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August 2015 News - Naval Forces, Defense Industry, Navy Technology, Maritime Security
 
 

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Newport News Shipbuilding Celebrates the Keel-Laying of Aircraft Carrier John F. Kennedy (CVN 79)
 
Newport News Shipbuilding, a division of Huntington Ingalls Industries, today celebrated the keel laying of the aircraft carrier John F. Kennedy (CVN 79), the second ship of the Gerald R. Ford class. Caroline Kennedy, the daughter of the ship's namesake, the 35th President of the United States, is the ship's sponsor. She declared the keel "truly and fairly laid" via video to signify the ceremonial start of construction.
Newport News Shipbuilding, a division of Huntington Ingalls Industries, today celebrated the keel laying of the aircraft carrier John F. Kennedy (CVN 79), the second ship of the Gerald R. Ford class. Caroline Kennedy, the daughter of the ship's namesake, the 35th President of the United States, is the ship's sponsor. She declared the keel "truly and fairly laid" via video to signify the ceremonial start of construction.
 

  1. DSME selected to design ROK Navy's New Auxiliary Submarine Rescue (ASR-II) Ship
  2. Insitu Awarded RQ-21A Blackjack Drone Systems Contract by US Navy Naval Air Systems Command
  3. Republic of Singapore Navy Future Independence Class Littoral Mission Vessels in Details
  4. China Commissioned the 2nd Type 052D Destroyer Changsha (173) with PLAN South Sea Fleet

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First Air Strike with GBU-12 Against ISIL in Iraq for French Navy ATL2 Maritime Patrol Aircraft
 
The Marine Nationale (French Navy) announced that one of its Atlantique 2 (ATL 2) Maritime Patrol Aircraft (MPA) taking part in Operation Chammal (name of the French military operationin Iraq against ISIL) hit a target with a GBU-12 laser guided bomb. The strike mission which took place on August 19 2015 was a first for a French Navy MPA during Operation Chammal.
The Marine Nationale (French Navy) announced that one of its Atlantique 2 (ATL 2) Maritime Patrol Aircraft (MPA) taking part in Operation Chammal (name of the French military operationin Iraq against ISIL) hit a target with a GBU-12 laser guided bomb. The strike mission which took place on August 19 2015 was a first for a French Navy MPA during Operation Chammal.
 

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China Commissioned the 19th Type 054A Frigate Handan (579) with PLAN North Sea Fleet
 
According to the official journal of the People's Liberation Army Navy (PLAN or Chinese Navy) the Type 054A (NATO reporting name Jiangkai II class) Frigate Handan (hull number 579), was commissioned on August 19 with China's North Sea Fleet. It is the 19th Type 054A Frigate to join the PLAN. The Frigate keel was laid in September 2013 and launched in July 2014 by Huangpu naval shipyard in Guangzhou, Southern China.
According to the official journal of the People's Liberation Army Navy (PLAN or Chinese Navy) the Type 054A (NATO reporting name Jiangkai II class) Frigate Handan (hull number 579), was commissioned on August 19 with China's North Sea Fleet. It is the 19th Type 054A Frigate to join the PLAN. The Frigate keel was laid in September 2013 and launched in July 2014 by Huangpu naval shipyard in Guangzhou, Southern China.
 

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Russian Navy Aircraft Carrier Kuznetsov to Head Back to Northern Fleet Base Following Refit
 
Russia’s sole aircraft carrier, the Admiral Kuznetsov, is getting set to head back to its Northern Fleet base, Navy spokesman and Captain 2nd Rank Andrei Luzik told Russian media on Thursday. As we reported in May, the flagship of the Russian navy went into the dock of a shipyard in north Russia for repairs.
Russia’s sole aircraft carrier, the Admiral Kuznetsov, is getting set to head back to its Northern Fleet base, Navy spokesman and Captain 2nd Rank Andrei Luzik told Russian media on Thursday. As we reported in May, the flagship of the Russian navy went into the dock of a shipyard in north Russia for repairs.
 

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Belgium's Latest OPV Pollux P902 Escorted and Monitored Russia Navy Submarine in EEZ
 
The Belgian Navy announced that the latest addition to its fleet, Offshore Patrol Vessel (OPV) Pollux (P902) escorted and monitored a Russian Navy submarine and a Silva class tug boat while they were transiting in Belgium's exclusive economic zone (EEZ). According to the Belgian Navy, this was the first operational military mission for the new OPV.
The Belgian Navy announced that the latest addition to its fleet, Offshore Patrol Vessel (OPV) Pollux (P902) escorted and monitored a Russian Navy submarine and a Silva class tug boat while they were transiting in Belgium's exclusive economic zone (EEZ). According to the Belgian Navy, this was the first operational military mission for the new OPV.
 

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Spain Awarded the First Development Contract for the Future Spanish Navy F-110 Frigates
 
The Spanish government has awarded the first contract for the F-110 project which officially launch the program of this new-generation of frigates. According to the government press release: "The Cabinet has approved the contract for the development and integration of F-110 sensors mast, for a maximum amount of 135,314,364 Euros."
The Spanish government has awarded the first contract for the F-110 project which officially launch the program of this new-generation of frigates. According to the government press release: "The Cabinet has approved the contract for the development and integration of F-110 sensors mast, for a maximum amount of 135,314,364 Euros."
 

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HII to Maintain and Modernize Los Angeles-class Submarine USS Columbus (SSN-762)
 
Huntington Ingalls Industries announced today that its Newport News Shipbuilding division has been awarded a $57.8 million contract to perform planning in support of maintenance and modernization efforts on the submarine USS Columbus (SSN 762). If all contract options are exercised, the total value of the work would be $288 million.
Huntington Ingalls Industries announced today that its Newport News Shipbuilding division has been awarded a $57.8 million contract to perform planning in support of maintenance and modernization efforts on the submarine USS Columbus (SSN 762). If all contract options are exercised, the total value of the work would be $288 million.
 

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Second Royal Australian Navy Canberra class LHD NUSHIP Adelaide Started Final Sea Trials
 
The second of the Landing Helicopter Dock (LHD) ships being built for the Royal Australian Navy (RAN) will leave the Williamstown shipyard and head up the eastern coast of NSW to the Jervis Bay area. About 200 BAE Systems employees, equipment/system subcontractors, RAN crew members and representatives from the Department of Defence Capability Acquisition and Sustainment Group will be on board to support the trials which are expected to last 10 days.
The second of the Landing Helicopter Dock (LHD) ships being built for the Royal Australian Navy (RAN) will leave the Williamstown shipyard and head up the eastern coast of NSW to the Jervis Bay area. About 200 BAE Systems employees, equipment/system subcontractors, RAN crew members and representatives from the Department of Defence Capability Acquisition and Sustainment Group will be on board to support the trials which are expected to last 10 days.
 

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PLAN Type 053H2G Frigates Transferred to China Coast Guard & Converted into Patrol Vessels
 
Recent spotter pictures from China show that the four Type 053H2G Frigates (NATO designation Jiangwei I) belonging to the People's Liberation Army Navy (PLAN or Chinese Navy) have been transfered to the China Coast Guard (CCG) and are being converted into patrol vessels.
Recent spotter pictures from China show that the four Type 053H2G Frigates (NATO designation Jiangwei I) belonging to the People's Liberation Army Navy (PLAN or Chinese Navy) have been transferred to the China Coast Guard (CCG) and are being converted into patrol vessels.
 

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Shark Marine Technologies Introduces Underwater Metal Detector with Sonar & Nav System
 
Shark Marine Technologies Inc. announces the integration of the Ebinger 725K Underwater Metal Detector with its own Navigator diver-held imaging sonar and navigation system. This integration provides the diver with another valuable underwater tool whose collected data can now be completely geo-referenced to the location of the diver using it.
Shark Marine Technologies Inc. announces the integration of the Ebinger 725K Underwater Metal Detector with its own Navigator diver-held imaging sonar and navigation system. This integration provides the diver with another valuable underwater tool whose collected data can now be completely geo-referenced to the location of the diver using it.
 

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Fourth Kvichak RB-M C for the New York Police Department Harbor Unit
 
Kvichak Marine Industries, a Vigor Company, is currently constructing the fourth 44.5’ Response Boat Medium – C (RB-M C) for the New York Police Department Harbor Unit. The first three vessels were delivered in April 2010, August 2012 and April 2013. The RB-M C’s have been providing maritime security and law enforcement along with search and rescue in the New York metropolitan area.
Kvichak Marine Industries, a Vigor Company, is currently constructing the fourth 44.5’ Response Boat Medium – C (RB-M C) for the New York Police Department Harbor Unit. The first three vessels were delivered in April 2010, August 2012 and April 2013. The RB-M C’s have been providing maritime security and law enforcement along with search and rescue in the New York metropolitan area.
 

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U.S. Navy SEALs Will Open to Women According to Top U.S. Navy Admiral
 
The U.S. Navy is planning to open its elite SEAL teams to women who can pass the grueling training regimen, the service's top officer said Tuesday, August 18, 2015, in an exclusive interview. Adm. Jon Greenert said he and the head of Naval Special Warfare Command, Rear Adm. Brian Losey, believe that if women can pass the legendary six-month Basic Underwater Demolition/SEAL training, they should be allowed to serve.
The U.S. Navy is planning to open its elite SEAL teams to women who can pass the grueling training regimen, the service's top officer said Tuesday, August 18, 2015, in an exclusive interview. Adm. Jon Greenert said he and the head of Naval Special Warfare Command, Rear Adm. Brian Losey, believe that if women can pass the legendary six-month Basic Underwater Demolition/SEAL training, they should be allowed to serve.
 

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BAE Systems' Mk 38 Naval Guns Chosen For Canadian Arctic/Offshore Patrol Ships
 
Irving Shipbuilding of Canada has awarded BAE Systems a contract to deliver up to six modified 25mm Mk 38 Machine Gun Systems for the Royal Canadian Navy's Arctic Offshore Patrol Ship (AOPS) program. The award also covers spare parts, technical support, and long-term field support services. Irving Shipbuilding is the prime contractor for the ships and will build them at its Halifax shipyards.
Irving Shipbuilding of Canada has awarded BAE Systems a contract to deliver up to six modified 25mm Mk 38 Machine Gun Systems for the Royal Canadian Navy's Arctic Offshore Patrol Ship (AOPS) program. The award also covers spare parts, technical support, and long-term field support services. Irving Shipbuilding is the prime contractor for the ships and will build them at its Halifax shipyards.

 

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French Navy Missile Range Instrumentation Ship Monge (A601) Operational Following Major Refit
 
The Missile Range Insrumentation Ship Monge (A601) is back in the Marine Nationale (French Navy) fleet following a major refit started in May. Missile Range Instrumentation Ships are fitted with antennas and electronics to support the launching and tracking of missiles and rockets.
The Missile Range Insrumentation Ship Monge (A601) is back in the Marine Nationale (French Navy) fleet following a major refit started in May. Missile Range Instrumentation Ships are fitted with antennas and electronics to support the launching and tracking of missiles and rockets.
 

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Japan Second Izumo Class Helicopter Destroyer DDH-184 to be Named and Launched August 27
 
A video taken by a Japanese spotter shows the construction on Japan Maritime Self Defense Force (JMSDF) second Izumo-class Helicopter Destroyer DDH-184 is almost complete with the mast now in place. In addition, the JMSDF announced that the vessel will be named and launched in the water at the JMU Japan Marine United Corporation shipyard in Yokohama Isogo during an official ceremony on August 27.
A video taken by a Japanese spotter shows the construction on Japan Maritime Self Defense Force (JMSDF) second Izumo-class Helicopter Destroyer DDH-184 is almost complete with the mast now in place. In addition, the JMSDF announced that the vessel will be named and launched in the water at the JMU Japan Marine United Corporation shipyard in Yokohama Isogo during an official ceremony on August 27.
 

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U.S. Navy MQ-4C Triton UAS Begins Testing Inside Anechoic Chamber
 
A U.S. Navy MQ-4C Triton UAS was lifted inside Patuxent River's anechoic chamber Aug.12 for electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) testing. This event marked the first time that an unmanned aircraft inside the chamber was controlled from an external ground control station. Triton's EMC testing will continue for the next eight weeks to verify the aircraft's subsystems can operate without interfering with each other.
A U.S. Navy MQ-4C Triton UAS was lifted inside Patuxent River's anechoic chamber Aug.12 for electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) testing. This event marked the first time that an unmanned aircraft inside the chamber was controlled from an external ground control station. Triton's EMC testing will continue for the next eight weeks to verify the aircraft's subsystems can operate without interfering with each other.
 

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Littoral Combat Ship USS Coronado (LCS 4) Conducts Live Fire Test of Guns and SeaRAM
 
Littoral Combat Ship USS Coronado (LCS 4) successfully tracked and neutralized both single and multiple fast inshore attack craft during live-fire testing off the coast of California July 18-22. It also demonstrated the ability to counter incoming anti-ship missiles when it successfully executed the first even at-sea demonstration of the SeaRAM Point-Defense Weapon System on August 14.
Littoral Combat Ship USS Coronado (LCS 4) successfully tracked and neutralized both single and multiple fast inshore attack craft during live-fire testing off the coast of California July 18-22. It also demonstrated the ability to counter incoming anti-ship missiles when it successfully executed the first even at-sea demonstration of the SeaRAM Point-Defense Weapon System on August 14.
 

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Russia Transferred a Tarantul class Missile Corvette (P-32 Project 12421 Molniya) to Egypt
 
Egypt continues to strengthen its navy at an impressive pace: Following the recent delivery of two Ambassador MK III FMC from the United States, the procurement of a FREMM Frigate from France (plus four Gowind class corvettes on order), news has emerged that the Egyptian Navy just procured the Tarantul class missile corvette P-32 (Project 12421 Molniya) from Russia.
Egypt continues to strengthen its navy at an impressive pace: Following the recent delivery of two Ambassador MK III FMC from the United States, the procurement of a FREMM Frigate from France (plus four Gowind class corvettes on order), news has emerged that the Egyptian Navy just procured the Tarantul class missile corvette P-32 (Project 12421 Molniya) from Russia.
 

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