Vessels
China, Russia set for second round of naval drills
Chinese and Russian Navy ships are scheduled to start the second round of bilateral drills as part of the “Naval Interaction 2017” set of engagements between the two countries. Taking place near Russian Pacific Fleet base in Vladivostok, the exercises are planned to last from September 18 to 26. Acc
On a stopover in the Med, Russian submarines launch Kalibr missiles at ISIS positions
In what has become a tradition for Russian Black Sea Fleet diesel-electric submarines transiting the Mediterranean Sea from their construction site in Saint Petersburg to the Black Sea, Project 636.3 submarines Veliky Novgorod and Kolpino launched Kalibr cruise missiles at ISIS positions in Syria. T
HMAS Adelaide, Toowoomba arrive in Darwin en route to Indo-Pacific
Royal Australian Navy ships Adelaide and Toowoomba, currently part of the Australian joint task group Indo-Pacific Endeavour 2017, are stopping in Darwin Harbour on Friday, en route to the Indo-Pacific region. The vessels are part of a six-ship group representing the largest coordinated task group t
US Navy to christen second America-class assault ship Tripoli
The US Navy’s second America-class amphibious assault ship, the future USS Tripoli (LHA 7), is scheduled to be christened on September 16, in Pascagoula, Mississippi. Thomas Dee, performing the duties of the Under Secretary of the Navy, will deliver the ceremony’s principal address. Lynne Mabus, the
USS Ronald Reagan, CVW 5 complete carrier qualifications
The US Navy’s Carrier Air Wing (CVW) 5 together with the aircraft carrier USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76) completed carrier qualifications, September 9-12. To certify, Ronald Reagan and CVW-5 were required to conduct approximately 200 sorties, take-offs and landings, as well as demonstrate proficiency in
Dutch Navy redirects amphibious ship from major Baltic drill to the Caribbean
Instead of sending the largest ship in its fleet to a major international drill in the Baltic Sea, the Royal Dutch Navy has decided to cancel the participation and send HNLMS Karel Doorman to the Caribbean to support hurricane relief efforts. Karel Doorman was supposed to travel to the German naval
Lockheed Martin, Elbit join forces on Royal Navy electronic warfare project
UK branches of Lockheed Martin and Elbit Systems signed a teaming agreement to work together on the Royal Navy’s Maritime Electronic Warfare Programme (MEWP). The MEWP is a project aimed at providing the Royal Navy with improved electronic warfare capabilities. Delivered in increments, the upgraded
US Coast Guard starts structural enhancement of second national security cutter
The US Coast Guard’s second national security cutter (NSC), USCGC Waesche, arrived at Vigor Marine LLC’s Seattle shipyard on September 12 to begin structural enhancement work. The first NSC, USCGC Bertholf, also underwent structural enhancement work and is planned to depart the shipyard later this m
Royal Navy’s HMS Albion completes sea trials after six years in port
Royal Navy amphibious warship HMS Albion has completed her sea trials this week and is all set for an official return to the fleet and operations in 2018. HMS Albion’s sea trials followed a two-year, £90m revamp after the ship had been mothballed in 2011, just eight years after she joined the fleet.
EU operation Atalanta welcomes Dutch amphibious ship HNLMS Rotterdam
Royal Dutch Navy’s landing platform dock HNLMS Rotterdam joined the EU-led counter piracy operation Atalanta off the coast of Somalia on September 13. HNLMS Rotterdam set sail from her homeport Den Helder on August 27. In addition to the Dutch crew, a Swedish boarding team and two Swedish fast attac
US Navy big decks join hurricane relief in Florida
US Navy amphibious assault ship USS Iwo Jima (LHD 7) and the amphibious transport dock ship USS New York (LPD 21) along with guided-missile cruiser USS San Jacinto (CG 56) arrived on station off of Key West, Florida, to support Hurricane Irma relief efforts. The ships began their transit to the area
New Zealand Navy’s largest ship to feature Kelvin Hughes navigation systems
British navigation and surveillance company Kelvin Hughes on Thursday announced it has been selected to deliver its navigation equipment for the largest Royal New Zealand Navy ship currently under construction in South Korea. Under a contract awarded by shipbuilder Hyundai Heavy Industries, Kelvin H
HMAS Newcastle first Australian Navy ship to visit Jordan since 2013
Royal Australian Navy frigate HMAS Newcastle recently completed a five-day port visit to Aqaba, Jordan, during her counter terrorism patrols of Middle Eastern waters. The visit was the first by an Australian warship since 2013 and provided an opportunity to strengthen ties with Jordanian partners. N
SEA introduces new thin line KraitArray sonar at DSEI
UK company SEA (Systems Engineering & Assessment) has unveiled its new and improved thin line KraitArray towed Anti-Submarine Warfare (ASW) sonar at this year’s DSEI exhibition in London. Compared to the current 50m, the KraitArray now extends up to 150m in length, offering operators greater detecti