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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

Future Submarine Design Capability Study

Greg Combet, Acting Minister for Defence, today announced that a contract had been signed with the United States RAND Corporation to complete a Domestic Design Study for the Future Submarine Project, SEA 1000. “As outlined in the White Paper, the Government has decided to acquire 12 new Future Submarines,...

November 5th, 2009 | Navy News | Read More

Future USS New York Sets Sail for the Big Apple

NORFOLK, Va: Future USS New York (LPD 21) left Naval Station Norfolk, Va., Oct. 29 to begin her four-day transit to New York City where the ship's commissioning ceremony is scheduled to take place on Nov. 7. Part of the ship's mission is to return the 7.5 tons of steel recovered from the wreckage of...

November 3rd, 2009 | Navy News | Read More

Aegis Destroyer Intercepts Ballistic Missile Target

KAUAI, Hawaii --- JS Myoko, Japan's third destroyer equipped with Lockheed Martin's Aegis Ballistic Missile Defense (BMD) system, successfully intercepted and destroyed a ballistic missile target above the atmosphere during a test event today. The test marked the 20th successful ballistic missile intercept...

October 29th, 2009 | Navy News | Read More

Royal Navy’s Latest Ship Launched on Clyde

Thousands turned out on the banks of the Clyde today to cheer on the latest ship to make up the Royal Navy’s formidable new Type 45 destroyer class. Defender sailed for the first time today. Chief in Command Fleet Admiral Trevor Soar said: “The thousands gathered here today to witness the launch...