Category Archives: Naval

U.S. hopes JMSDF can be more active in Pacific

U.S. and Japanese Navy officials hope that new legislature by the Japanese parliament will allow the JMSDF to play a more active role in the Pacific.

By W_misaki (Own work) [Public domain], via Wikimedia Commons
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USS Fort Worth in Vietnam for NEA

Littoral combat ship USS Fort Worth (LCS 3) is currently in Vietnam for the sixth annual Naval Engagement Activity (NEA) with the Vietnam People’s Navy.

By U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Antonio P. Turretto Ramos [Public domain], via Wikimedia Commons

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USS Jason Dunham enters Black Sea

The U.S. Navy has deployed DDG 109 USS Jason Dunham in the Black Sea. The warship is expected to remain in the area till Apr. 14.

By U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Aaron Chase (http://www.navy.mil/view_image.asp?id=122901) [Public domain], via Wikimedia Commons

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Pakistan to buy eight Chinese submarines

Pakistani Navy officials told lawmakers at the end of last month that the service will acquire eight Chinese submarines.
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USMC issues RFP to replae AAVs

The U.S. Marine Corps has issued its request for proposals for the engineering and manufacturing development phase of the Amphibious Combat Vehicle.

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IAI sold four Super Dvora Mk 3 boats to African customer

Israel Aerospace Industries has sold four Super Dvora Mk 3 Fast Patrol Boat to an African military customer.

Photo: IAI

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French Mistral LHDs to get RWS, IRST

The French Navy will upgrade three of its Mistral LHDs by replacing two 20 mm 20F2 cannons on each ship with two Nexter Systems NARWHAL 20B remote weapon stations.

By Simon Ghesquiere/Marine Nationale (Own work) [CC BY-SA 3.0], via Wikimedia Commons
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Xi relying on old boy network to strengthen PLA

A lengthy piece by Asahi Shimbun on how Chinese President Xi Jinping is using his old boy network to strengthen his control of the People’s Liberation Army.

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