Vessels
USA: Flir to Supply Maritime Electro-Optical/IR Managing Systems
Thermal imaging and detection systems maker Flir Systems Inc. has been awarded a $49.9 million Navy contract to supply maritime electro-optical/IR imaging systems to the Navy and Coast Guard. The contract, awarded by the US Naval Surface Warfare Center, Crane Div., will support the Navy and Coast Gu
Rolls-Royce Lands Two US Navy Contracts Worth Up to USD 496 Million
Rolls-Royce has been awarded two contracts worth a combined value up to $496 million to support T56 engines on US government aircraft. Under a $406 million, six-year contract, Rolls-Royce will provide parts, plus field and engineering support, for thousands of T56 engines. The contract was awarded b
HMCS Toronto Intercepts Drugs Smuggling in Arabian Sea
Canadian Ship HMCS Toronto made an important drug seizure on Saturday, October 5 during her patrol in the Arabian Sea region, while deployed on Operation Artemis. This drug seizure marks HMCS Toronto’s seventh narcotics shipment disruption as part of ongoing counter-terrorism operations in the India
USA: 26th Successful Intercept for SM-3 Program
In a Missile Defense Agency test, the U.S. Navy fired a Standard Missile-3 Block IB, made by Raytheon Company, from the USS Lake Erie. The SM-3 eliminated the medium-range ballistic missile (MRBM) target. “We remain on track to deliver this critical capability in time for a 2015 deployment in suppor
Top News of the Week Sept 30 – Oct 5, 2013
US Navy’s New Submarines Go Electric he next-generation US Navy’s submarines will be outfitted with an electric propulsion system, as reported by the Engineering news portal. The Ohio-class submarines currently in use will be replaced with the new submarines in 2029. These new submarines, also calle
USNS Montford Point Completes Final Contract Trials
The Navy’s first-in-class mobile landing platform, USNS Montford Point (MLP 1), successfully completed final contract trials Sept. 13. Final contract trials (FCT) are the final in-depth examination of a newly constructed ship while still under warranty to the shipbuilder. FCT are conducted by the Na
US, Japan Strengthen Security & Defense Ties
U.S. and Japanese diplomatic and military leaders agreed to revise the 1997 Guidelines for U.S.-Japan Defense Cooperation, increase security and defense collaboration in the Asia-Pacific region and beyond, and advance the realignment of American troops in Japan. U.S. Secretary of State John F. Kerry
George Washington Strike Group Reflects on 40 Years in Japan
The USS George Washington Carrier Strike Group observed its 40th anniversary of the first U.S. Navy aircraft carrier and carrier air wing operating from Japan, Oct. 5. In 1973, aircraft carrier USS Midway (CV 41) and Carrier Air Wing (CVW) 5 arrived in Japan with missions to stabilize the security a
USCG Cutter Margaret Norvell Repatriates 63 Cuban Migrants
Crewmembers aboard the Coast Guard Cutter Margaret Norvell repatriated 63 Cuban migrants to Bahia de Cabañas, Cuba, Wednesday. This repatriation was a result of five separate migrant interdictions between September 25 and September 29. Through a coordinated effort involving aircrews with Customs Bor
USA: Naval Station Mayport Starts Domestic Violence Awareness Month
Naval Station Mayport’s Commanding Officer Capt. Wes McCall signed the proclamation to “take the pledge” officially kicking off the Domestic Violence Awareness Month, Oct. 2. “Team Mayport is pledging to be strong and take a firm stand against domestic violence against family members,” said Olivia D
USS George Washington Arrives in Busan
The U.S. Navy’s forward-deployed aircraft carrier and its embarked air wing, Carrier Air Wing (CVW) 5, arrived in Busan, Republic of Korea (ROK) for a scheduled port visit, Oct. 4. George Washington departed its forward-operating location of Fleet Activities Yokosuka, Japan, Sept. 13, following the
USS Theodore Roosevelt Welcomes President of Republic of Poland on Board
The President of the Republic of Poland, Bronislaw Komorowski, visited USS Theodore Roosevelt (CVN 71) in Norfolk, Sept. 26. The visit underscored the strong bilateral relationship Poland has with the U.S. President Komorowski landed aboard the ship in a SH-60H Sea Hawk helicopter from Helicopter Co
USS Mustin Drops Anchor in Pyeongtaek
The forward-deployed Arleigh Burke-class guided missile destroyer USS Mustin (DDG 89) arrived in Pyeongtaek, Republic of Korea (ROK), for a port visit Sept. 27. Mustin is currently on patrol in the 7th fleet area of operations supporting security and stability in the Indo-Asia-Pacific region. Mustin
USS Cowpens Comes Back to 7th Fleet AO
The Ticonderoga-class cruiser USS Cowpens (CG 63) returned to the 7th Fleet area of operations after essential repairs Sept. 29. Home-ported in San Diego, Cowpens and is on deployment in the 7th Fleet area of operations promoting maritime security in the Indo-Asia-Pacific region. Cowpens swapped hul