Friday, October 22, 2010

DTN News: Defense News / Latest Press Releases Dated October 22, 2010

DTN News: Defense News / Latest Press Releases Dated October 22, 2010 Source: DTN News - - This article compiled by Roger Smith from reliable sources
(NSI News Source Info) KOTTAKKAL, Kerala, India - October 22, 2010: Comprehensive daily news related to Defense News / Latest Press Releases for the world of TODAY.*Comprehensive daily news related to Defense News / Latest Press Releases for the world of TODAY

*Sources - Defense News, Defense-Aerospace.com

UAE Opens Naval Base to Bypass Hormuz

AGENCE FRANCE-PRESSE

DUBAI - The United Arab Emirates has opened a naval base on its east coast as part of efforts to secure its ability to export oil in the event Iran closes the strategic Strait of Hormuz, local media reported Oct. 21. ... full story 21 Oct 10:37 EDT (14:37 GMT)

Europe »

Thales Anticipates Solid Naval Sales for 2010

BY PIERRE TRAN

Paris – Thales expects 2010 to be a "rather good year" for sales in naval activities compared with an "incredible year" in 2009, said a senior executive. ... full story 15 Oct 10:04 EDT (14:04 GMT)

French Carrier Heads Home a Day into Anti-Piracy, Afghan Mission

AGENCE FRANCE-PRESSE

PARIS - A technical fault has forced France's flagship and only aircraft carrier to return to port less than a day after it set off to fight piracy and terrorism in the Indian Ocean, the navy said Oct. 14. ... full story 14 Oct 10:24 EDT (14:24 GMT)

French Carrier Sets Off On Afghan Mission

AGENCE FRANCE-PRESSE

TOULON, France - France's flagship and only aircraft carrier was to set sail Oct. 13 on a four-month mission to fight piracy and terrorism in the Indian Ocean and support NATO troops in Afghanistan. ... full story 13 Oct 12:43 EDT (16:43 GMT)

Americas »

Northrop Files Papers for Shipyard Divestiture

BY CHRISTOPHER P. CAVAS

Moving ahead with the paperwork necessary to divest itself of its shipbuilding operations, Northrop Grumman announced Oct. 15 it had filed a Form 10 registration statement with the federal government. ... full story 15 Oct 11:46 EDT (15:46 GMT)

U.S. Navy Amphib San Antonio To Miss Deployment

BY CHRISTOPHER P. CAVAS

The U.S. Navy amphibious transport ship San Antonio, sidelined all year for repairs to the engineering plant, will miss a scheduled deployment next year in order to complete the work, U.S. Fleet Forces Command (USFF) said in a statement released late Oct. 14. ... full story 14 Oct 19:47 EDT (23:47 GMT)

U.S. Buys More High-Speed Vessels, Orders More

BY CHRISTOPHER P. CAVAS

Two virtually unused high-speed ferries once planned for service in the Hawaiian Islands have been acquired by the U.S. government at apparently bargain-basement prices. ... full story 13 Oct 17:28 EDT (21:28 GMT)

Asia & Pacific Rim »

India Expands Defense Ties With Vietnam

BY VIVEK RAGHUVANSHI

NEW DELHI - India and Vietnam are strengthening defense ties, including plans for joint training and improving Vietnamese naval repair and maintenance abilities. ... full story 13 Oct 12:04 EDT (16:04 GMT)

S. Korea Investigates Malfunctioning Missiles

BY JUNG SUNG-KI

SEOUL - South Korea's Navy has launched an investigation into problems with three types of naval missiles built by foreign manufacturers, a ruling party lawmaker said Oct. 12. ... full story 12 Oct 17:10 EDT (21:10 GMT)

Italian Navy AW-101s Start Afghanistan Mission

BY TOM KINGTON

ROME - Three Italian Navy AW-101 helicopters will arrive in Afghanistan by Oct. 13 to start a 12 month tour, the Navy said Oct. 11. ... full story 11 Oct 18:27 EDT (22:27 GMT)

Middle East & Africa »

UAE Opens Naval Base to Bypass Hormuz

AGENCE FRANCE-PRESSE

DUBAI - The United Arab Emirates has opened a naval base on its east coast as part of efforts to secure its ability to export oil in the event Iran closes the strategic Strait of Hormuz, local media reported Oct. 21. ... full story 21 Oct 10:37 EDT (14:37 GMT)

French Carrier Sets Off On Afghan Mission

AGENCE FRANCE-PRESSE

TOULON, France - France's flagship and only aircraft carrier was to set sail Oct. 13 on a four-month mission to fight piracy and terrorism in the Indian Ocean and support NATO troops in Afghanistan. ... full story 13 Oct 12:43 EDT (16:43 GMT)

Iraqis Take First Ship In New Patrol Boat Fleet

BY JACQUES CLEMENT, AGENCE FRANCE-PRESSE

UMM QASR, Iraq - Iraq inaugurated the first in a fleet of U.S.-built patrol boats on Sept. 26, part of efforts to boost its naval capacity and secure key oil platforms ahead of an American pullout next year. ... full story 26 Sep 09:39 EDT (13:39 GMT)

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