Most Read News, September 21 – 27, 2015

Egypt Buys French Mistrals

French and Egyptian officials have concluded a contract for two Mistral-class ships in Paris, September 23.

France Confident About Mistral Sale

French Defense Minister Yves Le Drian has affirmed that France would find buyers for their two Mistral-class ships.

HMS Gloucester Sails to a Scrap Yard in Turkey

Royal Navy’s former HMS Gloucester, the last remaining Type 42 destroyer, has left on a voyage to a scrap yard in Turkey.

Sea Trials Delayed for USS Gerald R. Ford

Testing of advanced systems onboard USS Gerald R. Ford has fallen behind schedule, thereby delaying the sea trials phase.

US Navy’s Transfer Dock Ships to Start Repairs

Ocean Ships Inc. received a $17,8 million modification under the previously awarded contract to exercise an option for the operation and maintenance of two expeditionary transfer dock ships USNS Montford Point and USNS John Glenn.