Top News of the Week Dec 9 – 14

First 125 Class German Navy Frigate Christened

The first of a total of four 125 Class frigates for the German Navy was today christened “Baden-Württemberg” at a ceremony at the Hamburg site of ThyssenKrupp Marine Systems – a company of ThyssenKrupp Industrial Solutions.   This is an important milestone in the construction program for the F125 Class frigates. 

Mexican Navy Inks Another Contract for Damen Stan Patrol 4207

In November 2013 the Mexican Navy (Secretaría de Marina) and Damen Shipyards Group (the Netherlands) signed another contract for a Damen Stan Patrol 4207.   

VIDEO: Spanish Shipbuilder Delivers Three Craft to Cameroon Navy

Spanish shipbuilder Grup Aresa Internacional has delivered two patrol craft and a landing craft in a boost to the offshore capabilities of the Cameroon Navy.  

New Aircraft Launched from USS Theodore Roosevelt

The aircraft carrier USS Theodore Roosevelt (CVN 71) launched and recovered E-2D Hawkeyes, from the Tiger Tails of Carrier Airborne Early Warning Squadron (VAW) 125, for the first time, Dec. 3.   With notable improvements and new features, the E-2D is a major advancement from the E-2C Hawkeye. 

Allegations of Unacceptable Behaviour Onboard HMAS Ballarat

The Chief of Navy (CN), Vice Admiral Ray Griggs has confirmed his strong stance against unacceptable behaviour in his latest update on the allegations relating to HMAS Ballarat.   “Navy does not tolerate unacceptable behaviour. It is inconsistent with its values.