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NAVAL NEWS AUGUST 2023
Navy Forces Naval Maritime Defense Security Industry |
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According to a tweet published by Lockheed Martin on August 8, 2023, the firm recently wrapped up its fourth successful software demonstration for the Aegis System Equipped Vessel program. This demonstration illuminated the advanced integration and compatibility of the Aegis Weapon System with the SPY-7(V)1 radar.
According to information published by Kimo Dial on July 24, 2023, the Algerian National Navy's Type 056 corvette successfully fires C-802A (YJ-83) anti-ship missile.
According to information published by the US DoD on August 8, 2023, construction for the USNS Lucy Stone (T-AO 209), the 5th vessel in the John Lewis-class oil replenishment fleet, kicks off at the General Dynamics National Steel and Shipbuilding Company (GD NASSCO).
According to information published by Ziuaveche on August 8, 2023, Romania canceled the contract with the French firm Naval Group of four Gowind class corvettes.
According to information published by the US DoD on August 4, 2023, the Western Australian naval base, HMAS Stirling, played host to the USS North Carolina (SSN 777) after its participation in the 2023 Talisman Sabre exercises.
According to a tweet published by Boeing on August 2, 2023, Boeing's Orca, an extra large uncrewed undersea vehicle (XLUUV) developed with the U.S. Navy, has successfully progressed through its initial sea trials, showcasing a series of self-governing underwater moves.
According to information published by Japan News on August 8, 2023, the Japanese government has initiated talks about supplying naval defense equipment freely to six "like-minded" nations in the upcoming fiscal year through the Official Security Assistance (OSA) program.
According to a tweet published by Jay Tarriela on August 7, 2023, Philippine Coast Guard has recently recorded evidence of the Chinese Maritime Militia working alongside the Chinese Coast Guard to obstruct a resupply boat heading towards the Ayungin Shoal.
According to information published by Kimo Dial on August 5, 2023, the Algerian Navy is reportedly set to receive two new Russian Improved Kilo-class submarines, known as Project 636 Varshavyanka.
According to information published by Military Review on August 7, 2023, Project 21631 (Buyan M) corvette Naro-Fominsk is headed to the Baltic Sea for its testing phase. Constructed at the Gorky Zelenodolsk Shipyard, its transition to the next stage was celebrated with a ceremony.
American company Textron Systems Corp., headquartered in New Orleans, Louisiana, has secured a substantial contract valued at $241 million from the United States Department of Defense (DOD). The contract, announced by the United States DoD (Department of Defense) on August 4, 2023, is directed toward the procurement of LCAC 100 Class material and non-recurring activities, with the ultimate goal of facilitating the construction of five Ship to Shore Connector (SSC) Landing Craft Air Cushion (LCAC) 100 Class vessels.
On August 1, 2023, the US Navy granted two fixed-price incentive multiyear contracts for the construction of a total of 9 Arleigh Burke-class (DDG 51) destroyers. The contracts have been divided, with Huntington Ingalls of Mississippi awarded one contract for the construction of 6 ships, and Bath Iron Works in Maine granted the other contract for the construction of three ships.
According to a tweet from Tendar on August 5, 2023, a Russian oil tanker named "Sig" was struck by a Ukrainian naval drone in the Kerch Strait, just off Crimea. This attack comes as the second naval incident within 24 hours, following the targeting of a Russian landing ship of the Ropucha class outside the port of Novorossiysk in the Black Sea the previous day. Navy Recognition reported this incident on August 4, 2023.
According to information published by RIA Novosti on August 4, 2023, the Russian Navy expects to receive three Karakurt-class vessels by the end of this year.
According to information published by the Indonesian MoD on August 3, 2023, as part of the TNI TA.2023 Joint Military Exercise, the Navy managed to dominate the sea position by destroying the former KRI Slamet Riyadi using missiles and bombs dropped by the F-16 fighter aircraft of the Air Force.
According to a tweet published by ASFAT on August 2, 2023, in a grand ceremony attended by the Turkish Vice President Mr. Cevdet Yilmaz and the Prime Minister of Pakistan, the fourth ship of the Babur class (Milgem project) corvette PNS Tariq, was launched into the blue waters at the Karachi Shipyard.
According to information published by the US DoD on August 3, 2023, in the Indian Ocean, off Australia's northwest coast, the Talisman Sabre 23 military exercise is in full swing.
According to information published by the Russian MoD on August 4, 2023, the Russian Ministry of Defense has reported that two naval drones attacked a naval base in Novorossiysk overnight.
According to information published by Tass on August 3, 2023, the Project 885M (Yasen-M) submarine Krasnoyarsk will conduct three training-combat test launches of "Kalibr-PL" and "Onyx" missiles during state trials in August-September 2023.
According to information published by the US DoD on August 1, 2023, the USS Zumwalt (DDG 1000) embarked from San Diego on August 1, en route to Pascagoula, Mississippi, which will become its new homeport.
