US Navy’s aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70) engaged in replenishment-at-sea (RAS) on February 18. While sailing in the Persian Gulf, the vessel met with the Military Sealift Command fleet replenishment oiler USNS Walter S. Diehl (T-AO 193). Carl Vinson is deployed as part of the Carl Vinson
The United States Coast Guard Cutter Maui recently returned to her homeport in Bahrain after a prolonged period supporting the Combined Maritime Forces (CMF) counter-terrorism and maritime security task force, Combined Task Force 150 (CTF-150), patrolling the Gulf of Oman and the North Arabian Sea f
HMAS Success is showing her versatility in a multi-role capacity while deployed to Operation MANITOU in the Middle East Region. Commanding Officer Captain Justin Jones met with a small team from Combined Maritime Forces during a port visit recently to discuss his ship’s role. In what was an Australi
Australian Navy’s replenishment oiler HMAS Success recently completed two maritime engagement operations with local fisherman off the Arabian Sea. After completing a replenishment at sea with HMS Kent under Combined Task Force 53 tasking, HMAS Success began patrolling the area in support of Combined
Australian Defence Chief: Subs Don’t Need to Be Built in Australia The Australian Government is considering an order of twelve new submarines to replace its ageing Collins subs. UK Invests Big in Future Type 26 Warship UK’s Prime Minister David Cameron has today announced a major boost to the UK’s s
After patrolling the Gulf of Aden and the northern Indian Ocean, the French Navy’s Task Force 473 sailed through the Strait of Hormuz on Sunday, February 15. The Task Group, built around the Charles de Gaulle aircraft carrier, is now sailing in the Persian Gulf. Here, the Group is expected to join t
The International Defence Exhibition and Conferences (IDEX) Organizing Committee recently met to highlight the latest technologies and products that will be on display at the 12th edition of IDEX. About 1,200 companies in this edition will showcase their latest products and offerings in the field of
Sailors aboard the guided-missile destroyer USS Mitscher (DDG 57) remove cargo nets from supplies after a vertical replenishment in the Persian Gulf. USS Mitscher engaged in RAS with the Military Sealift Command dry cargo and ammunition ship USNS Charles Drew (T-AKE 10) on February 13. The vessel’s
Two United States Navy patrol boats based in Bahrain have completed their first deployment with Combined Task Force 150 (CTF-150), the Combined Maritime Forces (CMF) counter-terrorism and maritime security task force. For most of January and February, USS Firebolt and USS Thunderbolt operated in dir
The guided-missile destroyer USS Paul Hamilton (DDG 60) departed on an independent deployment to the Persian Gulf and Western Pacific Ocean. The vessel is scheduled to conduct theater security cooperation and maritime presence operations with partner nations. Commissioned May 27, 1995, Paul Hamilton
DCNS signed a contract with the Ministry of Defence of the Arab Republic of Egypt for the supply of a FREMM multi-mission frigate on Monday, 16 February. This agreement strengthens the strategic relations initiated by DCNS last July with the signing of a contract to supply four Gowind® 2500 corvette
Australian Navy’s HMAS Success has played a key role targeting illicit cargo smuggling routes during the recent Canadian-led Combined Task Force 150 focused Operation KLONDIKE in Middle Eastern waters. The mandate of the task force is to promote security and stability at sea by countering terrorist
HMAS Success celebrated this year’s Australia Day while deployed to Operation MANITOU, the Australian Government’s contribution to the maritime security effort in Middle Eastern waters for the Combined Maritimes Forces. The crew did their best to bring home to the other side of the globe with ship-b
US Navy Names New Virginia-Class Submarine US Secretary of the Navy Ray Mabus recently announced that SSN 795, a Virginia-class attack submarine, will bear the name USS Hyman G. Rickover. Royal Navy’s New Jets Carry Out Operational Testing The first British squadron has begun operational testing of
