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May 11, 2020 (Google Translation) – Two laboratories for the processing of illicit substances were destroyed on the Pacific coast, by troops of the Colombian Navy attached to the Pacific Naval Force, who maintain a strong offensive in this area of the country, against the Organized Armed Groups. The discovery and subsequent destruction in a controlled manner was carried out…
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May 11, 2020 (Google Translation) – On May 4, the anti-aircraft frigate (FAA) Jean Bart was deployed in the central Mediterranean for the benefit of the European Union operation EUNAVFORMED IRINI. Launched on March 31, 2020, the main objective of this prevention mission is to contribute to the implementation of the 2016 United Nations resolution on the arms embargo on…
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May 11, 2020 – With its long-standing motto of “Any Ship, Anytime, Anywhere,” Norfolk Naval Shipyard (NNSY) has long prided itself on the versatility, availability, and scope of its work, and those qualities are continuing to ring true during the COVID-19 pandemic. Aligned with the daily communications of its parent command Naval Sea Systems Command (NAVSEA), America’s Shipyard is open…
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May 10, 2020 (Google Translation) – Kovid while coordinating with the Government of India between -19 epidemic , Indian Naval Ship ‘ Kesari ‘food items, Acsikyu Kovid related drugs, including pills and special Ayurvedic medicines and medical assistance Maldives on May 10, 2020, with the parties, Mauritius, Seychelles, Madagascar and Comoros have left. This deployment as ‘ Mission Sagar ‘…
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May 9, 2020 (Google Translation) – Ministry of Defence signed contract for Modernisation of Air Field Infrastructure (MAFI) of 37 airfields for Indian Air Force(IAF), Indian Navy (IN) and Indian Coast Guard (ICG) with M/s Tata Power SED (TPSED) at a cost of nearly Rs 1,200 crore here today. The proposal has been duly approved by Raksha Mantri Shri Rajnath…
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May 9, 2020 (Google Translation) – In the Sevastopol Bay, as part of the celebration of the 75th anniversary of Victory in the Great Patriotic War, a parade of ships of the Black Sea Fleet was held. Vice Admiral Igor Osipov, Commander of the Black Sea Fleet, aboard the Sapsan communications boat, leading a group of 5 boats, made a…
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May 9, 2020 – Three months after arrival, two MQ-4C Triton Unmanned Aircraft System (UAS) are quickly becoming an invaluable asset across the Indo-Pacific, integrating into a series of missions that showcase its increasing range and flight time. In addition to supporting current operations for the various task forces across the Indo-Pacific, the Triton recently participated in advanced training evolutions…
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On April 24th the navy awarded East Coast Repair and Fabrication (ECR) Virginia Division its first major award under the Multiple Award Contract/Multiple-Order (MAC-MO) contract vehicle. The multi-million dollar award was for the 4 ½ month overhaul of the USS Mesa Verde (LPD-19). The USS Mesa Verde is a 684 foot long San Antonio class Amphibious Transport Dock ship capable…
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May 9, 2020 – Three submarines joined 7th Fleet ships and aircraft this week during a joint advanced warfighting training exercise May 2-8 in the Philippine Sea. Task Forces representing every warfare specialty – surface, subsurface, amphibious operations, reconnaissance and surveillance – participated in a series of integrated exercises to develop warfighting concepts, improve maritime lethality, and enable real-world proficiency…
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On 4 May, the European Union Operation EUNAVFOR MED IRINI commenced its activities at sea with the French naval vessel Jean Bart and a maritime patrol aircraft contributed by Luxembourg. The High Representative of the European Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy, Josep Borrell, said: “At the Berlin Conference, leaders agreed to work together towards a sustainable solution to…
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