Last of Peleliu strike group returns to S.D. Nov 4, 2008
More than 1,000 crew members from the amphibious assault ships Peleliu, Dubuque and Pearl Harbor are scheduled to arrive between 9 a.m. and noon. A day earlier, the ships dropped off about 2,000 Marines from the 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit at Camp Pendleton, said Lt. Cmdr. (San Diego Union-Tribune)
Northrop Grumman 3Q profit rises 4.7 pct Oct 22, 2008
Northrop, which makes military aircraft, defense electronics and amphibious assault ships, said its revenue rose more than 6 percent to $8. 38 billion, led by double-digit growth in its electronics segment. (International Herald Tribune -- Arts)
Billion dollar warship built in Avondale unfit for combat Oct 3, 2008
The defense contractor is in the process of building 5 additional amphibious assault ships for the Navy. But, Congress and the military have a history of slashing the production of poor performing weapons programs. (WWLTV.com, LA)
L-3 Phila. unit wins $3M Navy contract Sep 22, 2008
We see great opportunity to expand PNCC applications across other U.S. Navy platforms like the Aircraft Carriers, Destroyers, Amphibious Assault ships, other DoD users, and into commercial power applications where the power load manageability is vital, company President Jerry Ozovek said. The company, which is located in Philadelphia and employs more than 215 people, is a division within the L-3 Marine & Power Systems group. (Philadelphia Business Journal, PA)
Northrop's Sugar Vows to End Winning-as-Losing as Overruns Hammer Shares Aug 27, 2008
After first-quarter profit fell 32 percent because of poor- quality wiring on LHD-8 amphibious assault ships built for the U.S. Navy in Mississippi, Chief Executive Officer , 60, met with in New York to lay out his remedy. He said he brought in electricians and managers from other shipyards, according to , an analyst for BlackRock's Basic Value funds who attended the May 30 session at the Waldorf-Astoria Hotel. (Bloomberg -- US)
Lockheed Martin puts critical alerts system on destroyer Aug 23, 2008
Maritime Systems and Sensors will look into putting the system on amphibious assault ships, littoral combat ships and aircraft carriers. Lockheed Martin (NYSE:LMT) is based in Bethesda, Md. (Philadelphia Business Journal, PA)
Navy report shows potential job loss at Mayport Jul 14, 2008
Option six -- adding four destroyers, one frigate and two amphibious assault ships -- would hold direct jobs lost at 1,174 while costing about $3. 1 million, according to the report. (Jacksonville Business Journal, FL)
Rates up slightly on 30-year mortgages Jul 13, 2008
The Navy has awarded a contract to General Dynamics NASSCO, the San Diego shipyard, to modernize six LSD 41-class and LSD 49-class amphibious assault ships assigned to the Pacific fleet. The total potential value of the contract is about $210 million if all options are exercised through 2014. (San Diego Union-Tribune -- Business)
US flotilla leaving Myanmar with aid aboard Jun 5, 2008
The USS Essex and three other amphibious assault ships, which have been in international waters off Myanmar since May 13, will continue with their previously scheduled missions, Keating said in a statement issued by his headquarters in Hawaii. But Keating added that "should the Burmese rulers have a change of heart and request our full assistance for their suffering people, we are prepared to help.". (AZCentral -- News)
China's army looks beyond its shores May 29, 2008
These Indian warships, however, were not able to repeat the impressive demonstration of capabilities displayed by the amphibious assault ships, helicopters and hovercraft of several countries that deployed during the 2004 tsunami. The Chinese military was largely an observer to the tsunami response, choosing not to deploy abroad, delivering donated supplies by civilian charter aircraft and sending only a handful of military and civilian personnel to aid in relief efforts. (Asia Times Online)
CHINESE BUILD SECRET NUCLEAR SUB BASE... May 2, 2008
Two 950 metre piers and three smaller ones would be enough to accommodate two carrier strike groups or amphibious assault ships. Christian Le Miere, editor for Jane's Intelligence Review, said the complex underlined Beijing s plan to assert tighter control over this region". "This is a challenge to any hegemonic power, particularly the US which still remains dominant in the region. (The Drudge Report)
Nuclear carrier linked to growth Apr 17, 2008
The options in between call for a mix of different ships, including a carrier, amphibious assault ships, destroyers and frigates. The base is home to a mix of 21 cruisers, destroyers and frigates. (Florida Times-Union)
Mayport: The carrier issue Apr 13, 2008
The most ambitious plan would bring in a carrier, two amphibious assault ships, four destroyers and a frigate. About 7,200 additional sailors would be needed, more than offsetting earlier personnel losses. (Florida Times-Union)
Leaders press for nuclear carrier Mar 29, 2008
But some of the alternatives - especially one calling for a carrier, amphibious assault ships, destroyers and a frigate - would boost the base population despite the eventual loss of the frigates. Peyton watching calendar. (Florida Times-Union)
New flattop not only option Feb 7, 2008
Depending on the outcome of an ongoing Navy study of Mayport, it is possible that the Virginia-based USS Wasp, or other amphibious assault ships like it, could become permanent tenants at the base ... It's estimated it would take at least two or three amphibious assault ships, if not more, to have the same economic impact as a single carrier, U.S. Rep ... Some look forward to the amphibious assault ships because they are older and could generate more repair work for local companies than a new... (Florida Times-Union)
harmon snow: Wasting America's Wetlands Dec 7, 2007
After decades of injusticeborn out of American slaverythe victims of the storm fell prey to an all-out military invasion involving aircraft carriers, Boeing Chinook and Sikorsky Blackhawk helicopters, M-1 Abrams battle tanks, M-2 Bradley fighting vehicles, amphibious assault ships, state-of-the-art weaponry, Blackwater mercenaries, U.S. Special Forces, and the special Bollinger SWIFTthe U.S. Navys interim Mine Warfare Command and Support catamaran. High-tech military command... (Zmag.org)
Chinese 'messenger of peace' docks in Tokyo Nov 28, 2007
Concern centres on China's navy, whose reach now extends beyond coastal waters and includes 20 new amphibious assault ships and nuclear submarines. The Chinese ambassador to Japan, Cui Tiankai, described the Shenzhen as a "messenger of peace". (Guardian Unlimited -- World)
Bangladesh storm toll nears 3,000; millions hit Nov 19, 2007
Two U.S. Navy amphibious assault ships with helicopters, the USS Essex and the USS Kearsarge, were sailing to Bangladesh to help in relief and rescue operations, a U.S. embassy statement said on Sunday. Helicopters flew sorties to devastated areas, dropping food, drinking water and medicine for the survivors. (AlertNet)
Toll In Bangladesh Cyclone Rises To 2,206 Nov 18, 2007
Two Navy amphibious assault ships, the Essex and the Kearsarge, are being sent in to help. And 35 tons of emergency supplies are being flown in, including plastic sheeting, jerri-cans and hygiene kits. (KFOXTV.com, TX)
Bangladesh Says Cyclone Death Toll to Exceed 1,000; U.S. Sends Two Ships Nov 17, 2007
Two U.S. Navy amphibious assault ships, the USS Essex and USS Kearsarge, each carrying helicopters, hovercraft and equipped with hospital facilities, have been dispatched, pending a formal request for help from the Bangladesh authorities, said Major David Griesmer, spokesman for the U.S. Pacific Command in Hawaii. More ships may be made available once Bangladeshi officials know what they need, he said. (Bloomberg -- Asia)
US Navy Sends Two Ships After Cyclone Devastates Bangladesh Nov 17, 2007
Nov. 17 (Bloomberg) -- Two U.S. Navy amphibious assault ships are on their way to Bangladesh after Tropical Cyclone Sidr slammed into the Ganges Delta, killing at least 1,100 people and making thousands more homeless. The USS Essex and USS Kearsarge, each carrying helicopters, hovercraft and equipped with hospital facilities, have been dispatched, pending a formal request for help from the Bangladesh authorities, said Major David Griesmer, spokesman for the U.S. Pacific Command in Hawaii. (Bloomberg)
U.K. To Investigate CIA Prison Charge Oct 20, 2007
The group also named two amphibious assault ships, the USS Bataan and the USNS Stockham, as being possible sites of "floating prisons" moored offshore from the island. "There have been repeated, credible and concurrent claims that Diego Garcia has played a major role in the U.S. system of renditions and secret detention," documents submitted to the committee said. (CBS News -- World)
Naval officer thanks Jaworek School kids Oct 18, 2007
The USS Bataan is the fifth ship in the United States Navy multipurpose amphibious assault ships. It weighs 40,000 tons. (Marlborough Enterprise, MA)
No threat yet but we ignore it at our peril Sep 8, 2007
If that were the case, Jakarta would have had every right to react adversely to Australia's intention to buy the region's largest amphibious assault ships, as well as Aegis destroyers and Super Hornet fighter aircraft. That there has been no such reaction reflects the maturity of the bilateral defence relationship. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Opinion)
Here again: a huge ship, and traffic chaos Jul 6, 2007
Few spectators ventured to Woolloomooloo to see the Kitty Hawk - the last of the US Navy's conventionally powered aircraft carriers - berth with four other warships in its battle group, the destroyers USS Cowpens and USS Stethem and the amphibious assault ships USS Tortuga and USS Juneau. There were no signs of protesters, though the Greens senator Kerry Nettle said later that Sydneysiders had a right to know if the Kitty Hawk was carrying nuclear weapons. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Australia)
Anger as warship clears streets Jul 5, 2007
Welcome to The Sydney Morning Herald. au reader Peter Kirlew's shot of the Kitty Hawk arriving in Sydney today. (Sydney Morning Herald)
U.S. Navy Awards Northrop Grumman $2.4 Billion Contract to Build New Amphibious Assault Ship LHA 6 Jun 2, 2007
" The LHA 6 will replace one of the aging LHA 1 class of amphibious assault ships. Like its predecessors, it will be able to operate as the flagship for an expeditionary strike group. Ships of this type may also play a key role in the Maritime Pre-Positioning Force (Future). Northrop Grumman has built five LHAs as well as seven USS Wasp (LHD 1) class ships. The Pascagoula shipyard is currently building an eighth LHD, Makin Island. LHA 6 design modifications optimize aviation operations and... (PR Newswire)
* Iran remains defiant despite threats of more UN sanctions May 25, 2007
The nuclear-powered carriers USS John Stennis and USS Nimitz sailed through the Strait of Hormuz into the Gulf along with a helicopter carrier and amphibious assault ships. This story has been viewed 223 times. (Taipei Times, Taiwan)
US in show of force off Iran May 25, 2007
The carriers USS John Stennis and USS Nimitz entered the Strait of Hormuz with a helicopter carrier and amphibious assault ships carrying up to 2200 marines. "We do maritime security operations here to reassure friends in the region of our commitment," said Commander Kevin Aandahl, a spokesman for the US Fifth Fleet in Bahrain. (The Australian)
US warns Iran as armada enters Gulf May 24, 2007
The carriers USS John Stennis and USS Nimitz sailed through the Strait of Hormuz into the Gulf along with a helicopter carrier and amphibious assault ships carrying an estimated 2200 marines. "We do maritime security operations here to reassure friends in the region of our commitment, and certainly this is a viable commitment and a visible one that helps security and stability in the waters here," said Commander Kevin Aandahl, a spokesman for the US Fifth Fleet in Bahrain. (The Australian)
Air & Sea Show Soars Into South Florida May 6, 2007
Reconnaissance Marines in full battle gear will launch from one of the Navys amphibious assault ships, anchored off shore, and plow through the waves in amphibious vehicles for their assault on Fort Lauderdales beach. This is just a partial list of the performers. (WFOR.com, FL)
Remembering World War I Mar 28, 2007
Amphibious assault ships, paratroops, atom bomb. Korean War. (USA Today)
U.S. Navy Flexes Its Muscle in Persian Gulf Mar 28, 2007
Also taking part were six guided-missile destroyers, the Anzio, Ramage, O'Kane, Mason, Preble and Nitze; the frigate Hawes; amphibious assault ships Boxer and Bataan; and the minesweepers Scout, Gladiator and Ardent. 2007 Associated Press. (Newsmax)
