Saudi Arabia has recently shown interest in medium-sized U.S. warships as part of its naval buildup to counter Iran, particularly surface vessels capable of countering asymmetric and air threats. This is a key element in Riyadh’s program known as Saudi Naval Expansion Program II, worth as much as $2
HMS Iron Duke has completed its final patrol of Iraq’s oil terminals, heralding the end of the Royal Navy’s eight-year involvement in their protection. Since the fall of Saddam Hussein’s regime in 2003, Britain’s frigate fleet has been committed to almost round-the-clock patrols of the waters around
Abu Dhabi Ship Building, the leading shipbuilder and naval support services provider in the Gulf region and a strategic affiliate of Mubadala, has announced the launch of “Al Dhafra”, the third vessel of the Baynunah Corvette Class Program for the UAE Navy. Abu Dhabi Ship Building further revealed t
Bulgaria’s “Drazki” frigate will be ready for departure to the Mediterranean in mid-April to take part in the NATO operations in Libya… (novinite) [mappress] Source: novinite, March 30, 2011;
HMS Cumberland is ready to move into the next phase of operations in Libya by enforcing the arms embargo under UN Security Council Resolutions 1970 and 1973. The Royal Navy Type 22 frigate has been a key part of the UK’s response to the crisis in Libya since the beginning of the troubles in [&hellip
A South Korean destroyer was heading back to Libya to help in the evacuations of South Korean nationals, after Western countries launched mi… (yonhapnews) [mappress] Source: yonhapnews,March 21, 2011;
France on Sunday sent its Charles de Gaulle aircraft carrier to Libya to bolster the West’s air campaign against Muammar Gaddafi’s forces… (indiatimes) [mappress] Source: indiatimes,March 20, 2011;
