October 27, 2020 (Google Translation) – The crew of the newest Project 22800 Karakurt small missile ship (MRK) Odintsovo, built at the Pella shipyard for the Baltic Fleet, fired from the Pantsir-M anti-aircraft missile and cannon system as part of state tests, together with representatives of the plant. As air targets were used small-sized aircraft targets M-6, delivered by Su-27…
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Keel Laid for Future USS Santa Barbara
October 30, 2020 – The U.S. Navy held a keel-laying ceremony on Oct. 27 for the future USS Santa Barbara (LCS 32) at the Austal USA shipyard. Lolita Zinke, the ship’s sponsor, authenticated the keel in a small ceremony, with limited attendance due to health and safety concerns related to the COVID-19 pandemic. As Santa Barbara’s sponsor, Zinke serves as…
Read MoreTippecanoe Resupplies Fleet and International Partners in Advance of Keen Sword
October 30, 2020 – Military Sealift Command Far East’s Henry J. Kaiser-class underway replenishment oiler USNS Tippecanoe (T-AO 199) routinely conducts replenishments at sea (RAS) for both U.S. ships and those from partner and ally nations – almost on a daily business. “USNS Tippecanoe’s officers and crew have shown fortitude, skill and dedication while providing much needed food, fuel, supplies…
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