Weapons Systems
Commander JFC Naples Visits MARCOM
The Commander of Joint Force Command Naples, Admiral Mark Ferguson visited NATO Allied Maritime Command (MARCOM) met with the Commander MARCOM, Vice Admiral Peter Hudson on February 16. This was Admiral Ferguson’s first visit to MARCOM since assuming command of JFC Naples in July 2014. In additon to
Saab to continue work on Swedish FMV Lightweight Torpedo
Defence and security company Saab has received orders from the Swedish Defence Materiel Administration (FMV) for continued development of the New Lightweight Torpedo plus maintenance agreements for underwater weapon systems and the Hydra sonar system. The total order value amounts to approximately S
US 6th Fleet Gets Support from USS Laboon
The Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Laboon (DDG 58) entered U.S. 6th Fleet’s area of operations in support of U.S. national security interests in Europe Feb. 17, 2015. While on deployment, Laboon will interact with allied and partner nations, highlighting U.S. Naval Forces Europe-Af
USS Cole, Romanian Navy Strengthen Skills in the Black Sea
The Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Cole (DDG 67) participated in a bilateral underway engagement with the Romanian navy in the Black Sea, Feb. 12, 2015. The exercise was aimed at improving maritime capabilities and reassuring NATO allies and regional partners of the United States’
Russian Navy’s Frigate Pytlivyy Ends Maintenance Works
Russian Navy’s frigate Pytlivyy (808) has completed all measures undertaken to restore the vessel’s technical readiness. The Black Sea Fleet, Burevestnik-class, frigate commenced scheduled maintenance works in May last year. The vessel’s crew has already started basic sea training, and will, in the
U.S. 6th Fleet Commander, Romanian Chief of Navy Tour USS Cole
US Navy’s Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Cole (DDG 67) welcomed aboard Commander, U.S. 6th Fleet Vice Adm. James Foggo, and Romania Chief of Navy Rear Adm. Alexandru Mirsu, during a scheduled port visit in Constanta, Romania, Feb. 10, 2015. The purpose of the visit was aimed at str
Constanta, Romania Welcomes USS Cole
The Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Cole (DDG 67) arrived in Constanta, Romania, for a scheduled port visit, Feb. 9, 2015. Cole’s presence in Romania reaffirms to NATO allies that the U.S. Navy shares a commitment to strengthen ties while working toward mutual goals of promoting pea
Lockheed Martin to Conduct JSM Study of F-35 Air System
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
Russian Navy’s Ladny Deploys for Mediterranean Sea Ops
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 Supports CMF Organisation
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
UK Aims to Build Most Modern Navy in the World
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 Back in Cartagena
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
New Commander Steps aboard USS Cole
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
Deputy Commander of Allied JFC NAPLES Visits MARCOM
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