Lockheed Martin Aeronautics Co. is being awarded a $35,6 million delivery order to complete a Joint Strike Missile (JSM) risk reduction and integration study of the F-35 Air System for the Government of Norway. The objectives of the study are to further mature JSM weapon design and to ensure compati
Krivak-class missile frigate “Ladny”, a part of the Russian Navy’s Black Sea Fleet, departed Sevastopol to join the Mediterranean Sea operations. The vessel left the base today and is sailing toward the Black Sea straits. Ladny is scheduled to join the Russian Navy’s Mediterranean Sea permanent task
HMS Dauntless, Type 45 destroyer, which arrived in the Middle East just weeks ago, has already demonstrated the UK’s commitment to the security and safety of the region, providing vital support to the 30 nation Combined Maritime Forces (CMF) organisation. The Portsmouth-based ship joined Australian
On a visit to the home of the Royal Navy, the British Chancellor of the Exchequer, George Osborne, set out the government’s next steps in building the most modern navy in the world. He announced a new national shipbuilding strategy in advance of a decision later this year on orders for the brand new
Spanish Navy’s transport vessels El Camino Español (A-05) and Martín Posadillo (A-04) returned home to Cartagena yesterday morning. The vessels were on an assignment of moving anti-aircraft missiles, including armaments, missile launch vehicle and weapon system, to Turkey. On their way back to Carta
Cmdr. James Quaresimo relieved Cmdr. Dennis Farrell as commanding officer of the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Cole (DDG 67) during a change of command ceremony in port of Piraeus, Greece, January 21. Farrell successfully led Cole’s 331 Sailors through a complete training cycle; J
The Deputy Commander of Allied Joint Force Command Naples (JFC NAPLES), Lieutenant-General Michael Day, OMM, MSC, CD, visited NATO Allied Maritime Command (MARCOM), meeting with the MARCOM Command Group to discuss coordination of operational activities and areas of common interest. Lieutenant-Genera
Defence and security company Saab and the Polish Navy have conducted a successful commissioning and sea acceptance test of the RBS15 Mk3 onboard three Orkan-class fast attack craft. The tests were part of Saab’s 2006 contract with Poland for the delivery of RBS15 Mk3 missiles, and their installation
The Arleigh Burke-class guided missile destroyer USS Cole (DDG 67) arrived in Piraeus, Greece, for a scheduled port visit Jan. 19, 2015. The port visit serves to enhance U.S.-Greek relations as the two nations work together for a stable, secure and prosperous Europe. USS Cole, homeported in Norfolk,
Royal Australian Navy frigate HMAS Anzac has commenced preparations for the centenary of the Gallipoli landings in April. Led by Commander Belinda Wood, Anzac’s ship’s company is to ensure the ship is ‘in all respects ready’ to represent Australia at activities in the Dardanelles and Gallipoli, to b
The Arleigh-Burke class guided-missile destroyer USS Donald Cook (DDG 75) departed the Black Sea, Jan. 14, 2015, after a series of engagements that promoted peace and stability in the region. Donald Cook’s presence in the Black Sea serves to reaffirm U.S. commitment towards strengthening partnership
Escaping the elements are the men of Her Majesty’s Ship Victorious, charged with the most important task among the Royal Navy’s many missions around the globe: the nation’s continuous at sea deterrence. Some 130 ‘deeps’ from the nuclear submarine’s starboard crew formed up for Ceremonial Divisions –
The US Navy’s guided-missile destroyer USS Donald Cook (DDG 75) transits the Black Sea. Donald Cook is conducting naval operations in the U.S. 6th Fleet area of responsibility in support of U.S. national security interests in Europe. [mappress mapid=”14877″] Image: U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communicat
The guided-missile destroyer USS Donald Cook (DDG 75) transits the Black Sea. Donald Cook, forward-deployed to Rota, Spain, is conducting naval operations in the U.S. 6th Fleet area of responsibility in support of U.S. national security interests in Europe. [mappress mapid=”14862″] Image: U.S. Nav
