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NAVAL NEWS January 2024
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According to information published by DSCA on January 10, 2024, the U.S. State Department has approved a potential Foreign Military Sale to Australia, encompassing the General Tomahawk Weapons System Support Services Uplift along with associated equipment, at an estimated cost of $250 million.
According to a tweet published by دریادار on January 17, 2024, "Peace and Friendship" naval group from Pakistan, which docked for three days in Bandar Abbas as part of the First Naval District of the Islamic Republic of Iran's Navy, conducted a joint maritime exercise with the Iranian Navy upon their departure.
According to information published by Liberty Times Net on January 16, 2024, the Taiwanese Navy has commenced the construction of two prototype light frigates.
According to a PR published by Smarter Technologies on January 17, 2024, His Majesty’s Naval Base (HMNB) Portsmouth has initiated a project with Smarter Technologies, a British Internet-of-Things (IoT) solutions provider, to improve the operational efficiency of the port.
According to information published by the US DoD on January 5, 2024, the US Navy's Naval Sea Systems Command (NAVSEA) has announed a major initiative for the design and construction of a new class of Medium Landing Ships (LSM).
On January 12, 2024, the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) and Germany announced an extension of their collaboration in various areas, including law enforcement, anti-piracy training, and technological advancements. Germany has pledged to donate a minimum of four drones to enhance the PCG's capabilities, following their previous contribution of two F90+ drones in 2022 for Coast Guard Aviation Force pilot training.
According to a tweet published by Kraken Technology Group on January 10, 2024, the company took part in the USSOCOM Technical Experimentation TE24-1, where they showcased the K4 MANTA Uncrewed Surface / Subsurface Vessel (USSV).
According to information published by the US DoD on January 16, 2024, the Navy forces seized a dhow in the Arabian Sea, near the coast of Somalia.
According to a PR published by January 12, 2024, MBDA has secured a contract to equip the Polish Navy's new Miecznik-class frigates with its Sea Ceptor naval air defense system.
According to information published by Le Parisien on January 11, 2024, in a recent video conference with the Ministry of the Armed Forces, Vice Admiral Emmanuel Slaars, the commander of French operations in the Indian Ocean, emphasized that the French military presence in the Red Sea, particularly in response to Houthi attacks, remains entirely under French command. He clarified that their operations are not subordinate to their American counterparts.
According to information published by the Brazilian MoD on January 12, 2024, the Scorpene class submarine Humaitá (S41) submarine was officially transferred to the Brazilian Navy's Naval Force's Operational Sector.
According to information published by Murman on January 16, 2024, the Russian Northern Fleet's new Admiral Gorshkov-class frigate Admiral Golovko, has arrived at its permanent base in Severomorsk.
According to Russian media on January 15, 2024, the Russian Navy announced plans to modernize its Project 949A Antey nuclear submarines. Admiral Viktor Liina, the commander of the Pacific Fleet of the Russian Navy, disclosed the upgrade, which involves equipping these submarines with new missile systems, including Kalibr and Oniks cruise missiles, along with Zircon hypersonic missiles.
According to information published by Tasnim on January 11, 2024, the Islamic Republic of Iran Naval Forces have seized an American oil tanker in the Oman Sea.
According to information published by Leonardo DRS on January 10, 2024, the firm has been awarded contracts exceeding $3 billion for supplying integrated electric propulsion system products for the U.S. Navy’s new Columbia-class submarines.
According to information published by Indonesian government on January 10, 2024, during a meeting with Philippine Defense Minister Gilberto Eduardo Gerardo C. Teodoro Jr., Indonesian President Joko Widodo advocated for the Philippines to consider acquiring anti-submarine warfare aircraft from Indonesia. This proposal is seen as a strategic move to deepen defense cooperation between the two nations.
According to information published by the Russian government on January 11, 2024, the President Vladimir Putin recently visited the prestigious Black Sea Higher Naval School. During his visit, the President, accompanied by Defense Minister Sergey Shoigu toured an exhibition focused on the future development of the Russian Navy.
According to information published by Huntington Ingalls Industries on January 10, 2024, the company has recently completed and delivered the stern section of a new Columbia-class ballistic missile submarine.
According to information published by the UK MoD on January 9, 2024, the Type 45 destroyer HMS Diamond along with US warships successfully repelled the largest attack from the Iranian backed Houthis in the Red Sea.
According to information published by RG on January 10, 2024, the Russian Naval Aviation is set to be reinforced with strike drones, as part of its expanding unmanned aerial capabilities. The two Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAV) Inokhodets and Okhotnik, are slated for integration into the naval forces.
