Vessels
Cochin Shipyard Repairs Indian Navy’s Aircraft Carrier
INS Viraat, Indian Navy’s sole operational aircraft carrier, has left Kochi after another round of routine refit that lasted about a month… (thehindu) [mappress] Source: thehindu, September 12, 2011
Sailors from JCS CSG Lend Hand to Malaysian Youths
Sailors from John C. Stennis Carrier Strike Group (JCS CSG) volunteered at a children’s home Sept. 6 during a port visit to Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. During the community outreach event, 22 Sailors from USS John C. Stennis (CVN 74), USS Mobile Bay (CG 53) and USS Wayne E. Meyer (DDG 108) brought $500
Commander, U.S. Naval Forces Korea Holds Change of Command Ceremony
Commander, U.S. Naval Forces Korea (CNFK) held a change of command Sept. 9. Rear Adm. Bill McQuilkin relieved Rear Adm. Pete Gumataotao during a ceremony held at Collier Field House. McQuilkin previously served in Washington D.C. as chief of staff for the Strategy and Policy division on the staff of
India: Admiral Nirmal Verma Visits Eastern Naval Command
Admiral Nirmal Verma, Chief of the Naval Staff accompanied by Mrs. Madhulika Verma, President Navy Wives Welfare Association is at Visakhapatnam on a three-day visit to the Eastern Naval Command. The Chief of the Naval Staff held discussions on Thursday with Vice Admiral Anup Singh, Flag Officer Com
Indian Navy Redeems Pledge of Support to City of Kochi
In harmony with the ongoing festive season, in Kerala, Southern Naval Command redeemed its pledge to the city of Kochi by contributing Rs 12.5 Crores towards construction of the new bridge spanning Ernakulam channel near the Naval Base. The amount is approximately one third of the cost of the bridge
US Warship Arrives in Port Louis, Mauritius
USS Samuel B. Roberts (FFG 58) arrived in Port Louis, Mauritius, for an 8-day goodwill port visit as part of Africa Partnership Station (APS) East’s hub, Sept. 5. APS is an international security cooperation initiative, facilitated by Commander, US Naval Forces Europe-Africa, aimed at strengthening
India to Receive Russian Nuclear-Powered Attack Submarine Nerpa in Nearest Time
In the nearest time India will receive Russian nuclear-powered attack submarine (SSN) Nerpa for a 10-year leasing; the Project 971I Schuka-B submarine is supposed to finish trials late in Aug, writes Jane’s Defense Weekly referring to its Indian reporter. Indian Navy named the sub Chakra. Leasing of
USS Blue Ridge (LCC 19) Concludes Summer Patrol
More than 1,200 Sailors and Marines from USS Blue Ridge (LCC 19), embarked 7th Fleet staff, and Fleet Antiterrorism Security Team Pacific (FASTPAC) returned to the ship’s forward-deployed port of Yokosuka, Japan on Aug. 29, completing a two and a half-month deployment throughout the Pacific Ocean. B
Navies Complete Sea Phase of CARAT Singapore 2011
U.S. and Singaporean Sailors completed the at-sea portion of the 17th annual Cooperation Afloat Readiness and Training (CARAT) Singapore 2011 Aug. 26 following six days of underway training. The guided missile destroyers USS Chung-Hoon (DDG 93), USS Curtis Wilbur (DDG 54), the fast attack submarine
Amphibious Assault Ship USS Boxer Crew Supports Thai School
Sailors from the amphibious assault ship USS Boxer (LHD 4) and embarked Marines from the 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) participated in a community service (COMSERV) project at the Maung Phuket Elementary School during a port visit to Phuket, Thailand Aug. 23-24. More than 100 Sailors and Mari
Vietnamese Navy Receives Last Frigate Bought from Russia
Vietnamese Navy received the last out of two Project Gepard 3.9 frigates purchased from Russia, reports Defense News. The ship arrived at Cam Ranh port on Aug 22, 2011. The first ship in series built by Zelenodolsk Shipyard was handed over to Vietnamese Navy in March 2011. Vietnam bought two Project
Chinese Admiral Denies China to Put ex-Soviet Carrier Varyag into Service Next Year
A Chinese admiral said Saturday that China is unlikely to put the refitted ex-Soviet aircraft carrier Varyag into active service anytime soo… (mainichi) [mappress] Source: mainichi, August 22, 2011;
Minister for Defence Presents OSM to 101 Singapore Armed Forces Personnel
Minister for Defence Dr Ng Eng Hen presented the Overseas Service Medal (OSM) to 101 Singapore Armed Forces (SAF) personnel at a ceremony held this afternoon, in recognition of their contributions to the international counter-piracy efforts in the Gulf of Aden (GoA). Speaking at the presentation cer
Japan Asks China to Explain Need for Aircraft Carriers
Japan’s defense ministry addressed to Chinese counterparts with request to explain the Chinese Navy’s need for aircraft carriers, reports Defense News. “As an aircraft carrier, it is of a highly maneuverable and offensive nature. We want China to explain the reasons why it needs it”, said Japanese d