Miscellaneous
USS Theodore Roosevelt returns home from deployment
The Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Theodore Roosevelt (CVN 71) returned to San Diego, May 25, marking the completion of its deployment to the U.S. Indo-Pacific Command area of responsibility.Theodore Roosevelt, flagship of the Theodore Roosevelt Carrier Strike Group (TRCSG),...
Miscellaneous
Admiral Kuznetsov will begin its sea trials later than expected
United Shipbuilding Corporation Director General Alexei Rakhmanov said that Admiral Kuznetsov's repairs continue and remain on the budget, but will start its trials later than expected.Russian Navy's aircraft carrier "Admiral Kuznetsov" will start its sea trials later than expected...
Operations
French and Royal Canadian Navy Continue Counter-Narcotics Operations under CTF-150
The Marine Nationale’s (MN) FS Guépratte and the Royal Canadian Navy (RCN) ship HMCS Calgary, prove themselves unrelenting, making four rapid counter-narcotic seizures under CTF-150. FS Guépratte commenced the successful streak with a seizure of 6,136 lbs (2,784 kg) of...
Operations
Royal Canadian Navy Led Task Force Changing The History of the Middle East
Big blow to terrorist organizations that gains from drug tradeAfter just over four months of command of Combined Task Force (CTF) 150, the Canadian-led task force has made strong contributions to the Combined Maritime Forces (CMF) mission to increase...
Technology/Modernization
Ultra to provide VDS for the Royal Canadian Navy
Ultra was awarded a contract to commence work on the key Variable Depth Sonar (VDS) system for the Canadian Surface Combatant (CSC) program – named the Towed Low-Frequency Active Sonar (TLFAS), the company announced with a press release. This...
Technology/Modernization
Government of Canada awards contract for construction of joint support ships for Royal Canadian Navy
On June 15, 2020, a performance-based build contract was awarded to Seaspan Shipyards by the Government of Canada for the full construction of two joint support ships (JSS). Valued at $2.4 billion (including taxes), this contract will allow the...
Miscellaneous
UPDATE: Royal Canadian Navy’s Helicopter Accident
The news from the Ionian sea on April 29 burned everyone's heart. A CH-148 Cyclone helicopter crashed into the sea near the Kefalonia island in the Ionian Sea. The helicopter went missing after taking off from the Canadian frigate...
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Discover the Hidden Gem of Phoenix: Naval History Provides a Unique Twist on Luxury Vacation Rentals
When envisioning Phoenix, naval history may not immediately come to mind. However, nestled in the desert city lies an...