Weapons Systems
New Commander in-Chief at Indian Southern Naval Command
Vice Admiral Surinder Pal Singh Cheema PVSM, AVSM, NM assumed command of Indian Southern Naval Command as its Commander in-Chief at a ceremonial parade held at INS Garuda on 19 June. The Flag Officer prior to assuming the command laid a wreath at the War Memorial to offer remembrances to thousands
Indian PM Dedicates INS Vikramaditya to the Nation
In his first visit to an operational military formation after assuming office, the Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi dedicated the country’s new aircraft carrier, INS Vikramaditya to the Nation. The Prime Minister embarked the aircraft carrier at sea off Goa, which was operating in the company of
CARAT Malaysia Officially Begins
The 20th annual Cooperation Afloat Readiness and Training (CARAT) exercise between the U.S. Navy, U.S. Marine Corps, and the Malaysian Armed Forces commenced formally with an opening ceremony at Lumut Naval Base, June 16. Malaysia has participated in CARAT since the nine-nation bilateral exercise
George Washington CSG Visits Victoria Harbor, Hong Kong
The George Washington (CVN 73) Carrier Strike Group (GWCSG) anchored in Victoria Harbor, Hong Kong, for a scheduled port visit, June 16. “GWCSG Sailors have an amazing opportunity to experience a truly unique port visit,” said Capt. Greg Fenton, commanding officer of George Washington. George Wash
HMS Daring’s Lynx Singled Out for Philippines Efforts
The Lynx helicopter team who played a key part in helping the people of the Philippines in the wake of last year’s devastating typhoon have been singled out for their efforts. In the first few days of Britain’s response to Typhoon Haiyan, HMS Daring’s Lynx flew vital reconnaissance missions over o
Image of the Day: SHAREM Exercise Discussion
Lt. Richard Ray, right, from Thomasville, Ga., discuss the bi-lateral U.S. and Republic of Korea Navy’s Surface Ship Anti-Submarine Warfare Readiness and Effectiveness Measure (SHAREM) exercise with Lt. Hyeoung Seok Noh, from Jeonju, Republic of Korea. The discuss the matter in the combat informat
Indian Navy Appoints New DCNS
Vice Admiral RK Pattanaik, AVSM, YSM took over as the Deputy Chief of Naval Staff at the Integrated Headquarters Ministry of Defence (Indian Navy) on 31 May 2014 from Vice Admiral PK Chatterjee PVSM, AVSM, NM who has been appointed as Commander-in-Chief, Andaman & Nicobar Command at Port Blair. Co
USS Wayne E. Meyer Engages in Trilateral Exercise (South Korea)
Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Wayne E. Meyer (DDG 108) participated in a trilateral exercise off the coast of Busan, South Korea, with the French and Republic of Korea (ROK) navies May 31. The exercise, designed to boost interoperability and bolster partnerships in the Pacific,
Russia, China Complete Joint-Sea 2014 Drills
China and Russia have completed their joint naval drill named “Joint-Sea 2014”, which began in South China Sea on May 20th, according to the Voice of Russia. Russian and Chinese ships returned to the Shanghai port on Sunday, May 25th to attend the farewell ceremony for the Russian Navy staff parti
HMAS Perth Exceeds Standard Endurance
Australian Navy Sailors and well-maintained equipment keep Australian Navy’s ships at sea and the crew of HMAS Perth recently demonstrated how a few creative solutions could guarantee just that, during their recent deployment as part of Operation SOUTHERN INDIAN OCEAN. The dilemma and challenge fo
India: SIMBEX 2014 Annual Naval Exercises Underway
The 2014 edition of the ‘SIMBEX 14’ series of annual bilateral naval exercises between the Indian Navy (IN) and the Republic of Singapore Navy (RSN), are being conducted in the Andaman Sea from 22 May to 28 May. Hosted by the Indian Navy, ‘SIMBEX 14’ will be the 21st in the series, designed to enhan
Top News of the Week of May 19 – 25, 2014
More Ukrainian Ships Pull Out from Crimea The evacuation operation of the Ukrainian Navy ships from the Crimea region resumes as more ships redeploy to other naval bases. Yesterday, May 20th saw the departure of several ships and vessels under the agreed arrangements of the Joint Commission of the R
Singapore, Indian Navies Hold SIMBEX Exercise
The Republic of Singapore Navy (RSN) and the Indian Navy (IN) are conducting the annual Singapore-Indian Maritime Bilateral Exercise (SIMBEX), from 22 to 27 May 2014. Hosted by the IN, the opening ceremony of the exercise held yesterday was co-officiated by the RSN’s Commanding Officer of 188 Squa
Russian, Chinese Navy Ships Kick Start Joint Exercise
Russian and Chinese navy ships have teamed up in a bilateral naval exercise called the Joint Sea-2014. The Russian President Vladimir Putin, who is paying an official visit to Beijing to, inter alia, talk about the long-awaited gas deal between the two countries, joined his Chinese counterpart Xi