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According to information published by Tass on May 7, 2021, Russian Navy Commander-in-Chief Admiral Nikolai Yevmenov lead the ceremony at Sevmash Shipyard to accept into service the Kazan Yasen-M-class SSGN of project 885M.
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NAVAL NEWS MAY 2021
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According to information published by Tass on May 7, 2021, Russian Navy Commander-in-Chief Admiral Nikolai Yevmenov lead the ceremony at Sevmash Shipyard to accept into service the Kazan Yasen-M-class SSGN of project 885M.
According to information published by Global Times on May 6, 2021, China's eighth Type 071 amphibious landing ship recently made its first publicly known maritime exercise appearance, and it has gained operational capabilities in troops delivery, air defense, anti-ship and land-attack after entering service with the People's Liberation Army (PLA) Navy late last year.
According to information published by Greek City Times on May 7, 2021, Hellenic Navy received the first upgraded S-70B helicopter from US firm Lockheed Martin Rotary, Mission Systems and Aeroservices.
According to a press release published by May 7, 2021, the aircraft carrier USS John C. Stennis (CVN 74) arrived at Huntington Ingalls Industries Newport News Shipbuilding division today to start its refueling and complex overhaul (RCOH) after years of advance planning.
According to information published by U.S. Navy on May 4, 2021, the Sentinel-class fast response cutters USCGC Charles Moulthrope (WPC 1141) and USCGC Robert Goldman (WPC 1142) departed Tunis, Tunisia, after a routine logistics visit and key leader engagements.
According to a press release published by Collins Aerospace on May 6, 2021, the company continues to help C-130 operators reduce maintenance time and cost with its long-lasting wheels and carbon brakes.
According to information published by the Facebook account of Scott Morrison, the Prime Minister of Australia, on May 6, 2021, the Australian government decided to upgrade the HMAS Cairns with a $155m investment.
According to a press release published by IMENCO UK Ltd on May 5, 2021, the award-winning supplier of marine and naval visual surveillance systems based in Aberdeen and Wick, is announcing a major contract win from Babcock International Group for the supply of CCTV systems for the Royal Navy’s Type 31 program. The contract covers five Type 31 general purpose frigates being constructed at Babcock’s Rosyth facilities.
According to information published by the U.S. Department of Defense on May 5, 2021, the Gerald R. Ford Carrier Strike Group (GRFCSG) conducted its second iteration of integrated operations in the Atlantic Ocean, accelerating their watchstanders’ proficiency in the midst of Ford completing the final stages of post-delivery test and trials (PDT&T).
According to information published by the Government of the UK on May 5, 2021, F-35B fighter jets operating from HMS Queen Elizabeth will join Operation Shader in the fight against Daesh.
According to information published by U.S. Navy on May 5, 2021, the Theodore Roosevelt Carrier Strike Group (TRCSG) began Exercise Northern Edge 2021 (NE21) in the Gulf of Alaska.
According to a press release published by ThyssenKrupp Marine Systems on May 4, 2021, the German firm officially handed over the second of four SA'AR 6-class corvettes to the Israeli Navy.
According to information published by Orbit Communications Systems Ltd. on May 4, 2021, a global provider of maritime and airborne Satcom terminals, tracking ground station solutions, and mission-critical airborne audio management systems, the company announced the delivery of an OceanTRx4 Mil satellite communications system to the Israeli Navy to be installed on the Saar 6-class corvette.
According to information published by the U.S. Navy on May 3, 2021, the Spanish Álvaro de Bazán-class frigate ESPS Cristóbal Colón (F-105) is this year’s designated flagship for the execution of Exercise At-Sea Demonstration/Formidable Shield 2021, scheduled to take place May 15 to June 3.
According to information published by Free Malaysia Today on April 27, 2021, the Defence Ministry plans to add 13 more Fast Interceptor Craft (FIC) costing more than RM120 million to strengthen the security of Malaysia's waters.
According to information published by the Korea Herald on May 4, 2021, South Korea held a launching ceremony for a new 2,800-ton frigate with improved anti-submarine capabilities, the South Korean Navy said.
According to information published by Tass on May 3, 2021, the lead Project 885M Kazan nuclear-powered submarine will be provisionally turned over to the Russian Navy on May 7, a source in the defense industry told.
According to information published by U.S. Navy on April 30, 2021, the Legend-class national security cutter USCGC Hamilton (WMSL 753) conducted a series of maritime exercises with the Turkish Navy in the Black Sea.
According to information published by the Taiwanese government on April 29, 2021, the Coast Guard Administration (CGA) took delivery of a 4,000-ton vessel, its largest patrol boat to date, which is expected to significantly enhance its capability to protect Taiwan's waters.
According to information published by the Twitter account of Meteksan on May 3, 2021, the Turkish defense company announced a new version of armed unmanned surface vessel ULAQ, named ULAQ ASW DH.