second Generation Patrol Vessels with Littoral Combat Ship (LCS) capability for the Royal Malaysian Navy. According to Bursa Malaysia Berhad, the company finalized the negotiations with The Ministry of Defence Malaysia (M
USS John S. McCain Reaches Pyeongtaek, South Korea
The Arleigh-Burke class guided-missile destroyer USS John S. McCain (DDG 56) arrived in Pyeongtaek, July 12 for a port visit. Pyeongtaek is a common destination for U.S. Navy ships assigned to the 7th fleet area of operations due to its proximity to U.S. Army, and Air Force bases, as well as the s
RSS Intrepid Fires Missile during RIMPAC
The Republic of Singapore Navy’s (RSN) Formidable-class frigate RSS Intrepid, conducted a successful live-firing of an Aster Surface-to-Air Missile on 12 July (Singapore time), as part of the multilateral Rim of the Pacific (RIMPAC) maritime exercise. Hosted by the United States Navy and held from
Indian Navy’s INS Kuthar Damaged in Accident
INS Kuthar, Indian Navy’s Khukri class corvette, was damaged while operating in the Andaman and Nicobar Islands territory. According to Zee News, the accident happened when the corvette tried to enter the naval base harbour in the Andamans, where it is currently under repairs. This is the 15th rep
Top News of the Week of July 07 – 13, 2014
Russian Warships Train with Simulated Enemy Targets As the Russian Defense Ministry reported on Monday, the Russian Black Sea Fleet warships engaged in an exercise where they practiced hitting simulated enemy targets at sea. USS Philippine Sea Executive Officer Promoted The executive officer of guid
George Washington Carrier Strike Group Arrives in Busan
The George Washington Carrier Strike Group (GWCSG) arrived in Busan, Republic of Korea (ROK) for a scheduled port visit, July 11. GWCSG’s visit to Busan serves to increase goodwill and partnership between the two nations through community relations (COMREL) and sporting events, ship tours, and a w
USS Pinckney Ends First Guam Exercise with JMSDF
Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Pinckney (DDG 91) completed the first Guam Exercise (GUAMEX) alongside the Japan Maritime Defense Force (JMSDF), July 9. Pinckney operated off the coast of Guam with eight JMSDF ships practicing naval gunnery, anti-submarine warfare, tactical maneuv