Decommissioned U.S. Coast Guard Cutter Boutwell recently sailed to San Francisco Bay area to pick up the final Coast Guard crew that will take the ship to Philippine for transfer to the Philippine Navy.
Photos: USCG
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Category Archives: Naval
Ukraine testing BTR-4 8×8 APC destined for Indonesian Marine Corps
The National Academy of the National Guard of Ukraine recently posted a video showing a modified BTR-4 8×8 wheeled armoured personnel carrier (APC) undergoing testing in Saltov reservoir in the Kharkov region. It is believed that this vehicle is the version being exported to the Indonesian Marine Corps.
South Korea launch its newest Incheon-class frigate – FFG-818
South Korea launch the latest Incheon-class frigate – Daegu (FFG-818) – on Jun. 2. This is the first time a frigate from the class is constructed by Daewoo Shipbuilding & Marine Engineering.
The Battle of Jutland Animation
A full account of the Battle of Jutland narrated by Admiral Jellicoe’s grandson as part of the Jutland Centenary Commemorations.
Successful test-firing of RBS 15 ASM from Visby-class corvette
The lone Royal Navy submarine without a name has been found
A Royal Navy submarine that was lost during World War 2 has been found by an Italian diver off Tavolara. HMS P311 is the only submarine in the RN’s service without an official name.
By Ministry of Information official photographer [Public domain], via Wikimedia Commons
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The surrender of Italian sloop Eritrea
An interesting and comprehensive story on how Italian Navy sloop Eritrea surrender to the Ceylon Naval Volunteer Force during World War 2 in the Indian Ocean.
By Raphodon (Own work) [CC BY-SA 3.0], via Wikimedia Commons
India’s GRSE offered lowest bid to supply two light frigates to the Philippine Navy
India’s state-run Garden Reach Shipbuilders & Engineers (GRSE) Ltd has emerged as the lowest bidder for a tender to supply the Philippine Navy with two light frigates.
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Indian Navy [CC BY 2.5 in or CC BY 2.5 in], via Wikimedia Commons
Australia selects DCNS to build 12 submarines
Australia has chosen France’s DCNS Group to build 12 submarines for the Royal Australian Navy. The contract is worth $39 billion.
Boeing unveils Echo Voyager
Boeing now has a 51-foot unmanned, undersea vehicle (UUV) in its Echo-family. The Echo Voyager will be joining the 32-foot Echo Seeker and the 18-foot Echo Ranger.
Photo: Boeing
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