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NAVAL NEWS NOVEMBER 2023
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According to information published by the US DoD on November 21, 2023, the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Rafael Peralta (DDG 115) engaged in a gunnery exercise alongside the Republic of Korea (ROK) Navy. This exercise was a part of the Maritime Counter Special Operations Exercise (MCSOFEX), aimed at enhancing interoperability and joint training efforts.
According to information published by Asahi on November 21, 2023, Japan's government has agreed to provide four patrol boats to the Bangladeshi Navy under its new framework, the Official Security Assistance (OSA).
According to information published by the French Ministry of Defense on November 18, 2023, the local Defense Procurement Agency (DGA) announced the successful test firing of the M51.3 submarine-launched ballistic missile. Directed by the DGA Missile Testing site in Landes, the missile was launched without a nuclear warhead.
A new unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) developed in the U.S. recently achieved a landmark by landing and taking off from the HMS Prince of Wales, a Royal Navy Queen Elizabeth–class aircraft carrier. During trials off the East Coast, the ship tested the General Atomics' Mojave, a short take-off and landing (STOL) demonstrator. The HMS Prince of Wales had earlier hosted a smaller British-made drone for logistics testing. This development is detailed in a report by Aaron-Matthew Lariosa in USNI News.
The United States recently approved Japan's request to purchase 400 Tomahawk missiles, marking a significant enhancement of the country's defense capabilities despite ongoing dialogue with China. Valued at $2.35 billion, the sale includes two types of Tomahawk missiles, each with a range of 1,600 kilometers (approximately 995 miles).
According to information published by Harland & Wolff on November 16, 2023, the firm has partnered with Austal Australia, signing a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) at the 2023 Indo Pacific Maritime Exposition in Sydney.
According to information published by Bollinger Shipyards on November 16, 2023, the company has successfully delivered the Sentinel class cutter (FRC) USCGC Melvin Bell to the U.S. Coast Guard in Key West, Florida.
According to information published by the Taiwanese gov on November 17, 2023, Taiwan held steel cutting ceremony of its anti-air warfare (AAW) version light frigate for the Navy's program.
According to information published by Australia on November 17, 2023, the HMAS Toowoomba, as part of its regional presence deployment, has been actively involved in supporting the enforcement of United Nations Security Council sanctions against North Korea.
According to information published by Global Times on November 15, 2023, the Chinese People's Liberation Army (PLA) Navy has carried out military exercises in the South China Sea using its newly commissioned Type 055 large destroyer, named Zunyi.
According to information published by ArmyInform on November 16, 2023, Denmark has recently provided Otter unmanned surface vehicles as part of international technical assistance. Captain Roman Goncharenko, Head of the Hydrographic Service of the Ukrainian Navy, revealed the details of this support.
According to information published by the US DoD on November 16, 2023, the US Navy has commenced the construction of its 6th Navajo-class vessel, the future USNS Billy Frank Jr. (T-ATS 11), with a keel laying ceremony at Austal USA's shipyard in Mobile.
According to information published by Vietnam Net on November 9, 2023, Vietnam's frigate 016-Quang Trung, accompanied by a delegation from the Vietnam People’s Navy (VPN), departed from Cam Ranh military port on November 8 for Guangdong province, China. The voyage is part of the Peace and Friendship 2023 joint exercise and includes a visit to Hong Kong.
On November 16, 2023, as reported by Focus, the Ukrainian special forces, including the "Stugna" and "Bratstva" units from the GUR MOU (Main Intelligence Directorate of the Ministry of Defense of Ukraine), carried out an operation in Crimea using jet skis for transportation.
According to information published by BAE Systems on November 15, 2023, the company has been awarded a contract to provide several Mk 45 Medium Caliber Gun systems and their associated automated Ammunition Handling Systems (AHS) to the Royal Australian Navy for its new fleet of Hunter class frigates.
At the Milipol 2023 event in Paris, Streit Group, a United Arab Emirates based player in the defense and security industry, revealed its latest innovation - the AB-850 Mark II Air Boat.
According to information published by MBDA on November 15, 2023, the firm has recently secured a contract with the Swedish Defence Materiel Administration (FMV) to supply Common Anti-air Modular Missiles (CAMMs) for the Swedish Armed Forces.
According to information published by the Hindu on November 8, 2023, the Indian Armed Forces have recently contracted additional Medium Altitude Long Endurance (MALE) Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAS) from Israel.
According to information published by the Japanese MoD on November 15, 2023, MHI hosted an event at its Tamano Works facility, marking the naming and launching of the 8th frigate, Yubetsu, in the Mogami class.
According to information published by the Polish Armed Forces on November 15, 2023, a milestone was reached at the Remontowa Shipbuilding S.A. shipyard in Gdańsk with the ceremonial cutting of steel for the second Delfin class sigint ship.
