Weapons Systems
Top News of the Week of Oct 20 – 26, 2014
USS Milius to Deploy to the Western Pacific and Indian Oceans The guided missile destroyer USS Milius (DDG 69) is scheduled to depart Oct. 20 on an independent deployment to the Western Pacific and Indian Oceans. Sweden Still Investigating Missing Submarine The Swedish Naval Forces have spent the we
USS Mount Whitney, USS Cole Leave Constanta, Romania
The U.S. 6th Fleet command and control ship USS Mount Whitney (LCC 20) and the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Cole (DDG 67) departed Constanta, Romania, following a scheduled port visit, Oct. 23. Mount Whitney and Cole’s visit to Romania provided Sailors with the opportunity to eng
Black Duke Exits Devonport Frigate Refit Complex
HMS Monmouth has successfully undocked and moved out of the Devonport Frigate Refit Complex, marking the first major key date in her extensive upgrade period. Monmouth, known informally as the ‘Black Duke’ after James Scott, the Duke of Monmouth, entered refit at the beginning of the year and after
Hellenic Navy Submarine OKEANOS Launched
The launching ceremony of the modernised submarine “OKEANOS” of the Hellenic Navy took place at the premises of the Hellenic Shipyards S.A in Skaramangas and was officiated by his beatitude Metropolitan of Nikaia Mr. Alexios. At the presence of the President of the Hellenic Republic Karolos Papoulia
New Commander aboard USS Donald Cook
The crew of Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Donald Cook (DDG 75) held a change of command ceremony at Naval Station Rota, Spain, Oct. 17. Capt. James Aiken, commodore, Destroyer Squadron 60, presided over the ceremony as Cmdr. Scott Jones was relieved by Cmdr. Charles Hampton. As co
USS Cole Docks in Constanta, Romania
The Arleigh Burke-class equipped guided missile destroyer USS Cole (DDG 67) arrived in Constanta, Romania, for a scheduled port visit, Oct. 21. Cole’s visit to Romania reaffirms to NATO allies that the U.S. Navy shares a commitment to strengthening ties while working toward mutual goals of promoting
USS Cole, TCG Salihreis Conduct Underway Engagement (Gallery)
The Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Cole (DDG 67) conducted a NATO Underway Engagement with the Turkish navy Barbaros-class frigate TCG Salihreis (F 246), Oct. 16. The engagements are a series of at-sea scenarios designed to enhance maritime capabilities among participating nations
Ceremony Held at HMS Royal Oak Memorial
Under a grey sky on Scapa Flow in Orkney on October 14, more than 100 people gathered to pay tribute to more than 830 men who lost their lives on HMS Royal Oak. Marking the 75th anniversary of the tragic sinking of the Revenge-Class battleship, a shore side ceremony at the HMS Royal Oak Memorial [&h
NATO MARCOM Commander Visits Norfolk and the Pentagon
The Commander of NATO Allied Maritime Command (MARCOM), Vice Admiral Peter Hudson CBE, paid official visits to Allied Command Transformation in Norfolk, Virginia, and U.S. Navy leaders in Norfolk and the Pentagon last week to discuss outcomes of the Wales Summit and the specific impact on the mariti
HMS Duncan Celebrates 4th B-Day with a Bang
The sixth of Britain’s Type 45 destroyers HMS Duncan successfully downed a target with her Sea Viper missile – the perfect fourth birthday present for the Portsmouth-based warship. Seconds after erupting from its silo, the 450kg Aster 30 missile accelerated to four times the speed of sound over the
Spanish Navy Caries Out Anti-Air Missile Firing Drills
Spanish Navy conducted an anti-air missile firing exercise (LANMIS 01/14) in the Gulf of Cadiz from 4th to 6th October. In the exercise, 5 ‘Santa Maria’ and ‘Álvaro de Bazán’ class frigates, and several patrol boats, participated along with other air assets (involved in range safety surveillance). T
Norwegian HNoMS Fridtjof Nansen Ends Deployment
In the beginning of October, HNoMS Fridtjof Nansen returned back to her homeport, Haakonsvern Naval Base in Norway, after a four and a half month long deployment. This summer, the frigate and her crew participated in the world’s largest international maritime exercise, Rim of The Pacific 2014 (RIMP
US Navy Establishes New Base in Romania
Commander, Navy Region Europe, Africa, Southwest Asia (CNREURAFSWA) established Naval Support Facility (NSF) Deveselu, Romania, Friday, Oct. 10, during an establishment and assumption of command ceremony on base. NSF Deveselu, formerly a disused Romanian airfield, is the first Navy base to be establ
USS Roosevelt Departs Duqm, Oman
Guided-missile destroyer USS Roosevelt (DDG 80) departed Duqm, Oman, following a routine port visit, Oct. 5. The visit gave Sailors an opportunity to experience the culture and hospitality of the host nation. During the port visit, Sailors were able to enjoy fishing, swimming, local cuisine and rela