Training & Education
Libya: HMS Triumph Strikes Targets in Tripoli
Missiles fired by the Royal Navy and RAF struck targets in Libya’s capital Tripoli last night that are closely involved in the repression of the Libyan people by Colonel Gaddafi’s regime. In conjunction with strikes by other NATO allies, Royal Navy Tomahawk missiles fired from HMS Triumph and Pavewa
Kearsarge ARG Returns from Deployment
Sailors and Marines of the Kearsarge Amphibious Ready Group (ARG) and 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit completed an eight and a half-month deployment May 16 when the ships arrived at Norfolk Naval Station and Joint Expeditionary Base Little Creek, Va. The Sailors and Marines reunited with family and f
Israeli Naval Forces Fire Warning Shots at Malaysian Aid Ship
Israeli naval forces have fired warning shots at a Malaysian aid ship headed to the Gaza Strip as it was approaching the shore… (presstv) [mappress] Source: presstv, May 16, 2011;
Portuguese Warship NRP Vasco da Gama Thwarts Pirate Mothership Deployment
During the morning of 13 May, the EU NAVFOR Portuguese warship NRP Vasco da Gama successfully intercepted a Dhow which is suspected of operating as a pirate mothership. The Dhow, whose original crew were being held on board by the suspected pirates as hostages, was attempting to deploy into the Indi
HMCS Charlottetown’s Sailors ‘Calm’ During Libyan Attack
The crew of a Canadian warship that returned fire after being shot at by Libyan forces was calm during the incident, the commander of the fr… (cbc) [mappress] Source: cbc, May 16, 2011;
HMCS Charlottetown Returns Fire at Libyan Forces
Sailors aboard a Canadian warship helped thwart an attack by Libyan forces in the port of Misrata, according to NATO, firing back after comi… (cbc) [mappress] Source: cbc, May 13, 2011;
Libyan Forces Fire on Portsmouth-Based Destroyer
COLONEL Gadaffi opened fire on HMS Liverpool last night… (portsmouth) [mappress] Source: portsmouth, May 13, 2011;
New Zealand: Anzac Class Frigate Successfully Test Fires PHALANX Close-In Weapons System
HMNZS TE MANA has successfully test-fired her Close in Weapons System (CIWS) during exercises in the South China Sea. The CIWS (also known as a Phalanx) is a 6 barreled radar controlled 20mm machine gun that can fire up to 75 rounds of hardened steel bullets a second (4500 per minute). The purpose o
S. Korea, Us Marines Plan First Joint Exercise on Frontline Island
South Korean and US marines are planning their first joint exercise on a frontline island, officials said Thursday, in an apparent show of f… (hostednews) [mappress] Source: hostednews , May 12, 2011;
NATO, Iranian Forces Thwart Several Pirate Attacks
NATO and Iranian forces patrolling the waters off Somalia have thwarted several recent pirate attacks, including those against… (defenceweb) [mappress] Source: defenceweb, May 12, 2011
Dutch Frigate HNLMS Tromp Arrests Suspected Pirates
On 5 May, the Dutch frigate HNLMS Tromp, at about 10 miles off the Somali coast, arrested a whaler carrying 4 men, possibly pirates. Following the destruction of their boat, the suspects were taken on board the frigate to be interviewed. One day later, the men were dropped off in a dinghy near the [
Russia: Vice Admiral Kulakov Completes Preparations for Pomor-2011
Crew of Northern Fleet (NF) large ASW ship Vice Admiral Kulakov completes preparations for Russian-Norwegian joint naval exercise Pomor-2011 which is… (rusnavy) [mappress] Source: rusnavy, May 11, 2011;
USS John C. Stennis Carrier Strike Group Begins Exercise In Preparation For Deployment
The USS John C. Stennis Carrier Strike Group (JCSCSG) began its composite training unit exercise (COMPTUEX) May 6 after pulling out of San Diego. COMPTUEX, a three-week evolution required of each carrier strike group before departing for a deployment overseas, qualifies JCSCSG to deploy to any theat
Spanish Frigate ESPS CANARIAS Leaves EU NAVFOR
ESPS CANARIAS, the Spanish frigate finished as an EU NAVFOR warship after 126 days proudly flying the European Flag. She has conducted a variety of tasks in the force and with a continuous dedication has always been ready for any duties, as well as demonstrating a proactive attitude to face all chal