US, Japan Conduct Combined Operations
The U.S. Navy Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Dewey (DDG 105) and the Japanese Maritime Self-Defense Force Asahi-class destroyer JS Asahi (DD 119) conducted combined operations in the Sulu Sea,…
USS Alexandria Completes Scheduled Port Visit to Busan
Los Angeles-class fast-attack submarine USS Alexandria (SSN 757) conducted a scheduled port visit to Busan, Republic of Korea (ROK), Feb. 10-15. The port visit in Busan reinforces the role of…
USS Harry S Truman Undergoing Collision Repairs in Crete
The Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Harry S. Truman (CVN 75) arrived at U.S. Naval Support Activity (NSA) Souda Bay, Greece, on Feb. 16 to conduct an Emergent Repair Availability (ERAV)…
Israel Shipyards Begins Construction Five Ship Reshef Program
The Israel Ministry of Defense (IMOD), Israeli Navy, and Israel Shipyards respectfully commenced the ‘Reshef’ naval vessel production with a traditional steel-cutting ceremony. Under an agreement valued at approximately NIS…
Indian Navy First Training Squadron Visits Cambodia
The ships of First Training Squadron (1TS) comprising INS Sujata and ICGS Veera arrived at Sihanoukville Port, Cambodia on 14 Feb 25 as part of Long Range Training Deployment of…
USS Howard (DDG 83) Concluded Port Visit in Otaru
USS Howard (DDG 83) concluded a port visit in Otaru, Japan, Feb 11. The port visit highlights the strong relationship between the U.S. and its closest of allies, Japan, demonstrating…
USS Harry S. Truman Involved in Collision at Sea
The Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Harry S. Truman (CVN 75) was involved in a collision with the merchant vessel Besiktas-M at approximately 11:46 p.m. local time, Feb. 12, while operating…
US, Australia, UK Conduct Joint Combined Operations
The U.S. Navy (USN), Royal Australian Navy (RAN), and Royal Navy (RN) joined together to conduct a link exercise, a coordinated maneuvering exercise, and a variety of other combined operations…
Veteran-Owned Small Eligible for DOD Surplus Property
Excess military equipment donation has always been an integral component of the Defense Department’s property disposition strategy. In fact, the history of military surplus in the U.S. essentially traces back…