Training & Education
UK: 7th TRADE Meeting Took Place at EU NAVFOR Operational Headquarters
The 7th meeting of the Training Awareness and De-confliction (TRADE) group took place on 4 October at the Operational Headquarters of EU NAVFOR Operation ATALANTA in Northwood. “TRADE is a very useful tool to co-ordinate and de-conflict training by different stakeholders”, said Rear Admiral Christia
Russia: Black Sea Fleet Frigate Prepares for IONIEX 2011
Black Sea Fleet (BSF) frigate Smetlivy completes preparation for cruise to the Mediterranean Sea in order to attend the IONIEX 2011 Russian-Italian exercise. Recently, all ship’s systems were tested in different modes at sea, and the crew held teamwork drills. Joint exercise IONIEX regularly conduct
Royal Australian Navy Employers Take Challenge
The Royal Australian Navy turned on some real heat away from everyday business for a group of WA senior managers and employers during a familiarisation visit to HMAS Stirling. The group of 18 business people swapped their corporate attire for Navy overalls and boots to see how crews manage hazards a
USA: Makin Island Amphibious Ready Group Ships Support 11th MEU Counter-Piracy Training
Ships assigned to the Makin Island Amphibious Ready Group (ARG) served as the key platform for counter-piracy training conducted Oct. 1 by the 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit during a certification exercise (CERTEX) off the coast of Southern California. Led by Commander, Amphibious Squadron Five (PHI
Spain: Secretary of Defense Announces Stationing of Aegis Ships at Rota
Statement made Oct. 5 by Secretary of Defense Leon E. Panetta on stationing Aegis ships at Rota, Spain: “Good afternoon. I am delighted to be here. This is my first meeting here at NATO as secretary of defense and I am particularly delighted to be here alongside President Zapatero and Secretary-Gene
Guided-Missile Submarine USS Ohio Visits Subic Bay
The Ohio-class guided-missile submarine USS Ohio (SSGN 726) arrived in Subic Bay Oct. 1 for a visit as part of its deployment to the Western Pacific. With a crew of approximately 160, Ohio will conduct a multitude of missions and showcase the latest capabilities of the submarine fleet. “The Officers
Kongsberg Signs CTT Simulation Contract for Australian Air Warfare Destroyer Program
Kongsberg Defence & Aerospace (KONGSBERG) is pleased to announce the award of a Command Team Trainer Simulation Infrastructure contract in the order of 50 MNOK under which KONGSBERG will support Raytheon Australia Pty Ltd (the Australian Air Warfare Destroyer Combat System Systems Engineer) in the d
Russia, USA to Hold Anti-Piracy Exercise off Mariana Islands
Pacific Fleet (PF) command and US Navy’s military delegation visiting Vladivostok in Oct 1-4 agreed to conduct joint anti-piracy exercise off Mariana Islands late in Oct, reports RIA Novosti referring to PF Commander’s press secretary Capt 1 rank Roman Martov. Having finished official visit to PF ma
Sandown-Class Minehunter Blows Up Mines on Libyan Mission
This is a 2,000lb mine sitting at the bottom of the Mediterranean, nearly 500ft down, off the Libyan port of Tobruk.Today it is no more, a legacy of the Gaddafi regime blown up by HMS Bangor during a concerted search of harbours in eastern Libya. After spending much of her time off Misrata helping [
USS San Diego Successfully Completes Builder’s Trials
The future USS San Diego (LPD 22) successfully completed Builder’s Trials, Oct. 1, marking a significant milestone as the ship progresses toward delivery to the Navy. LPD 22 is the sixth LPD 17 class amphibious transport dock ship and the second ship of the class to be completely constructed at Hunt
Turkish Warships Harass Israeli Merchant Vessels in Waters off Cyprus
Increasingly assertive Turkey is setting the scene for clashes in the eastern Mediterranean. Since Thursday, Sept. 29, Turkish warships have been harassing Israeli merchant vessels in waters off Cyprus, debkafile’s military sources report. They come close enough to establish wireless communication a
USA: Makin Island ARG and 11th MEU Underway for CERTEX
The Makin Island Amphibious Ready Group (ARG), along with the embarked 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), departed San Diego Sept. 29 to begin a MEU certification exercise (CERTEX) in preparation for an upcoming deployment. Led by Commander, Amphibious Squadron (PHIBRON) 5, the Makin Island ARG c
Amphibious Dock Landing Ship USS Germantown Prepares for Exercises
Forward-deployed amphibious dock landing ship USS Germantown (LSD 42) departed Okinawa, Japan Oct. 1, to commence a patrol of the Western Pacific region after embarking elements of the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU). Germantown will conduct amphibious integration training (AIT) exercises as pa
Pacific Fleet Task Unit Heads for Mariana Islands, USA
Pacific Fleet (PF) task unit headed by Guard missile cruiser Varyag has finished courtesy visit to Japanese port Maizuru and laid a course for Mariana Islands (USA), reported RIA Novosti on Oct 1 referring to PF Commander’s press secretary Capt 1 rank Roman Martov. After large-scale exercise off Kam