US Navy’s Los Angeles-class fast attack submarine USS Houston (SSN 713) returned to Pearl Harbor from the final scheduled deployment to the Western Pacific Region, Oct. 28. Steaming more than 35,000 nautical miles, Houston conducted a variety of operations vital to national security and bilateral ex
The Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Porter (DDG 78) arrived in Split, Croatia, for a scheduled port visit, Oct. 28. The port visit serves to strengthen ties between the U.S. and Croatia, and improve relations as the two nations work together for a stable, secure and prosperous regio
The Maritime Theater Missile Defense (MTMD) Forum wrapped up its At Sea Demonstration (ASD) 2015 event, Oct. 27, culminating nearly four years of planning and three weeks of at sea operations in the North Atlantic. MTMD Forum Chair, Rear Adm. Jon A. Hill, the U.S. Navy’s program executive officer fo
US Navy’s Arleigh Burke-class guided missile destroyer recently moored in Gaeta, Italy for a port visit. The main goal of this visit is strengthening the existing ties between the US and Italian forces. USS Bainbridge (DDG-96), the fifth ship to carry that name, is homeported in Norfolk. The vessel
Indian and Sri Lankan Navies started the 4th edition of Sri Lanka-India Exercise (SLINEX) off Trincomalee, Sri Lanka today, October 27. SLINEX, scheduled to wrap up on November 1, is a series of bilateral maritime exercises which were first launched in 2005. Indian Naval ships Kora, Kirpan and Savit
Following the participation in the Japanese International Fleet Review and port visit to Yokosuka, Japan, Australian HMAS Stuart took part in the bilateral Exercise Nichi Gou Trident with Japanese naval ships. Stuart, along with five ships of the Japanese Maritime Self-Defence Force, JS Kirisame, JS
Naval officers hoping to one day command a submarine have been taking part in one of the most intense military assessments in the world known as Perisher. HMS Torbay has been hosting the students for Perisher – for which the official title is the Submarine Command Course – since leaving Gibraltar ea
The Arleigh-Burke class guided-missile destroyer USS Porter (DDG 78) departed the Black Sea, Oct. 26 after participating in bilateral tactical exchanges with Black Sea nations, and port visits to Ukraine, Romania and Georgia. Porter’s operations in the Black Sea provided the ship and crew an opportu
The Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Farragut (DDG 99) departed Marseille, France Oct. 26, 2015 after the completion of a scheduled port visit. During the port visit, Farragut Sailors spent time with French dignitaries, the Non-Commissioned Officer (NCO) Mess “Ganteaume”, and provide
As Exercise Trident Juncture unfolds, both on land and in the air, the maritime component continues its Combat Enhancement Training and Force Integration in close cooperation with other components. During the first days of the exercise, Netherlands Maritime Force (NLMARFOR) and UK Maritime Force (UK
U.S. and Canadian naval units began a Task Group Exercise (TGEX) off the coast of Southern California on October 20. Participating units from the Royal Canadian Navy include Canadian Fleet Pacific, Halifax-class frigates HMCS Calgary (FFH 335) and HMCS Vancouver (FFH 331), and Victoria-class submari
The U.S. Navy awarded Raytheon Company a $159.9 million contract to manufacture, inspect and test Phalanx Close-in Weapon Systems (CIWS). The contract, which provides for a $10 million option in FY15 and another valued at $291 million in FY16, includes support equipment for the Phalanx and SeaRAM We
Sailors and Marines from the amphibious transport dock USS Arlington (LPD 24) conducted an amphibious landing at Pinheiro da Cruz training range alongside Portuguese Marines from the 2nd Fuzileiros Battalion as part of Trident Juncture 2015 on Oct. 20. The landing was conducted jointly between the t
The Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Farragut (DDG 99) arrived in Marseille, France for a scheduled port visit, Oct. 21, 2015. This port visit serves to enhance U.S.-France relations as the two nations work together for a more stable, secure and prosperous region. During this port vi
