NAVAL NEWS AUGUST 2023

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According to a PR published by Babcock on August 25, 2023, the keel laying ceremony for the first of two new frigates took place recently at PT PAL in Surabaya, Indonesia. These vessels, based on Babcock's Arrowhead 140 design, are locally recognized as the "Red White Frigate" or "Fregat Merah Putih".

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According to information published by BMPD on August 23, 2023, the Project 636.3 diesel-electric submarine Mozhaisk, constructed at the Admiralty Shipyards in St. Petersburg for the Russian Navy, set sail for its first factory sea trials in the Baltic Sea. This vessel is the fifth in a series of six submarines designed for the Pacific Fleet.

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According to a tweet published by the Japanese MoD on August 25, 2023, during the Indo-Pacific Deployment 2023, JS Izumo and JS Samidare from the First Surface Unit participated in a joint exercise near Manila with the U.S. Navy's USS Mobile, Royal Australian Navy's HMAS Canberra and HMAS Anzac, the Royal Australian Air Force's F-35A Lightning, and the Philippine Navy's BRP Davao Del Sur.

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According to a tweet published by GD Electric Boat on August 25, 2023, after being unveiled at GD Electric Boat's facility in Groton, CT, the Virginia class Block IV submarine USS Iowa embarked on her journey to Graving Dock 3. The dock was subsequently flooded, marking a pivotal moment in her progress: the float off.

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According to a report from Defense Studies, the Royal Thai Navy (RTN) recently conducted a ceremony to officially receive the third medium-sized tug, named HTMS Tachai, from the HTMS Panyee series. The event took place on August 21, 2023, at Laem Thian Port Sattahip Port Authority, situated in Sattahip District, Chonburi Province. This delivery occurred approximately seven months following the ship launching ceremony held at the ASIMAR shipyard: Asian Marine Service PCL, located in Phra Samut Chedi District, Samut Prakan Province, on January 25, 2023.

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According to an article from the Asia Pacific Defense Journal on August 22, 2023, recent images confirm that the Vietnam People's Navy has finalized the rehabilitation and upgrade efforts on two Project 159 Petya II-class light frigates, namely the HQ-09 and HQ-17. This development takes place against the backdrop of increased geopolitical tensions in the South China Sea, with particular attention to the situation involving China.

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According to a tweet published by Chris Cavas on August 22, 2023, the Zumwalt class destroyer, USS Zumwalt, docked at Ingalls Shipbuilding in Pascagoula, MS, for an extensive 2-year upgrade. This revamp will involve the installation of launch tubes for the hypersonic Conventional Prompt Strike missiles, replacing the two 155mm Advanced Gun Systems.

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According to a PR published by Marine Jet Power on August 21, 2023, the firm and UDC Marine, MJP's official representative in Taiwan, have announced the extension of their strategic collaboration with Lungteh Shipyard. This partnership aims to manufacture an advanced fleet of Tuo Chiang-class Corvettes for Coastal Defense.

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