Milan-2010

http://news.rediff.com/report/2010/feb/09/...c-taskforce.htm

"Milan-2010 is a joint exercise. We are looking at a joint task force against piracy in the region in which all these nations can contribute," Australian patrol boat HMAS Glenelg's Commanding Officer Lt Cdr Shane Doolin said, when asked about the future roadmap for Milan.

Apart from the Australian ship, the event witnessed participation of Bangladeshi offshore patrol vessel BNS Kapatakhaya, Malaysian patrol vessel RMN KD Perak, Myanmarese Corvette UMS Anawrahta, Thailand's patrol anti-submarine warship Longlom, Indonesian Mall Corvette KRI Imam Bonjol, Sri Lankan offshore patrol vessel SLNS Samudura and Singaporean mine sweepers RSS Katong and Punggol.

why is it call milan? for a moment i thought the exercise will be in europe.

curious! how will minesweepers play a role in anti-piracy? but I'm happy for them, for it gives them experience :)

Well organised pirates lay IMD - Improvised Mine Device?

I think you need a Al-Qaeda capability to lay a improvised sea mine. Sea mines are a totally different dynamics from landmines...

for all you know i could be reading too much, and they were just there to host boarding parties, and to give their skippers 'combat' experience :P

Pack something in with enough explosive and it is enough to punch a hole in the side of a destroyer, from IEDs in the form of floating trash bag to semi-submerged shipping container with up to 20 tons capacity.

interesting, no american participation and/or observers ? and i thought the pacific was their backyard.

which reminds me, Hamas pulled off something like that recently...

there might be observers, but since its hosted by India it would be more of an Indian Ocean thing, so maybe a lesser backyard?

Simbex-10 concludes.

http://www.newkerala.com/news/fullnews-90412.html

1 formidable (intrepid) and victory class corvette with 7 Indian ships + 1 sub. Indian ships include 1 rajput class ddg, 3 corvettes (2 tarantul, 1 kora class), a bangaram class patrol vessel, 1 polnocny class lct and 1 replenishment ship.

Air element include 1 F-50 and dornier/Tu-142/chetak and kamov helos.

Sub was not identified but I'm guessing the ins vagli (foxtrot due decom in 2011). Eastern naval command only got kilo and foxtrots. Type 209s appear to be in western command.

Official press release only indicates 4 ships + 1 sub on indian side.

http://www.mindef.gov.sg/imindef/news_and_...16apr10_nr.html

Naval exercises in the 1st quarter.

Milan (India) - 30 Jan to 11 Feb 2010. RSS Katong and Punggol.
Blue Sapphire - 20 Jan onwards. CTF 151 command
Cobra Gold (TH) - 1 Feb to 11 Feb. Personnel only.
Malapura (MY) - 22 Feb to 4 Mar. RSS Steadfast, Victory and Daring.
MSTD 63/10 (PH) - 23 to 27 Feb. RSS Persistence
Peace Triton (US) - 16 Nov 09 onwards. RSS Stalwart + helos.

9th Exercise Seacat in June 2010.

http://www.mindef.gov.sg/imindef/news_and_...un10_news2.html

Interesting. India and Singapore navy ties are improving...

Indian Dorniers together with IN ships in Singapore waters...

http://www.ptinews.com/news/715175_Navy-de...ft-in-Singapore

India betting on SG to keep the waterways open in case something unPLANned happens?

RIMPAC 2010 began 23 June (officially opened 29 Jun) to 1 Aug 2010.

Singapore sent the RSS Supreme as part of the 14 nation exercise (32 ships). This is the 22nd in the biennial series and is hosted by USN 3rd fleet.

Pic of the RSS Supreme flying the flag...
http://www.navy.mil/view_single.asp?id=87543

Sub participation:
USS Bremerton (SSN 698), USS Pasadena (SSN 752) and USS Columbus (SSN 762), Republic of Korea Submarine (ROKS) Lee Eokgi (SS 071), Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force (JMSDF) submarine Mochishio (SS 600).

USN participation includes:
USS Ronald Reagan (CVN76)
USS Freedom LCS-1

Pic of the lucky sailors from the supreme getting a close up tour of the Freedom...
http://www.news.navy.mil/view_single.asp?id=87967

MY and ID sent an infantry platoon whilst Thailand sent naval staff.

This may have particular significance for the RAN as their 817 sqn sea kings are due to be decom in 2011 ie last major exercise.

A complete list of participants may be found here:
http://www.c3f.navy.mil/RIMPAC_Participants_page.html

Exercise CARAT 2010

http://www.mindef.gov.sg/imindef/news_and_...06jul10_nr.html

What's the significance of this story? Its RADM Nora Tyson's last CARAT before she steps down and take command of CSG 2. The first woman to ever command a carrier strike group. Her flag ship will be the new USS George H.W. Bush (CVN-77)

seen the pic of supreme....noticed that the size of the flag seems to be bigger.......

Official release.

http://www.mindef.gov.sg/imindef/news_and_...14jul10_nr.html

There was a live Aster firing. The pic is quite high def so should be able to sight if this is a 30 or a 15.

aster 15 judging by the length of the missile

I concur based on the length of the booster fins vs. length of the booster.

Aster 30 has a longer booster

Link to high res image on www.navy.mil
100716-N-0995C-155 SOUTH CHINA SEA (July 16, 2010) The Singapore navy guided-missile frigate RSS Steadfast (FFG 70) and the corvette RSS Vigilance (90) are underway during Cooperation Afloat Readiness and Training (CARAT) Singapore 2010. CARAT is a series of bilateral exercises held annually in Southeast Asia to strengthen relationships and enhance force readiness. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Eric J. Cutright/Released)

Vigilance screening for Steadfast? Her torp tubes are aimed right out...

The advanced level of media management. Local (Hawaiian) cyber bloggers in rimpac...

http://www.af.mil/news/story.asp?id=123214511

Another group rode on a C-2 Greyhound to the USS Ronald Reagan

http://damontucker.com/2010/07/19/landing-...atapulting-off/

This level of access for bloggers here in Singapore, zero.

Even during the Army Open House 2009, one of the warrant officer threatened to beat up photographers for taking photos. I'm not making this up.

This is on the wrong ball hat of the seven thinking hat.

Serious?! Whats wrong with these people? Don't they realise their salary comes out of taxpayers' pockets?

It is really weird considering that the camp is open to the public and thus the name Army Open House. Vehicles have been on display and no cameras or camera phones are forbbiden so why cannot take pictures?

This is exactly why i think that the Buffalo recovery vehicle pic can be posted here on the other thread as it is already been 'cleared' to appear in public, in broad daylight literally!

If cannot take pic, they should hide or covcer the stuffs. Best is dun take out that you dun intend to show.

Clucking bell!

I was working behind the scenes in AOH 07, and even though I was not part of the group dealing with public relations we were all instructed to show deference to civilians to the point of bowing and scraping.

I don't know whats up with some of these regulars...

I would have asked for his Rank, Name, and Unit.

I know the name and military unit and also have the photo.

Unfortunately, l cannot prove that he said those things as l don't have a video.

Nevermindlah, next time l'll post the video and put it here and hardwarezone if such things happen.

You are a witness and as long as you are willing to make a statement to the effect he said those things, it is proof. And if someone else heard it too and is willing to make the same statement, there is verification of what you say.

No need to be shy. Post details and shame that person.

Lets put a good light also to the organsiers. I went to AOH 2009 but I encountered very professional customer service. The NS boys are very polite, couterous, warm & helpful. I stuck up several warm conversations with many of them. I was not stopped from doing anything at all. I even roam up to the SISPEC canteen to the e-Mart which is out of the exhibit area.

Anyway u have not share with us what is the object you are trying to take? :D

Exercise Eagle with Indo navy

http://www.mindef.gov.sg/imindef/news_and_...6aug10_nr2.html

Nice to see that military ties are still on track.

Singapore Hosts Regional Submarine Rescue Exercise

The Republic of Singapore Navy (RSN) and navies from Australia, Japan, the Republic of Korea and the United States are conducting a Submarine Escape and Rescue (SMER) exercise...

Kakadu as reported by CNA.

http://www.channelnewsasia.com/stories/sin...1076015/1/.html

Involves RSS Tenacious and RSS Vigour.

Looks like RSN is pairing up Formidables with Victories in a sword/shield combo.

So which one is the sword and which is the shield?