Surface Vessels
India Puts INS Vikrant on Auction
Indian Defense Ministry is going to put INS Vikrant, a decommissioned aircraft carrier, on auction, according to the Firstpost.com. The decision was driven by the Maharashtra government’s inability to finance the ship’s maintenance. India purchased the INS Vikrant from the United Kingdom in 1957. Up
HMS Illustrious’ Busy Bees Render Relief to Philippines
Since arriving in the Philippines, HMS Illustrious and her ‘floating warehouse’ of emergency supplies have been a hub of activity. The Royal Navy’s amphibious aircraft carrier arrived in the Philippines on 25 November after a short stop in Singapore to load up 500 tonnes of humanitarian aid under th
Top News of the Week November 25 – 30
Commanding Officer of USS Jefferson City Relieved NAVAL BASE POINT LOMA, Calif. – Cmdr. John Croghan relieved Cmdr. Brien Dickson as Commanding Officer of USS Jefferson City (SSN 759) during a pier side ceremony on Naval Base Point Loma Nov. 22. Capt. Thomas Ishee, Commander, Submarine Squadron 11,
Indian Navy Ship Arrives at Port of Colombo
A Naval Ship of Indian Navy arrived at the Port of Colombo on 27th November 2013 on a goodwill visit. The ship was ceremonially welcomed by the Sri Lanka Navy in accordance with naval traditions on their arrival. INS Shivalik is a frigate, which is 143 meters in length. It has a displacement of 5300
Top News of the Week November 18 – 24, 2013
USS Chancellorsville Finishes Combat Systems Upgrades Naval Sea Systems Command completed the first-ever Air Defense Cruiser Aegis Baseline 9 combat systems upgrade for USS Chancellorsville (CG 62), March 29. The upgrade, part of the Navy’s Cruiser Modernization program, began in April 2012 at BAE S
VCNO Returns from China
Vice Chief of Naval Operations Adm. Mark Ferguson returned Nov. 15 from an official visit to the People’s Republic of China. During the four-day visit, Adm. Ferguson held discussions with senior leaders of the People’s Liberation Army Navy (PLA(N)) and visited several PLA(N) ships, including the 7,5
Indian Naval Ship Vikramaditya Commissioned
The Indian Naval Ship Vikramaditya was commissioned on 16 Nov 2013. The commissioning ceremony took place at Severodvinsk, Russia. INS Vikramaditya was formerly known as Russian aircraft carrier named Admiral Gorshkov. The contract for the ship was signed between the Federation of Russia and the Uni
Top News of The Week October 11-16, 2013
Commissioning of Russian-Built Warship for India on Saturday The commissioning ceremony of the Indian Naval Ship Vikramaditya will take place at Sevmash Shipyard, Severodvinsk on Saturday. US, Caribbean Border Agencies Team Up on Major Drug Bust The U.S. Coast Guard, U.S. Customs and Border Protecti
US Navy Ships Head for the Philippines to Provide Disaster Relief
The U.S. Secretary of Defense Chuck Hagel has ordered the aircraft carrier USS George Washington (CVN 73) and other U.S. Navy ships to make best speed for the Republic of the Philippines. The aircraft carrier, which carries 5,000 Sailors and more than 80 aircraft, was in Hong Kong for a port visit.
India, US Navy Begin Malabar 2013
Naval forces from India and the United States will participate in exercise Malabar 2013, Nov. 5 – 11. Malabar is a regularly scheduled bilateral naval field training exercise and has grown in scope and complexity over the years. Malabar 2013 is the latest in a continuing series of exercises conducte
US Bolsters Its Presence in Southeast Asia
U.S. force rotations in the Asia-Pacific region are bolstering key relationships there as they extend the U.S. presence to reflect today’s security environment, the U.S. Pacific Command chief told American Forces Press Service. US Navy Adm. Samuel J. Locklear III called the rotations — currently in
SLNS Sagara Participates in “SLINEX 2013”
Sri Lanka Navy’s Offshore Patrol Vessel, SLNS Sagara is participating in the joint maritime fleet exercise, “SLINEX 2013”, conducted in the seas off Goa in India from 04th to 08th November 2013. The joint exercise is aimed at enhancing interoperability and exchanging professional knowledge. It provi
HMS Westminster, Indian Navy Train Together
HMS Westminster has just visited Goa where the ship’s company had the opportunity to exercise alongside the Indian Navy. The Type 23 frigate took time out from her busy counter-terrorism and counter-narcotics operations in the Gulf for a workout with Indian Navy Ship (INS) Delhi and her company. Exe
USS McCampbell Docks in India
The Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS McCampbell (DDG 85) arrived in India Nov. 3 for a port visit. “McCampbell’s crew is very excited for the port visit to Chennai,” said Cmdr. Sharif Calfee, McCampbell’s commanding officer. “For nearly the entire crew this will be their first port v