Navy News


Moroccan to Acquire Submarine from Moscow

Aug 10, 2015

Moroccan  King Mohammed VI’s upcoming visit to Moscow by the end of 2015 is expected to conclude negotiations to obtain the country’s first submarine from Russia, says a report in World Tribune. Multiple Moroccan and Russian media reports said negotiations about the price tag of the Amur 1650…

USS Ashland to the Rescue of Typhoon Soudelor Victims

Aug 08, 2015

Through the coordination of the Federal Emergency Management Agency, the amphibious dock landing ship USS Ashland (LSD 48) will depart Guam and arrive in Saipan Aug. 8 to provide relief in the aftermath of Typhoon Soudelor, which devastated the island Aug…

Philippines, Japan for Intense Maritime Cooperation?

Aug 07, 2015

Japan may give planes to the Philippines that Manila could use for patrols in the South China Sea, as part of its increasing involvement in the area. This would deepen Tokyo’s security ties with the Southeast Asian nation most at odds with China over the disputed waterway…

Richardson Confirmed as Next CNO

Aug 06, 2015

Adm. John M. Richardson, director, Naval Nuclear Propulsion Program, was confirmed by the Senate as the 31st Chief of Naval Operations (CNO) Aug. 5.  Richardson will replace Adm. Jonathan W. Greenert who has been CNO since September 2011…

U.S. Navy's Deadly War Sub Enters Submarine Fleet

Aug 06, 2015

The United States Navy has officially commissioned the USS John Warner, the most powerful attack submarine to be developed in the history of the country, in a ceremony at the Norfolk Naval Station. Chief of Naval Operations Admiral Jonathan…

India, Mozambique to Boost Maritime Ties

Aug 06, 2015

India and Mozambique on Wednesday discussed ways to intensify cooperation in maritime security, ocean economy and defence as Prime Minister Narendra Modi held talks with Mozambique President Filipe Jacinto Nyusi in New Delhi. 'Africa and…

Australia's Massive Shipbuilding Plan Announced

Aug 05, 2015

The Australian Government has thrown domestic shipbuilders an A$89 billion (US$ 66 billion) lifeline. It plans to deliver a long-term plan for a strong and sustainable naval shipbuilding industry. Over the next 20 years the Government will…

Australian PM Promises 2500 Shipbuilding Jobs

Aug 04, 2015

Up to 2,500 shipbuilding jobs in Adelaide will be safe for 'all time', the Prime Minister says, ahead of the expected announcement to build a new fleet of Navy ships worth $39 billion, reports ABC. However, he said naval shipbuilding jobs…

Cochin Shipyard Delivers 17th FPV for Indian Coast Guard

Aug 04, 2015

Cochin Shipyard launched the seventeenth in a series of tweny Fast Patrol Vessels (BY 517) being built for Indian Coast Guard, the shipbuilding company said in a press release.  The vessel named 'ICGS ARUSH' was launched by Jyothi Devanand…

Change of Command at Naval Undersea Warfare Center

Aug 03, 2015

Rear Adm. (select) Moises DelToro III relieved Rear Adm. Michael E. Jabaley Jr. as commander of the Naval Undersea Warfare Center (NUWC) during a change of command ceremony on Friday, July 31, in Newport, R.I.  NUWC, which has divisions in Newport…

Thai Navy Lobbies for More Submarines

Jul 31, 2015

The Royal Thai Navy claims it urgently needs more submarines to compete with other Asian countries. The assistant commander made the claim aimed at persuading a skeptical public that the nation should invest in its military in a white paper sent to reporters…

CSG8 Holds Change of Command Ceremony

Jul 30, 2015

Rear Adm. Robert  Burke turned over command of Submarine Group EIGHT (CSG8) to Rear Adm. Daryl Caudle, during a change of command ceremony at Naval Support Activity Naples, July 29, 2015.Presiding at the change of command ceremony were Commander…

Japan Seeks Australian Submarine Contract

Jul 29, 2015

Japan will send a high-level delegation to Adelaide for talks on building Australia's next-generation fleet of submarines. A former commander of the Japanese navy will head a 40-strong delegation to Australia next month to negotiate roles for local industry in building submarines…

Wrecked 'Russian Submarine' Found in Swedish Waters

Jul 28, 2015

A wrecked mini-submarine was found last week in waters off of Sweden’s eastern coast. Authorities believe it is a Russian model, primarily because of Cyrillic letters on the hull. They have not disclosed the exact location of the wreckage…

Chinese Navy Plays Down S. China Sea Exercises

Jul 26, 2015

The Chinese navy played down recent military drills in the South China Sea and criticised other countries for 'illegally' occupying islands in the area, the official Xinhua news service reported on Saturday.China has launched a naval drill in waters to the east of Hainan island…

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