Vessels
Sri Lanka Navy Welcomes Pakistani Naval Ship Saif
Pakistani Naval Ship “Saif” (FFG-253) arrived at the Port of Trincomalee on 14th May 2013 on a goodwill visit. The ship was ceremonially welcomed by the Sri Lanka Navy in accordance with naval traditions on her arrival. The ship’s Commanding Officer, Captain Jawad Ahmed called on Commander Eastern N
INS Vikramaditya Undergoes Cosmetic Repairs before Delivery to Indian Navy
The aircraft carrier INS Vikramaditya has been put in a dry dock at Russia’s Sevmash shipyard for “cosmetic” repairs ahead of final sea trials and… [mappress] Source: Russian Navy, May 15, 2013; Image: Sevmash shipyard
HMNZS TE MANA Deploys on Diplomatic Mission
Royal New Zealand Navy (RNZN) frigate HMNZS TE MANA will spend the next month undertaking activities in support of defence diplomacy, in South East and North East Asia. Having successfully participated in Exercise BERSAMA SHIELD, a Five Power Defence Arrangements exercise also involving Australia, M
USA: Austal Announces New Strategic Partnerships
Austal continues to demonstrate its commitment to enhancing its support offering to the United States Navy and other navies active in the Asia-Pacific region, announcing new strategic partnerships with regional shipyards at the IMDEX Asia defence exhibition in Singapore this week. Following on from
First MiG 29K Squadron of the Indian Navy Commissioned into Service
Indian Defence Minister AK Antony commissioned the Indian Naval Air Squadron (INAS) 303, the first MiG 29K squadron of the Indian Navy at INS Hansa in Goa on 11 May 2013. Commissioning the Indian Naval Air Squadron (INAS) 303, Shri AK Antony, the Defence Minister, said he was confident that the Squa
ST Engineering’s Showcases Naval Solutions at IMDEX Asia 2013
ST Engineering today unveiled a suite of total naval solutions offered by its Electronics and Marine arms at IMDEX Asia 2013, designed to provide users with comprehensive maritime awareness, command and control, and advanced communications systems. From 14 to 16 May 2013, at the ST Engineering Booth
Army General Visits USS Nimitz
Army Gen. James D. Thurman, commander, United Nations Command, Republic of Korea – United States Combined Forces command, and United States Forces Korea, visited the aircraft carrier USS Nimitz (CVN 68) upon the ship’s arrival in Busan, Republic of Korea. While on board, Thurman performed an award c
Top News of The Week May 6 – May 12, 2013
Russian Navy to Receive Newest Baltic Fleet Warship Russia’s newest Baltic Fleet warship, the Project 20380 Boiky corvette, will be handed over to the Navy on May 16, St. Petersburg’s Severnaya Verf shipyard said on Monday. The Boiky has completed sea trials and undergone a series of final tests at
Sri Lanka: Second Special Asymmetric Warfare Course Commenced
The Special Boat Squadron of the Sri Lanka Navy commenced their second one week long Asymmetric Warfare Course on 06th May 2013 at their headquarters in Trincomalee. The inaugural address was made by Commanding Officer of the Special Boat squadron, Captain Priyantha Perera. Officers and other ranks
Indigenous Technology Imperative for Indian Navy’s Growth
Indian Navy is committed to promoting self reliance in military technology said Vice Admiral Satish Soni, Flag Officer Commanding in Chief , Southern Naval Command, while inaugurating a Naval technology seminar organized by Bharat Electronics Limited at Kochi on 03 May 13. The momentous economic gro
Sri Lanka Navy Salvages Wreckage of Lion Air Antonov 24 Aircraft
Sri Lanka Navy has commenced salvaging the wreckage of the Lion Air Antonov 24 aircraft, which had crashed into the sea due to a missile attack launched by the LTTE terrorists on 29th September 1998. The salvage operation is being carried out by an SLN specialized diving team led by Captain Jayantha
Top News of The Week April 29 – May 4, 2013
USS Dwight D. Eisenhower Receives Battenberg Cup The aircraft carrier USS Dwight D. Eisenhower (CVN 69) (IKE) received the Battenberg Cup in recognition of outstanding achievements over the course of 2012. The Battenberg Cup is awarded annually to the best all-around ship or submarine in the Atlanti
USS George Washington Welcomes Onboard Senior Medical Leader
The U.S. Navy’s forward-deployed aircraft carrier USS George Washington (CVN 73) hosted the deputy chief, Bureau of Medicine and Surgery, April 25. Rear Adm. Michael Mittelman conducted an office call with the ship’s commanding officer, met with medical leadership to discuss challenges faced at sea
EU NAVFOR Deputy Operation Commander Arrives in Seychelles
The Deputy Operation Commander (DCOM) of EU Naval Force (EU NAVFOR), Rear Admiral Eric Dupont recently visited the Republic of the Seychelles in support of the opening of the new EUCAP NESTOR Seychelles Office. During the visit Rear Admiral Dupont conducted joint talks with the Head of Mission of EU