Tag: US Navy

USS HARRY S.TRUMAN AND 5 DESTROYERS DEPLOYING TO EASTERN MEDITERRANEAN

Sourced: Naval Today US Navy aircraft carrier USS Harry S. Truman and its associated carrier strike group are getting underway from Norfolk on Wednesday to start a deployment to the Mediterranean Sea and Middle East. Ships accompanying the aircraft carrier include guided-missile cruiser USS Normandy (CG 60), guided-missile destroyers USS Arleigh Burke (DDG 51), USS Bulkeley (DDG 84), USS… Continue reading USS HARRY S.TRUMAN AND 5 DESTROYERS DEPLOYING TO EASTERN MEDITERRANEAN

TWO US NAVY ARLEIGH-BURKE CLASS DESTROYERS ENTER BLACK SEA

Sourced: Asia Times Two US Navy guided missile destroyers passed through the Bosporus Strait and entered the Black Sea bordering Russia on Friday in what was described as a “proactive” presence mission, according to USNI News. “Our decision to have two ships simultaneously operate in the Black Sea is proactive, not reactive,” US 6th Fleet… Continue reading TWO US NAVY ARLEIGH-BURKE CLASS DESTROYERS ENTER BLACK SEA

SECOND US NAVY CARRIER ENTERS WESTERN PACIFIC OCEAN

Sourced : Asia Times By Asia Unhedged The super carrier USS Theodore Roosevelt and its supporting warships have entered the western Pacific and will “integrate” with other US ships deployed in the region, including those near the Korean peninsula. The US Navy didn’t specifically say if the Roosevelt would join the USS Ronald Reagan carrier… Continue reading SECOND US NAVY CARRIER ENTERS WESTERN PACIFIC OCEAN

CHINA EXPECTED TO HAVE THREE AIRCRAFT CARRIER GROUPS IN NEAR FUTURE

(121125) -- LIAONING AIRCRAFT CARRIER, Nov. 25, 2012 (Xinhua) -- This undated photo shows China's first aircraft carrier, the Liaoning, sailing on the sea. China has successfully conducted flight landing on its first aircraft carrier, the Liaoning. After its delivery to the People's Liberation Army (PLA) Navy on Sept. 25, the aircraft carrier has undergone a series of sailing and technological tests, including the flight of the carrier-borne J-15. Capabilities of the carrier platform and the J-15 have been tested, meeting all requirements and achieving good compatibility, the PLA Navy said. Designed by and made in China, the J-15 is able to carry multi-type anti-ship, air-to-air and air-to-ground missiles, as well as precision-guided bombs. The J-15 has comprehensive capabilities comparable to those of the Russian Su-33 jet and the U.S. F-18, military experts estimated. (Xinhua/Zha Chunming)

Sourced : Sputnik The Chinese military’s combat capability has significantly grown in the past decade. At present, China’s second aircraft carrier is under construction. According to military expert Liang Fang, the Chinese navy is expected to build its third aircraft carrier battle group in the near future and that would be capable of safeguarding territorial… Continue reading CHINA EXPECTED TO HAVE THREE AIRCRAFT CARRIER GROUPS IN NEAR FUTURE

THE CONSTRUCTION OF BRITAIN’S NEW MILITARY BASE IN BAHRAIN HAS BEGUN

Last Sunday Britain started constructing its first permanent military base in the Middle East since 1971. The new Royal Navy base will be in located in the Port of Mina Salman in Bahrain. The ceremony marking the start of construction was attended by British Foreign Secretary, Philip Hammond and Bahraini Foreign Minister, Sheikh Khalid Al-Khalifa.… Continue reading THE CONSTRUCTION OF BRITAIN’S NEW MILITARY BASE IN BAHRAIN HAS BEGUN

UK CARRIER STRIKE GROUP TAKES SHAPE FOR HMS QUEEN ELIZABETH

Royal Marine Lt Col Phil Kelly is the Strike Warfare Commander in the UK’s Carrier Strike Group battle staff which will be based in HMS Queen Elizabeth – his seventh aircraft carrier. During the past few years the 44-year-old Irishman has spent time on the USS Ronald Reagan, Harry S Truman and George HW Bush… Continue reading UK CARRIER STRIKE GROUP TAKES SHAPE FOR HMS QUEEN ELIZABETH