The fourth Freedom-class littoral combat ship, USS Detriot, has completed its acceptance trials, the U.S. Navy announced on Jul. 22.
By Chief Mass Communication Specialist Sam Shavers [Public domain], via Wikimedia Commons
Monthly Archives: July 2016
U.S. Navy official charged for brandishing a gun
The U.S. deputy assistant secretary of the Navy for the environment has been put on paid administrative leave after being charged in Virginia with brandishing a firearm.
Royal New Zealand Navy orders new fleet oiler to replace HMNZS Endeavour
Hyundai Heavy Industries has been awarded a contract to build a new oiler to replace the Royal New Zealand Navy’s 30 year-old HMNZS Endeavour.
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By Karora (Own work) [Public domain], via Wikimedia Commons
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U.S. Navy finally has a new Director of Naval Intelligence
The U.S. Navy has finally succeeded in finding a replacement for Vice Adm. Ted N. “Twig” Branch as Director of Naval Intelligence (DNI). Vice Adm. Jan Tighe took up the post as the 66th DNI on Jul. 15.
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WASHINGTON (July 15, 2016) Official photo of Vice Admiral Jan Tighe, Deputy Chief of Naval Operations for Information Warfare/Director of Naval Intelligence. (U.S. Navy photo/Released)
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Two Israeli soldiers killed when grenade exploded
Two Israeli soldiers traveling in an army vehicle were killed on Jul. 17 when a grenade exploded inside one of the soldier’s combat vest.
By Israel Defense Forces (Guarding the Horizon) [CC BY 2.0], via Wikimedia Commons
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Thailand confirms plan to buy three Chinese S26T submarines
Thai Defense Minister Prawit Wongsuwon has confirmed that the Royal Thai Navy will be getting three submarines from China.
By Darkranch23 at English Wikipedia [Public domain], via Wikimedia Commons
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