To provide readiness of Indian aircraft carrier INS Vikramaditya for coming acceptance in the end of 2012, ten shipborne pilots of MiG-29K will be sent to Russia for training, reported news agency Brahmand. India tied a contract with Russia for 16 deck-based fighters MiG-29K in 2004. In accordance w
The Coast Guard on Wednesday launched its third Sentinel-class, Fast Response Cutter, the William Flores, at Bollinger Shipyards, Lockport, La. The launch of the William Flores into the waters of Bayou Lafourche marks a production milestone as the Fast Response Cutter readies for sea trials, deliver
Guided-missile destroyer USS Benfold (DDG 65) assisted four stranded mariners in the waters off San Clemente Island Nov. 28 while conducting routine training operations in the Pacific Ocean. “The United States Navy always stands ready to provide assistance,” said Cmdr. David Oden, Benfold’s commandi
Sailors from guided-missile destroyer USS Stethem (DDG 63) provided two days of training in maintenance and repair procedures for the Timor-Leste Defense Force, Nov. 28, during their port visit in Dili. Stethem engineers and combat systems technicians conducted an assessment of three Timor-Leste nav
The world’s first nuclear-powered aircraft carrier, USS Enterprise (CVN 65), took center stage Nov. 28, when Enterprise Sailors performed in a theatrical production for honored guests in attendance for the ship’s 50th birthday celebration. The production included scenes from the history of all eight
The Navy demonstrated early integration of the future of naval aviation Nov. 18 when it launched F-35C test aircraft CF-3 with its new electromagnetic aircraft launch system (EMALS). Testing the F-35C on EMALS provided an early opportunity to evaluate technical risks and began the process to integra
Amphibious transport dock ship USS New Orleans (LPD 18) departed Pearl Harbor Nov. 23 after a scheduled two-day port visit. The visit was the first stop for the ship, which departed its homeport of San Diego, Nov. 14, for its current deployment in support of the nation’s maritime strategy. During th
USS Enterprise (CVN 65) paid shipboard tribute Nov. 28 to the 125 crew members who died and the 20 captured during the ship’s five decades of activity. More than 900 former Enterprise Sailors, some who served on the ship’s maiden voyage, attended the ceremony as part of a two-day 50th birthday celeb
The world’s first nuclear-powered aircraft carrier, USS Enterprise (CVN 65), hosted nearly 1,000 former crew members Nov. 27 to kick off its two-day 50th birthday celebration that will culminate with a party in the ship’s hangar bay, Nov. 28. The celebration, which is the first for a ship serving 50
The Makin Island Amphibious Ready Group (ARG) entered the second phase of its scheduled deployment Nov. 27, when the group crossed the international date line and entered the U.S. 7th Fleet area of responsibility (AOR). The Makin Island ARG is comprised of the amphibious assault ship USS Makin Islan
Southern Naval Command conducted an awe inspiring demonstration of its operational capabilities for the city of Kochi on 27 Nov 11 at the waterfront facing Rajendra Maidan and Netaji Subhash Park. The entire spectrum of naval operations was included in the display; within the limitations imposed by
After successful platform trials, handover to the Netherlands Defence Materiel Organisation(DMO) and initial tests by the Royal Netherlands Navy the first OPV Holland returned to DAMEN Schelde Naval Shipbuilding in Vlissingen for the installation of the Integrated Mast Module (IMM). The installation
Minister for Defence Stephen Smith today announced that the Australian Defence Force (ADF) has commenced Exercise COOPERATION SPIRIT 2011 with the People’s Liberation Army (PLA) in Sichuan Province, China. The exercise began on 27 November and will continue until 1 December. “Exercise COOPERATION SP
Baltic Fleet (BF) Chief of Staff RADM Sergei Farkov said at the session of BF Military Council that all tasks assigned to the fleet in training year had been completed. BF ships have performed 5 long-range cruises to different regions of the World Ocean. Crews of surface ships have carried out over
