Weapons Systems
USS Shiloh Visits Busan, Korea
The Ticonderoga-class guided-missile cruiser USS Shiloh (CG 67) arrived in Busan, Republic of Korea, for a port visit, May 4. Capt. Kurush F. Morris, commanding officer of Shiloh, said: Our visit is aimed at building friendship and goodwill with the people of the Republic of Korea and connecting wit
Canadian, American Naval Vessels Sail for TRIDENT FURY
Seven Canadian and American naval vessels sailed from Canadian Forces Base Esquimalt yesterday to participate in Exercise TRIDENT FURY, a biennial multinational exercise that takes place off the coast of Vancouver Island from May 4-15. Exercise TRIDENT FURY is a naval exercise organized by Maritime
Welcome Home USS Mitscher
The Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Mitscher (DDG 57) returned home to Naval Station Norfolk May 4 completing a seven-month independent deployment to the U.S. 5th Fleet area of responsibility. Mitscher deployed Sept. 22, 2014 to the Central Arabian Gulf with stops in the Mediterrane
USS Enterprise Moves to Original Birthplace at HII
Huntington Ingalls Industries has moved the aircraft carrier USS Enterprise (CVN 65) on Saturday from Pier 2 at the company’s Newport News Shipbuilding division to her original birthplace, Dry Dock 11. Newport News employees will continue the defueling process in the dry dock under the current inact
USS Stockdale, USS Freedom Conduct Group Sail Exercise
US Navy’s guided-missile destroyer USS Stockdale (DDG 106) and the littoral combat ship USS Freedom (LCS 1) took part in a group sail exercise while they were in the Pacific Ocean. The operation was conducted on April 28. The ships are underway conducting an independent deployer certification exerci
Australian Navy Conducts Largest Tactical Synthetic Exercise
The largest tactical synthetic exercise in Royal Australian Navy history has been conducted with the United States Navy recently. Ships and simulators world-wide were linked for the virtual training exercise, known as Fleet Synthetic Training – Joint 15-72. Two carrier strike groups, an expeditionar
US Navy Vessels Strengthen Ties with ROK Navy
Sailors from the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyers USS Preble (DDG 88) and USS Fitzgerald (DDG 62) along with the Los Angeles-class fast-attack submarine USS Pasadena (SSN 752) arrived in Busan, May 1 to strengthen partnerships with the Republic of Korea (ROK) Navy. While in Busan, Sailo
US Navy to Keep an Eye on US-Flagged Ships
In an effort to secure freedom of navigation, the US Navy started accompanying US-flagged commercial vessels passing through the Strait of Hormuz on Thursday. According to Reuters, the Navy vessels which are already deployed in the area will stay in communication and close enough to the US-flagged v
Sailors Conduct Live-Fire Exercise aboard USS Porter
Prior to its arrival at Naval Station Rota, Spain, the US Navy’s guided-missile destroyer USS Porter (DDG 78) conducted a live-fire exercise aboard the vessel. Sailors used a 240mm machine gun during the exercise conducted on April 27, while the vessel was sailing in the Atlantic Ocean. USS Porter a
USS Porter Arrives at Naval Station Rota, Spain
The Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Porter (DDG 78) arrived at Naval Station Rota, Spain, to begin her forward-deployment to the U.S. 6th Fleet area of operations April 30, 2015. Porter departed Norfolk, June 3, and is the third of four Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyers
Noble Dina 2015 Exercise Commences
Naval and air forces from the U.S., Greece, and Israel commenced the annual maritime exercise Noble Dina 2015, April 29. Noble Dina 2015 is a trilateral naval exercise designed to increase cooperation and maritime proficiencies among participating nations, enhancing regional security and stability.
Arleigh Burke Class Equipment Deal Awarded
Timken Gears & Services Inc. is being awarded a $62,5 million modification to previously awarded contract to exercise an option to procure two Main Reduction Gear (MRG) shipsets for Arleigh Burke (DDG 51) Class Destroyers. The MRG is the set of gears that transmit the power from two main propulsion
Hong Kong Welcomes USS Mustin
The Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Mustin (DDG 89) arrived in Hong Kong for a port visit, April 30. During the stay, Mustin Sailors will be involved in several community service projects. Mustin, forward-deployed to Yokosuka, Japan, and part of Destroyer Squadron 15, is on patrol i
HMAS Newcastle Continues to the Middle East
Australian Navy’s Adelaide class guided-missile frigate HMAS Newcastle (FFG 06) is on its way to the Middle East region. After departing the port of Mumbai, India, the vessel navigated through the narrow channel of the lock system. HMAS Newcastle will spend six months deployed in Middle Eastern Oper