Archive for the ‘Navy News’ Category
EU to extend anti-piracy mission off Somalia through 2010
UNITED NATIONS: The European Union has decided to extend the mandate of its piracy mission off the coast of Somalia until the end of 2010, Sweden's UN envoy has said.
The European Union — through the naval Operation Atalanta — continues to contribute to maritime security in the area, and has decided...
November 19th, 2009 | Navy News | Read More
Astute Nuclear Submarine Leaves for Sea Trials
BARROW-IN-FURNESS, UK: The first of class Astute nuclear powered attack submarine left BAE Systems’ shipyard at Barrow-in-Furness for the first stage of sea trials designed to prove its capability as the most formidable vessel of its kind ever operated by the Royal Navy.
Astute is now on her way to...
November 18th, 2009 | Navy News | Read More
Russian missile cruiser leaves Singapore
A task force from the Russian Pacific Fleet led by the missile cruiser Varyag has left Singapore and is currently on its way to Vladivostok, the fleet's spokesman said on Tuesday.
The group, which set out from the Russian Far East port on October 27 on a month-long tour-of-duty, also includes the Fotiy...
November 18th, 2009 | Navy News | Read More
First H-72A Training Helicopter to the US Navy
ARLINGTON, VA: EADS North America has delivered the first of five H-72A training helicopters for the U.S. Navy today, marking a new milestone in the company's production of multi-role helicopters for U.S. military services.
The H-72A fleet will be based at the U.S. Naval Test Pilot School at Patuxent...
November 16th, 2009 | Navy News | Read More
Modernized Navigation Systems on French Submarines
French naval shipyards DCNS, acting on behalf of the fleet support department in the French navy, has placed an order with Sagem (Safran group), on behalf of the French navy, for a new series of Sigma 40XP inertial navigation that will be used to modernize France’s SNA class nuclear attack submarines.
The...
November 12th, 2009 | Navy News | Read More
SKorea deploys more warships after clash
Seoul: South Korea Wednesday sent two more warships to guard its border after a naval clash left a North Korean patrol boat in flames, as Washington confirmed it would send an envoy for nuclear talks in Pyongyang.
Military sources told AFP the 1,800-ton patrol boats would "reinforce vigilance" along...
November 12th, 2009 | Navy News | Read More
Russian nuclear sub starts sea trials after overhaul
ST. PETERSBURG: A Russian Delta-IV class Karelia nuclear submarine has started sea trials following lengthy modernization at the Zvezdochka shipyard in northern Russia, the company said.
The overhaul, which started in 2004, included noise reduction, improved enemy ship and submarine tracking capabilities,...
November 12th, 2009 | Navy News | Read More
Two Koreas in naval clash off west coast: official
SEOUL: The navies of North and South Korea clashed Tuesday off the west coast of the peninsula, military officials said, reportedly leaving a North Korean patrol boat badly damaged.
A spokesman for the Joint Chiefs of Staff confirmed the clash to AFP but said details were not immediately available.
A...
November 10th, 2009 | Navy News | Read More
Navy to Commission Amphibious Transport Dock Ship New York
WASHINGTON: The Navy will commission the newest San Antonio class amphibious transport dock ship New York (LPD 21), during an 11 a.m. EST ceremony Nov. 7, 2009, in New York City.
The ship is named New York in honor of the state and the courage and heroism of New Yorkers during and after the tragic events...
November 6th, 2009 | Navy News | Read More
Taiwan says China starts building first aircraft carrier
Taipei: Taiwan said Wednesday that its giant neighbour China has started building its first aircraft carrier, a move analysts have said could raise military tensions in the region.
The head of Taiwan's National Security Bureau told parliament construction of the carrier had begun, Lin Yu-fang, a legislator...
November 5th, 2009 | Navy News | Read More
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UAE Selects Pilatus PC-21 Training System
November 18, 2009 05:11
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UK’s largest fully-autonomous Unmanned Aircraft completes flight trials
November 18, 2009 05:11
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Russian missile cruiser leaves Singapore
November 18, 2009 05:11
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Pakistan says towns cleared in Taliban offensive
November 18, 2009 05:11
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US Afghan supply flights over Russia still not on: US
November 18, 2009 05:11
