Training & Education
USA: Raytheon Company Delivers Record Number of ESSM
Raytheon Company’s Missile Systems business delivered a record number of Evolved SeaSparrow Missiles last year. The company’s delivery of 366 ESSMs in 2010 more than doubled the previous year’s total. “We accomplished this delivery record in 2010 by improving our already robust manufacturing and eng
HMS Iron Duke Completes Final Patrol of Iraq’s Oil Terminals
HMS Iron Duke has completed its final patrol of Iraq’s oil terminals, heralding the end of the Royal Navy’s eight-year involvement in their protection. Since the fall of Saddam Hussein’s regime in 2003, Britain’s frigate fleet has been committed to almost round-the-clock patrols of the waters around
Norway: Flagship Maritime Transport Project Develops Software for Comprehensive Suppression of Audible Warnings
The Flagship maritime transport project has developed software that enables comprehensive suppression of audible warnings in order to avoid large cascades of alarms on the bridge and in the engine room. Precise overview Known as iCAS (intelligent central alarm system), the system is designed to prov
Nato Warships on Gulf Tour Amid Iran Tensions
Nato warships were on Monday moored in Dubai`s main port alongside a slew of cargo vessels on a mission to boost military ties with Gulf Ara… By W.G. Dunlop (dawn) [mappress] Source: dawn, April 12, 2011;
Raytheon Company Delivers First Phalanx Close-In Weapon System to Republic of Korea Navy
Raytheon Company delivered the first Phalanx Close-In Weapon System to the Republic of Korea Navy for batch one of the new Ulsan-1 class FFX ship program. The direct commercial sale calls for the Phalanx Block 1B system to be installed on the lead ship of the 2,300-ton frigate class this year; it re
Russian Navy Conducts Memorable Activities in Honor of Perished SSN Komsomolets
Apr 7, 2010 is the 22nd anniversary of the tragedy happened in the Norwegian Sea when the fire on board Soviet nuclear-powered submarine K-278.. (rusnavy) [mappress] Source: rusnavy, April 8, 2011;
Royal Netherlands Navy Receives “Holland” Patrol Vessel
Under the loud cheers of navy officer-candidates, the new patrol vessel of the Royal Netherlands Navy, the “Holland”, on April 6th entered its future home port of Den Helder. The Commander of the Royal Netherlands Navy, Vice Admiral Matthieu Borsboom, was there to welcome the Ocean Going Patrol Vess
UK: IHC Engineering Contributes to NATO Submarine Rescue System
In early March it was declared that the world leading NATO Submarine Rescue System (NSRS) has now achieved full operating capability. This is great news and the culmination of a 20 year project in which Northumberland-based IHC Engineering Business (IHC EB) has played a pivotal role with the design
U.S. Navy’s Virginia Class Submarines Continue to Use Barco’s Rugged Displays
Visualization pioneer Barco has received a contract award to supply its latest generation of rugged displays to General Dynamics Electric Boat (GDEB), expanding upon its long history of U.S. Navy submarine support to provide these units within the Virginia class submarine’s SCS. General Dynamics Ele
Royal Navy Submarine HMS Triumph Returns to HM Naval Base Devonport
Royal Navy submarine HMS Triumph returned to HM Naval Base Devonport from the Mediterranean on Saturday 2 April after supporting international efforts to protect civilians in Libya over the past two weeks. Tomahawk Land Attack Missiles fired by the Trafalgar Class submarine were part of the coalitio
Abu Dhabi Ship Building Launches “Al Dhafra”, Third Vessel of Baynunah Corvette Class Program for UAE Navy
Abu Dhabi Ship Building, the leading shipbuilder and naval support services provider in the Gulf region and a strategic affiliate of Mubadala, has announced the launch of “Al Dhafra”, the third vessel of the Baynunah Corvette Class Program for the UAE Navy. Abu Dhabi Ship Building further revealed t
Indian Navy and US Navy to Participate in Exercise Malabar 2011
Naval personnel from India and the United States will participate in exercise Malabar 2011, April 3-10… (globalsecurity) [mappress] Source: globalsecurity,April 4, 2011;
Environmental Groups, Fishermen Angry Over US Navy Live-fire Exercises
Environmental groups and fishermen are sounding the alarm over planned US Navy live-fire exercises they claim threaten marine wildlife inclu… by Jacob Resneck (news.yahoo) [mappress] Source: news.yahoo, April 4, 2011;
HMNZS Canterbury to Join US Led Exercise
The HMNZS Canterbury leaves Devonport this morning for New Zealand’s first real joint exercise with the United States since the Anzus rift i… By Audrey Young (nzherald) [mappress] Source: April 3, 2011;