Most Read News, March 9 – 15, 2015

Swedish Navy’s Minesweeper Experiences Weapon Malfunctions

Swedish Navy’s minesweeper HMS Ulvön (M77) experienced malfunctions during weapon fire tests yesterday south of Ronneby, Sweden.

UK Invests More in Submarine Successor Programme

The UK’s submarine industry will benefit from £285 million of investment to continue design work for the Royal Navy’s next generation of nuclear deterrent submarines.

DCNS to Contribute to NATO Ballistic Missile Defence

DCNS has been selected – as part of a multinational industrial team led by the US Company Leidos – to participate in the system engineering and the integration of the NATO Ballistic Missile Defence.

Iranian Navy Accepts New Destroyer

The Iranian Navy has expanded its fleet by accepting delivery of a new destroyer Damavand.

TR Begins Journey Around the World

The Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Theodore Roosevelt (CVN 71) departed its homeport in Norfolk for an around-the-world deployment, March 11.