Korean Navy Adds Schilling Robotics New HD System

Schilling Robotics, LLC, experts in subsea systems, announced today the order for a new 150hp, 3,000m rated HD ROV system from GMB USA, Inc. for delivery to the Republic of Korea (ROK) Navy.

This order reflects the expansion of the ROK Navy’s salvage and rescue operations. The exceptional performance, reliability, and configurability of the HD results in an ideal solution for such applications.

“The HD has been designed to be a compact, yet powerful and flexible system that can be configured for a variety of market applications,” said Tyler Schilling, chief executive officer for Schilling Robotics. “We are very pleased that the ROK Navy has selected Schilling Robotics for their expansion program.”

First Chinese carrier would possibly join Southern Fleet

The first Chinese aircraft carrier most likely will be commissioned into China's Southern Fleet which is responsible for the South China Sea, reported Chinese news agencies referring to ex-director of Taiwanese Navy's intelligence department. 

"First carrier can join Southern Fleet", stated the expert. As for the Taiwanese expert, with acquiring a capable aircraft carrier Chinese Navy would have an opportunity not only to operate in the Taiwan Strait but to attack poorly-defended east coast of the island. On the other hand, it is still uncertain when the Chinese carrier would become operable, pointed out the expert. 

China's official media sources have recently started to publish photos of the first national aircraft carrier, which had not been officially recognized before

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Taiwan inaugurates missile ships amid buildup vow

SUAO, April 7, 2011 (AFP) - Taiwan's President Ma Ying-jeou inaugurated a squadron of missile boats Thursday as he pledged to continue the island's military buildup to offset the perceived military threat from China.

The fleet of 10 locally manufactured missile boats joined the navy following a ceremony presided over by Ma at the northeastern naval base in Suao.

Ma, the initiator of detente with the island's giant neighbour, said tensions with the mainland have eased significantly since he came to power in 2008 but insisted Taiwan needed a deterrent against Beijing which claims the island as part of its territory.

"Unlike the Korean Peninsula where tensions have been escalating, ties across the Taiwan Strait have improved significantly since I took the office nearly three years ago," he said.

N Korea deploys new submarine in naval drills

SEOUL (BNS): North Korea has deployed a new submarine during naval drills near its bases off the East Sea and Yellow Sea.

According to a Yonhap report, North Korea is carrying out naval exercise by mobilizing five to six submarines, including a new Sango class submarine.

The North recently put the new 40-meter-long Sango submarines into service in addition to its 35-meter-long Sango class submarines, the report said.

Tension has remained high between North Korea and South Korea following the North's two deadly military attacks last year in which 50 South Koreans were killed.

Reports said the South is strengthening its military near the sea borders with North Korea to counter any possible attacks from there.

Source : http://www.brahmand.com

SEA KING Helicopter drops into Wesley

Wesley College in South Perth just about came to a standstill on Wednesday morning when Wesley Old Boy, Sands Skinner, returned to his old school by dropping onto the oval in a Royal Australian Navy Sea King helicopter!

If this helicopter could talk, it would have a lot of stories to tell from its thirty odd year history. It has been deployed to just about every area of confrontation in the world, as well as rescue efforts in the recent Queensland floods.

This visit also afforded Wesley Chaplain, Reverend Allan Mackenzie, an opportunity to get back into the helicopter’s pilot seat, albeit on the ground. In 1971 and 1972 Reverend Mackenzie served in 817 Squadron operating from HMAS Melbourne (II) when he was seconded from the Royal Navy.