Weapons Systems
Russia: Navy Commissions SSBN Yury Dolgoruky
The Project 955 Borei nuclear-powered ballistic missile submarine (SSBN) Yury Dolgoruky was commissioned… [mappress] Source: Russian Navy, January 2, 2013; Image: Flot
Top News of 2012
1. January US Navy to Deploy Third Carrier Group to Persian Gulf The US will dispatch another carrier strike group led by USS Enterprise to the Persian Gulf in March 2012, reported US Navy on Jan 25. The carrier group based in Norfolk, VA will also include a guided missile cruiser and three [&hell
UK: Royal Navy Sailors Visit School
Royal Navy sailors gave children an end-of-term treat by hosting them on board their warship the Plymouth Type 23 frigate, HMS Argyll. Around 60 children and ten members of staff from Year one at Crofton Hammond Infant school in Stubbington, Hampshire, were given a guided tour by the crew during HMS
USS John C. Stennis Supports Evaluation of New Materials for Flight Deck Jerseys
Sailors aboard the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS John C. Stennis (CVN 74) were selected to participate in a four-month evaluation of the new design for flight deck working uniform shirts, or “jerseys,” in an effort to meet the long term needs of personnel who work on and around the flight deck.
HMS Portland Arrives at Its Base-Port of Plymouth,UK
The Royal Navy frigate HMS Portland arrived at its base-port of Plymouth following a £27 million-pound refit. The refit, in Rosyth, Scotland, took 50 weeks and was carried out by Babcock at the Fife dockyard. With more than 260,000 man-hours invested in the almost year-long project, the 133-metre HM
UK: HMS Portland Leaves Rosyth Shipyard after Major Refit
Type 23 frigate HMS Portland is on her way home to Plymouth after a major refit at Rosyth shipyard. Royal Navy Type 23 frigate HMS Portland has left Rosyth to return to her base port of Plymouth. The departure follows a 50-week, multi-million pound refit by Babcock at the Fife dockyard. With more th
Newest Russian Project 855 Yasen Nuclear-Powered Cruise Missile Submarine Failed State Trials
Newest Russian Project 855 Yasen nuclear-powered cruise missile submarine (SSGN) Severodvinsk failed second phase of the… [mappress] Source: Russian Navy, December 14, 2012; Image: Flot
HMS Argyll Welcomes on Board Her Sponsor
Plymouth based Royal Navy frigate HMS Argyll welcomed on board her sponsor, Lady Wendy Levene, and members of the her affiliated Livery Company, The Worshipful Company of Paviors on Thu 06 December 12. Lady Levene launched HMS Argyll in 1989 at Yarrow Shipyard and has participated in the commissioni
UK: BAE Systems Secures $ 1.92 Bln Submarine Deal
The UK’s Ministry of Defence has awarded a £1.2 billion (USD 1.92 billion) contract for Audacious, the latest Astute Class attack submarine to be built for the Royal Navy. Audacious is the fourth of 7 Astute Class submarines being built for the Royal Navy. They are the most technologically-advanced
Poslish Navy Welcomes Commander-in-Chief of Royal Norwegian Navy
On Tuesday, December 4, the Commander-in-Chief of the Royal Norwegian Navy visited the Polish naval forces. Vice Admiral Bernt Grimstvedt met with the Commander of the Polish Navy Vice Admiral (three star) Tomasz Mathea and visited the 3rd Flotilla of Ships, Divers Training Centre and the Naval Acad
Swedish Navy Identifies Wrecked Soviet Sub
In Russia, diesel-electric torpedo submarine S-6 started her last deployment in Aug 1941 is still considered missing in action… [mappress] Source: Russian Navy, December 5, 2012
UK: Sixth Type 45 Destroyer Completes Her Second Spell of Sea Trials
The sixth and last Type 45 destroyer has successfully completed her second spell of sea trials, paving the way for her handover to the Navy in the spring. HMS Duncan has returned to Scotstoun on the Clyde after three weeks of tests and trials off the west coast of Scotland which concentrated on her
HMS Argyll Undergoes Rigorous Training to Prepare for the New Year
HMS Argyll is ready to deploy in the new year after coming through two months of rigorous training and instruction off Plymouth. The frigate coped with fires, floods, missile hits and other challenges, including serving as the launchpad for rookie Royal Marines carrying out mock raids on the South C
Thales to Update Goalkeeper Close-In Weapon Systems for Dutch Navy
The Netherland’s Ministry of Defence and Thales Nederland have signed an agreement for the update of 16 Goalkeeper Close-In Weapon Systems that are operational in the Royal Netherlands Navy. The operational modification will bring the system to the highest operational status again, capable of dealin