Vessels
USS Curtis Wilbur Conducts Torpedo Exercise within Multi-Sail 2014
Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Curtis Wilbur (DDG 54) launched a MK46 exercise torpedo (EXTORP) March 22, during a live-fire anti-submarine warfare event as part of Multi-Sail 2014. Multi-Sail 2014 is an annually held Destroyer Squadron 15 (DESRON 15) exercise in the 7th Fleet Ar
US Navy Sends Second P-8 Poseidon to Search for MH370
In an effort to pinpoint the exact location Malaysian Air MH370 landed in the Indian Ocean, U.S. 7th Fleet is sending a second P-8 Poseidon Patrol aircraft to Perth, Australia to aid in the search efforts. The P-8 will fly from Okinawa, Japan to Perth on March 28 to join an international coalition
Image of the Day: British Oiler Refuels HNLMS Zeeland
The Dutch Navy’s Holland-class offshore patrol vessel takes fuel from a Fast Fleet Tanker of the Royal Fleet Auxiliary Service RFA Wave Knight in the Caribbean Sea. The Dutch patrol vessel is deployed to the Caribbean Sea since February, to aid to counter-smuggling operations together with US Coas
Detyens Shipyards Hired for USNS Laramie’s Overhaul
Detyens Shipyards Inc. has received a USD 8.5 million contract for a 55-calendar day regular overhaul and dry-docking of USNS Laramie (T-AO 203). The contract includes options, which, if exercised, would bring the cumulative value of this contract to USD 9.5 million. Work under the contract will i
US, UK Test New Aircraft Landing Concepts for Aircraft Carriers
Landing fixed wing aircraft on aircraft carriers could be revolutionised thanks to a recent piloted flight simulation trial. The trial saw UK and US partners on the F35 programme use BAE Systems’ F35 Simulation facility at Warton to test new concepts for landing. Bae Systems has been actively invo
USS Peleliu Recognized with Battle E Award
The amphibious assault ship USS Peleliu (LHA 5) was named the recipient of the 2013 Battle Effectiveness (Battle E) Award for Commander, Amphibious Squadron Three, March 20, marking the second consecutive year Peleliu has earned the prestigious award. Peleliu competed with other ships within its A
Colombian Navy Overhauls Its Almirante Padilla Frigates
Thales and DCNS announced that the comprehensive modernisation programme of the Colombian Navy’s four Almirante Padilla class frigates has been concluded with a successful Sea Acceptance Test of the class’s fourth ship. The contract with the Colombian authorities was signed early 2009, with DCNS a
Noble Dina Kicks Off in the Mediterranean
The U.S Navy began the active portion of the regularly-scheduled multinational exercise Noble Dina, along with Greece and Israel in the Mediterranean Sea, on March 26. Noble Dina is a combined exercise designed to increase interoperability by developing individual and collective maritime proficien
Bonhomme Richard ARG Sets Sail for Ssang Yong
Bonhomme Richard Amphibious Ready Group departed White Beach Naval Facility, Okinawa March 25 to participate in Exercise Ssang Yong 2014. U.S. Marines and Sailors of the 3d Marine Expeditionary Brigade (MEB) and Amphibious Force Seventh Fleet will participate in Exercise Ssang Yong 2014 in the Rep
Killed Sailor from USS Mahan Shooting Identified
Master-at-Arms 2nd Class Mark A. Mayo, 24, was killed during a shooting incident at Naval Station Norfolk March 24. Mayo was assigned to Naval Security Forces, Naval Station Norfolk. A Hagerstown, Md. native, Mayo enlisted in the Navy in October 2007 and reported to Naval Station Norfolk in May 20
Image of the Day: USS John S. McCain Fires Harpoon Missile
The Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS John S. McCain (DDG 56) launches a Harpoon during a live-fire exercise. McCain is participating in Multi-Sail 2014, an annual exercise in the 7th Fleet area of responsibility supporting security and stability in the Indo-Asia-Pacific region. [ma
Deactivation of USCG Cutter Gallatin Set for Monday
A decommissioning ceremony for the U.S. Coast Guard Cutter Gallatin is scheduled for 10 a.m., Monday, March 31 at the Federal Law Enforcement Training Center, Pier Papa in North Charleston, S.C. The ceremony will honor 45 years of service by the Gallatin, a 378-foot high endurance cutter homeporte
DRS Technologies to Provide Communication Sets for Anzac Frigates
DRS Technologies, a Finmeccanica Company, said yesterday that its Canadian subsidiary will be providing communications systems in support of the Royal Australian Navy’s (RAN) ANZAC-class frigates. The subcontract was awarded to DRS Technologies Canada Ltd. (DRS TCL) in support of a communications
CSG Changes Command (USA)
Carrier Strike Group (CSG) 11 held a change of command ceremony aboard the aircraft carrier USS Nimitz (CVN 68) March 24 at the ship’s homeport of Everett, Wash. Rear Adm. Dee Mewbourne succeeded Rear Adm. Michael S. White, who departed CSG-11 to become the 18th commander of the Naval Education an