Training & Education
Norwegian Defense Logistics Organisation, DCNS Ink Combat Management System Deal
On 23 October 2012, Norwegian Defense Logistics Organisation has signed a contract with DCNS in the presence of Geir Kilhus, chief of NDLO naval systems and Pierre Legros, SVP Surface Ships & Naval Systems. This agreement covers follow on technical support for the Senit 2000 Combat Management System
Raytheon Company to Deliver Five Phalanax CIWS to UK’s MoD
Raytheon Company signed a contract for 42.8 million pounds to deliver five Phalanx Block 1B Close-In Weapon Systems to the United Kingdom’s Ministry of Defence starting in 2013. Installation and in-service support will be provided by Babcock Marine. “Phalanx provides unparalleled ship self-defense t
FGS Sachsen Saves Iranian Dhow from Suspected Pirates
On Saturday, 20 October 2012, the EU Naval Force (EU NAVFOR) German frigate FGS Sachsen located a dhow after receiving a distress signal, saved 20 Iranian sailors and detained seven suspected pirates. The German frigate received a distress call on Friday, 19 October 2012, from the fishing vessel and
US, Cambodian Navies Begin CARAT 2012
The U.S. Navy and Royal Cambodian Navy commenced the 3rd annual Cooperation Afloat Readiness and Training (CARAT) Cambodia exercise Oct. 22, with an opening ceremony held at the Royal Cambodian Ream Navy Base. Before starting their opening remarks, Royal Cambodian Navy Vice Adm. Ouk Seyna, and U.S.
British and French Naval Forces Join in Mediterranean
British and French naval forces have met up in the Mediterranean for the first time today – kicking off the start of a joint amphibious and carrier strike exercise called Corsican Lion. More than 3000 British sailors, marines and airmen onboard HMS Bulwark, HMS Illustrious, HMS Montrose, HMS Northum
USA: Bonhomme Richard ARG, 31st MEU Complete PHIBLEX
The Bonhomme Richard Amphibious Ready Group (ARG) and embarked Marines from the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) departed from Subic Bay, Philippines Oct. 20 after completing the Amphibious Landing Exercise (PHIBLEX). PHIBLEX is an annual bilateral exercise held in conjunction with the Armed For
UK: Pirate-Busters Prepare for Possible Surge in Activity
The Navy’s counter-piracy experts have reinforced their warning to seafarers to beware the scourge of modern-day buccaneers in the Indian Ocean. With the monsoon season drawing to a close, attacks by ‘pirate action groups’ trying to hijack merchant shipping off the Horn of Africa are expected to inc
France: RAM Block 2 Successfully Completes Test Flight
Raytheon Company’s Rolling Airframe Missile Block 2 successfully completed its third guided test vehicle flight, further demonstrating the system’s upgraded kinematic performance, guidance system and airframe capabilities. The test also verified the use of RAM production-representative hardware. Des
ESPS Relampago Trains Djibouti Coastguard
On the 16 October 2012, the Spanish warship ESPS Relampago, operating as part of the EU Naval Force, hosted a team from the Djiboutian Coastguard. The aim of the visit was to train the coastguards in fire fighting and ship damage control techniques. The team of 10 were welcomed on board ESPS Relampa
FGS Sachsen Saves Iranian Dhow from Suspected Pirates
On Saturday, 20 October 2012, the EU Naval Force (EU NAVFOR) German frigate FGS Sachsen located a suspicious dhow and detained seven suspected pirates. The German frigate was tasked on Friday, 19 October 2012, to locate an Iranian dhow as reports indicated the vessel to be in the hand of pirates. On
FS Floreal Rejoins EU Naval Force
The French frigate FS Floreal has joined EU Naval Force (EU NAVFOR), patrolling the waters off the Horn of Africa and Gulf of Aden. She rejoins EU NAVFOR Operation Atalanta for a third time, having previously operated within the Task Force in both 2010 and 2011. FS FLOREAL is a light surveillance fr
Italy: Chief of Naval Operations Summarizes RSS Panel Session
Chief of Naval Operations (CNO) Adm. Jonathan Greenert summarized the session he chaired at the 9th Regional Seapower Symposium (RSS) for the Navy of the Mediterranean and Black Sea Countries at the Italian Naval War College, Oct. 18. Greenert was the chairman of the first session which focused on “
NATO Includes Russia, Iran and China into List of Main Cyber-Enemies
NATO included Russia, Iran, and China into the list of main cyber-enemies of the Alliance, writes Kommersant referring to own sources in NATO headquarters… [mappress] Source: Russian Navy, October 19, 2012; Image: Nato
US, Indian Navies to Conduct INDIAEX 2012
The U.S. and Indian navies will conduct exercise INDIAEX 2012, a bilateral exercise designed to demonstrate cooperation between the U.S. submarine rescue system and Indian submarines. The exercise is scheduled from Oct. 19 to Nov. 13, and will take place off the coast of Mumbai, India. Four Indian n