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Russia to boost naval presence: Medvedev Singapore (AFP) Nov 16, 2009 
Russia is to build up its navy over the coming decade, President Dmitry Medvedev announced on Monday, as he visited a Russian guided missile cruiser in Singapore. Speaking to sailors on board the Russian Pacific Fleet's Varyag, Medvedev said around half of Russia's military hardware would have to be renewed by 2020. "Yes, an expansion of our naval presence is planned. Russia can only ... read moreNavy Commissions USS New York In Big Apple 
New York NY (SPX) Nov 10, 2009USS New York (LPD 21), the fifth San Antonio-class amphibious transport dock, built with steel salvaged from the World Trade Center, was commissioned in a ceremony held in the shadow of the city for which it is named. Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton, a former New York senator, was the keynote speaker for the ceremony. "This ship carries with it searing memories of September 11," ... more
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Rand Corp. wins submarine design study
Canberra, Australia (UPI) Nov 6, 2009 The Ministry of Defense has awarded a contract to the Rand Corp. to report on the country's manufacturing capability to produce a dozen submarines. The contract award is the first concrete step in Australia's most expensive ever defense procurement project, expected to be around $17 billion. Greg Combet, acting minister for defense, announced the contract to complete a "Domestic ... more Taiwan says China starts building first aircraft carrier 
Taipei (AFP) Nov 4, 2009Taiwan 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 of the ruling Kuomintang party, told AFP. However, the security chief, Tsai Teh-sheng said ... more Future Submarine Design Capability Study
Canberra, Australia (SPX) Nov 04, 2009Greg Combet, Acting Minister for Defence, has 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, to be assembled in South Australia. This project will be the largest and most complex ... more France, Russia move on ship sale 
Paris (UPI) Nov 2, 2009 France is sending a warship to Russia ahead of a groundbreaking deal for the purchase of a helicopter carrier. The planned purchase of the French amphibious assault ship reaffirms Russia's growing global reach and bid to beef up its forces. Russia's Navy General Staff Oleg Burstev told local media that the Mistral helicopter carrier would arrive later this month on a trip to St. ... more |
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Repairs of India-bound Russian sub hit by lack of funds: report
Moscow (AFP) Oct 8, 2009Repairs to an ill-fated Russian nuclear submarine that is due to be leased to India have been hampered as the shipyard has not been paid for its work, its chief said Thursday. The Nerpa attack submarine, on which 20 people were killed in an accident last year, "returned to its base after successful tests where it should be subject to more in-dock work and then state tests, but there are ... more Sub order: Israel to ask for German cash 
Berlin (UPI) Oct 8, 2009 Germany has been asked to help fund yet another submarine for the Israeli navy. Jerusalem plans to order another submarine of the Dolphin class from German Howaldtswerke-Deutsche Werft AG and has asked the German government to subsidize the order, German news magazine Der Spiegel reports. Berlin has helped Israel pay for five previously ordered submarines. The first two ... more Taiwan in talks with Germany over four subs: report 
Taipei (AFP) Oct 7, 2009Taiwan is considering purchasing four German-built submarines that had been rejected by the Greek Navy, a report said Wednesday. According to Next Magazine, Taiwan's military approached Kiel-based shipbuilder Howaldtswerke-Deutsche Werft (HDW) for four Class 214s after Athens rejected them for not meeting standard requirements. "The defence ministry has sent personnel to Germany, who ... more Algeria seeks European stealth frigates 
Algiers, Algeria (UPI) Oct 2, 2009 Italy's Fincantieri shipbuilders find themselves back in the running on a contract to supply the Algerian navy with four advanced stealth frigates in competition, a deal potentially worth $11.6 billion. A top-level delegation from the Algerian Defense Ministry visited Italy Sept. 12-19 and was given the red carpet treatment by Adm. Salvatore Reja, one of the Italian navy's top commander ... more |
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