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On July 31, 2023, in St. Petersburg, Russia is gearing up to strengthen its naval forces by acquiring 30 brand new ships this year, as stated by President Vladimir Putin during the naval parade held in honor of Russian Navy Day.
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NAVAL NEWS JULY 2023
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On July 31, 2023, in St. Petersburg, Russia is gearing up to strengthen its naval forces by acquiring 30 brand new ships this year, as stated by President Vladimir Putin during the naval parade held in honor of Russian Navy Day.
The Chinese People's Liberation Army (PLA) Navy's aircraft carrier Shandong recently carried out a series of exercises, achieving new breakthroughs, as reported by Liu Xuanzun in Global Times.
In its second day, IDEF 2023, hosted by the Turkish Armed Forces Foundation, keeps Istanbul at the heart of global defense discourse. A standout feature of this event is the newly unveiled Magura V5 USV by the Ukrainian firm STE.
Supported by Sweden and the United Kingdom, Saab on July 28 submitted its proposal for the replacement of the Netherlands’ current submarines. The proposal comprises four advanced Expeditionary Submarines with the latest innovations and technologies and includes a cooperation with Dutch shipbuilder Damen Shipyards Group.
The MAGURA V5, unveiled at the International Defence Industry Fair (IDEF) 2023, represents a major step forward in Ukraine's military technology.
First showcased at IDEF 2023 in Istanbul, Uça is a strategic guided ammunition designed to be a potent offensive tool against enemy ships and submarines.
According to a PR published by Saab on July 27, 2023, the initiation of the construction of Poland's first signals intelligence (SIGINT) vessel took place at the renowned Remontowa Shipbuilding S.A. in Gdansk, Poland.
The ULAQ Kama, a joint venture between Meteksan and Ares Shipyard, was introduced to the public at the International Defence Industry Fair (IDEF) 2023.
According to information published by the Australian DoD on July 22, 2023, the Australian-built USS Canberra will be officially integrated into the US Navy, marking the first time a US ship has been commissioned on Australian soil.
Bollinger Shipyards LLC has made a significant contribution by providing the 54th Fast Response Cutter (FRC), the USCGC William Sparling, to the U.S. Coast Guard.
Sonitus, an innovative company specializing in marine technologies, has showcased their flagship underwater vehicle, the NARVAL 504-P, at the industry's premier event.
At the Defense Exhibition IDEF 2023, the Turkish company Aselsan is currently showcasing its state-of-the-art Göksur Air Defense Missile System.
At the currently ongoing IDEF exhibition, a model of the NNS Aradu (F89) is being displayed at the Dearsan Shipyard booth.
Havelsan is currently revolutionizing the naval defense sector with their trailblazing invention, the ÇAKA S-KUSV (Subaqueous Kamikaze Autonomous Maritime Entity), which is making waves at the IDEF'23 event.
BAE Systems has received a $15 million contract from the U.S. Navy to deliver its next-generation digital interrogator for maritime vessels. The interrogator will have advanced capabilities – providing time-critical insights that reduce friendly fire incidents and support mission success in hostile environments.
As announced by the Ecuadorian Military Navy's Facebook account on June 24, 2023, in the context of bilateral security cooperation, the US Department of Defense has recently provided a valuable asset to the Ecuadorian Navy: RQ-11 Raven drones. Originally developed for the US military and now adopted by many other nations, these small unmanned aerial vehicles (SUAVs) will play a crucial role in enhancing command, control, and surveillance capabilities at the country's northern border.
On July 25, 2023, the Iranian Navy and the Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) Navy added a new highly precise cruise missile called "Abu Mahdi" to their arsenal. The introduction of this missile is expected to significantly enhance its capability to strike ships effectively in the region.
According to information published by OCCAR on July 21, 2023, the international cooperative organization for joint armament, has commissioned Fincantieri to build the third next-generation submarine for the Italian Navy under the U212NFS (Near Future Submarine) program.
According to information published by Dzen on July 21, 2023, the Russian Navy conducted exercises using the P-270 Moskit anti-ship missile system to hit a target ship in the Black Sea.
According to information published by the UK MoD on July 24, 2023, in a partnership designed to improve defense capabilities, the Royal Navy is providing specialized training to Ukrainian troops on neutralizing Russian-made explosives.