Vessels
German frigate protecting French aircraft carrier concludes ISIS mission
FGS Augsburg, the German Navy frigate deployed with the the French aircraft carrier FS Charles de Gaulle, concluded its mission and left the group on November 14. The F122 Bremen-class frigate spent two months off the coast off Syria protecting the French carrier while it carried out airstrikes agai
US Navy deploys MPRA to assist in New Zealand earthquake aftermath
The U.S. Navy has sent maritime patrol and reconnaissance aircraft to help assist New Zealand in the wake of the November 13 earthquake. A P-3C Orion assigned to Patrol Squadron (VP) 47 was participating in Exercise Mahi Tangaroa as part of the New Zealand International Naval Review when the earthqu
Russian MiG-29 jet crashes in Mediterranean
A Russian MiG-29 fighter jet operating from the aircraft carrier Admiral Kuznetsov has reportedly crashed into the Mediterranean Sea during an attempt to land, on November 13. News agencies reported the Russian defense ministry saying the pilot was safely recovered by a rescue helicopter after eject
US Coast Guard to commission fast response cutter Rollin Fritch
The U.S. Coast Guard is set to commission its newest fast response cutter USCG Rollin Fritch on November 19. According to the U.S. Coast Guard, the ceremony will be held at Coast Guard Training Center Cape May with Coast Guard Commandant Adm. Paul F. Zukunft presiding over the ceremony. The Rollin F
Singapore is first overseas visit ever for amphibious transport dock USS Somerset
U.S. Navy’s amphibious transport dock USS Somerset (LPD 25) arrived in Singapore for a scheduled port visit on November 13. Somerset departed Naval Station San Diego for its maiden deployment October 14, and this will be the first overseas port visit in the ship’s history. The ship was commissioned
BAE Systems, Irving Shipbuilding form JV to bid on Canadian ship-support program
BAE Systems and Irving Shipbuilding Inc. have formed a joint venture in order to bid on the in-service support program for the Canadian Navy’s Arctic Offshore Patrol Ships (AOPS) and Joint Support Ship (JSS). The in-service support program is abbreviated to AJISS. Both companies hope that Canadian N
Belgium, Netherlands team up on frigate, minehunter replacement
Belgium is joining the Netherlands in a naval acquisition that will see both countries invest around two billion euros for the replacement of M-frigates and Tripartite-class minehunters. As the Belgian news site VRT Deredactie reports, both countries will get two new frigates and six new mine warfar
Australian frigate HMAS Arunta departs for nine-month mission
Royal Australian Navy frigate HMAS Arunta and her ship’s company of 191 departed HMAS Stirling naval base at Rockingham, Western Australia for Operation Manitou in the Middle East Region. Family and friends gathered on the wharf to farewell the crew who will deploy for around nine months. Commander
USS Momsen returns from inaugural PAC SAG deployment
U.S. Navy’s Arleigh Burke-class guided missile destroyer USS Momsen (DDG 92) completed a seven-month deployment to the Western Pacific and returned to Naval Station Everett, Washington. The ship deployed to the Indo-Asia Pacific as part of an inaugural Pacific Surface Action Group (PAC SAG) together
Royal Navy opens new base in Bahrain
His Royal Highness the Prince of Wales visited Bahrain where he opened the a naval support facility at the Mina Salman port. The facility is UK’s first new overseas establishment in 45 years. The new building forms part of a larger installation, due to come into service next summer, that will serve
Malaysian, US forces train together during Tiger Strike 16
Sailors and marines aboard the U.S. Navy amphibious assault ship USS Makin Island (LHD 8) joined members of the Malaysian Armed Forces for exercise Tiger Strike 16 in Lahad Datu, Malaysia, Nov. 10-13. Tiger Strike 16, formally known as MALFEX (Malaysia – United States Amphibious Exercise), is a Mala
CARAT Brunei kicks off
Navy and Marine Corps personnel from the United States and Brunei Darussalam started the 22nd iteration of Cooperation Afloat Readiness and Training (CARAT) on November 14. CARAT Brunei 2016 will continue through November 18, and features 5 days of shore-based and at-sea training events designed to
Australian Navy frigate completes six-month Middle East mission
Sailors onboard Royal Australian Navy’s Anzac-class frigate HMAS Perth returned to their homeport after six months away from home undertaking patrols of the Middle East as part of Operation Manitou. Commanding Officer Perth, Captain Ivan Ingham, was the first off the gangway and was met by his wife
Japan, US conclude amphibious drill Keen Sword 17
Sailors from U.S. and Japan concluded the joint amphibious field training exercise Keen Sword 17. U.S. Navy and Marine Corps units joined forces with Japanese Self Defense Force units to conduct a range of amphibious missions between November 1-11. Surface ships took part in live-fire exercises and