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What would you do to protect your home from threats? Determining external threat vulnerabilities and effective and affordable security measures come to mind, with the objective being to prevent or neutralize the threat while minimizing harm or damage. Along the same lines, personnel tasked with protecting government areas and military bases deploy various security enforcements, which aid in deterring and…
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On January 25, within the framework of the Central House of Arts project “History of the Russian Army”, marine painter and historian Vladimir Shigin continued the story of the death of the lead dreadnought battleship of the Russian Imperial Fleet “Empress Maria” during the First World War. Concluding the previous conversation, Vladimir Shigin stated that when considering the circumstances of…
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BAE Systems Australia’s in-service support arrangements for the Royal Australian Navy’s hydrographic platforms in Cairns have been extended. The current support arrangements for the fleet will continue for another 12 months at a cost of $14.3 million. Announcing the extension in late January, Minister for Defence Peter Dutton said it would provide certainty for Defence industry while supporting 60 local…
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Steelworkers of USS Stethem hosted the Stethem family during their visit for a tour of the destroyer and had the incredible opportunity to connect with the family. Robert Stethem’s younger brother, Patrick Stethem, was joined by his wife Katherine, daughters Genevieve and Gabi, as well as his son, who is also named Robert Stethem, after the American hero. USS Stethem…
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USS Sampson (DDG 102), is underway, Jan. 25, supporting the disaster relief efforts in Tonga following the volcanic eruption and tsunami in the country. Sampson, a U.S. Navy destroyer, along with its embarked MH-60R Seahawk helicopters assigned to the “Scorpions” of Helicopter Maritime Strike Squadron (HSM) 49 are positioned to conduct lifesaving actions in support of disaster relief efforts in…
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In view of Russia’s continuing military build-up in and around Ukraine, Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg confirmed on Wednesday (26 January 2022) that NATO has conveyed its written proposals to Russia, in parallel with the United States. He said that Allies see three main areas with room for progress: NATO-Russia relations; European security, including the situation in and around Ukraine; and…
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A Royal Navy ship has delivered critical water and medical supplies to Tonga in the wake of a catastrophic tsunami. As soon as HMS Spey arrived in the Tongan capital Nuku’alofa on the island of Tongatapu, her 50 crew began offloading 30,000 liters of bottled water, medical supplies and sanitation and baby care products. The islands’ capital is serving as…
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Naval leaders of tomorrow have begun 2022 with new state-of-the-art training boats for the first time in more than half a century. Several generations of Royal Navy officer cadets – including current First Sea Lord Admiral Sir Ben Key – have used a flotilla of eight ‘picket’ boats to learn the arts of navigation, seamanship and leadership at Britannia Royal…
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Mid-Atlantic Regional Maintenance Center (MARMC) recently completed knuckle boom crane repairs aboard USS Arlington (LPD 24) as the San Antonio-class amphibious transport dock ship continues preparation for its upcoming deployment as part of the Kearsarge Amphibious Ready Group (ARG). The knuckle boom crane is vital to amphibious operations. It is used to lower and raise boats to the waterline and…
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