Vessels
UPDATE: Evacuees of Crippled HMCS Protecteur Arrive in Pearl Harbor
The United States Ship (USS) Michael Murphy arrived yesterday alongside Pearl Harbor, Hawaii, with family members and civilian contractors evacuated from Canadian navy ship (HMCS) Protecteur, five days after a fire onboard. Nearly 300 people were aboard the ship when the fire broke out, including
USA: Fiscal Year 2015 Navy Budget Proposal Released
The U.S. Department of the Navy released its proposed $148 billion budget for fiscal year 2015 (FY15), March 4. The budget is part of the $495.6 billion defense budget U.S. President Barack Obama submitted to Congress the same day. Rear Adm. William Lescher, Deputy Assistant Secretary of the Navy
NNS Bags USD 1.2 Bln John F. Kennedy Contract
Huntington Ingalls Industries’ Newport News Shipbuilding division has received a $1.295 billion extension to a previously awarded construction preparation contract for the aircraft carrier John F. Kennedy (CVN 79). The contract extension enables Newport News to complete an additional 343 structura
USS Ashland Leaves White Beach, Okinawa
Whidbey Island-class amphibious dock landing ship USS Ashland (LSD 48) and embarked Marines from 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit departed White Beach, Okinawa, Feb. 26. Sailors and Marines will conduct amphibious exercises that reinforce combat readiness. “The purpose of this underway is to load el
Fire-Stricken HMCS Protecteur Slowly Towed to Pearl Harbor
Canadian Navy Ship HMCS Protecteur remains under tow and is now approximately 220 nautical miles (407 kilometres) North East of Pearl Harbor, Canadian Department of Defence informed on March 3. Despite weather challenges these past two days, crews continue to work diligently during this towing ope
USNS Spearhead Departs Spain
The U.S. Navy’s first-in-class joint high-speed vessel USNS Spearhead (JHSV 1) departed Rota, Spain March 2, as the ship now sets sail to the waters off Africa to participate with Africa partners in a series of engagements and exercises. Since departing her homeport in Virginia Beach, Va., Spearhe
USS Theodore Roosevelt Completes Proficiency Training
Air Traffic Controllers from the aircraft carrier USS Theodore Roosevelt (CVN 71) completed proficiency training at Naval Air Technical Training Center (NATTC) Feb. 28. During the two weeks they were at NATTC, crew members worked as a team to prepare for their upcoming deployment. “We’re coming ou
USA: Raytheon Lands Minehunting Sonar Contract
Raytheon Company has been awarded $35.5 million to provide the U.S. Navy with AN/AQS-20A minehunting sonar systems and equipment. The system leverages advanced sonar technologies to support the Navy’s critical minehunting missions, ensuring safe access and passage for military and civilian vessels o
Image of the Day: US Navy Ships en Route to Mediterranean Sea
The US Navy destroyer USS Arleigh Burke (DDG 51) and the Military Sealift Command fleet replenishment oiler USNS Big Horn (T-AO 198) approach the Strait of Gibraltar en route to the Mediterranean Sea. Arleigh Burke is on a scheduled deployment in support of maritime security operations and theater
Lockheed Martin Bags USS Milwaukee Contract Modification
Baltimore-based Lockheed Martin Corp. has received a USD 10.7 million modification to previously awarded contract under which Lockheed Martin will exercise an option for post-delivery support for the USS Milwaukee (LCS5). Lockheed Martin will perform the planning and implementation of deferred des
USS Winston S. Churchill Changes Command
From one proud Texan to another, command of the Arleigh Burke destroyer, USS Winston S. Churchill (DDG 81), officially changed hands Feb. 28. Past and present crew members, friends, and family attended the time-honored change of command ceremony at Naval Station Norfolk, to watch as Cmdr. Christin
US Navy Pilot Killed in Aircraft Crash
The Navy has determined that the U.S. military pilot whose aircraft crashed Saturday on a training flight for the Naval Strike and Air Warfare Center at Naval Air Station (NAS) Fallon, Nev., was killed in the mishap. The crash of the F/A-18C aircraft occurred at approximately 3 p.m., PST, Saturday,
NATO Secretary General Calls Russia to Lower Tensions in Ukraine
NATO Secretary General Anders Fogh Rasmussen yesterday urged Russia to de-escalate tensions in Ukraine, according to his statements contained in a NATO news release. Rasmussen commented on the situation in Ukraine before attending meetings of the North Atlantic Council and the NATO-Ukraine Commissio
Spanish, Portuguese & US Marines Bolster Interoperability in Crisis Response
From February 20th to the 26th, Naval Forces and Marine Corps units from Spain, the Unites States and Portugal participated in the amphibious exercise PHIBLEX-14 in the Gulf of Cadiz and the ‘Sierra del Retín’ range. The goal of the exercise has been to enhance the interoperability between the Spa