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According to information published by Militarnyi on October 28, 2023, Germany has transferred Sonobot 5 Unmanned Surface Vehicles (USV) to Ukraine.
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NAVAL NEWS OCTOBER 2023
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According to information published by Militarnyi on October 28, 2023, Germany has transferred Sonobot 5 Unmanned Surface Vehicles (USV) to Ukraine.
According to information published by the US DoD on October 31, 2023, the Navy's aircraft carrier, USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76), arrived in Manila, Republic of the Philippines for a port visit.
According to information published by the Chinese MoD on October 31, 2023, the 44th Chinese naval escort taskforce arrived in Abu Dhabi, the capital of the United Arab Emirates.
The Korean company Hanwha Ocean, part of Hanwha has showcased at the occasion of ADEX 2023, an incredible unmanned power command and control ship, the "Ghost Commander" system.
According to information published by Opex 360 on October 30, 2023, the French Navy's future unmanned reconnaissance helicopter, currently under development in the SDAM (Système de drone aérien pour la Marine) program, has successfully completed its first trials aboard the FREMM frigate Provence. The first ship trials took place in May 2023, but were carried out with a French civilian vessel.
According to information published by Malaymail on October 31, 2023, Defence Minister Datuk Seri Mohamad Hasan announced the procurement of two advanced Maritime Patrol Aircrafts (MPA) from Italy, specially equipped to detect submarines in the region, with a focus on the Sabah area.
According to a PR published by Babcock on October 30, 2023, the firm has been granted a three-year contract valued at £17.9 million to persist in delivering crucial support for the Royal Navy's Phalanx Close-In Weapon Support System (CIWS).
According to a tweet published by the Turkish MoD on October 29, 2023, the first Reis class submarine, TCG Piri Reis, participated in the Republic Day festivities, marking its first official appearance. The air-independent propulsion submarine has been undergoing sea trials since the beginning of this year.
According to information published by the US DoD on October 30, 2023, the US Navy introduced the USNS Robert F. Kennedy (T-AO 208) as the newest addition to the John Lewis-class fleet replenishment oilers in a ceremonious event in San Diego.
On October 26, 2023, the US Department of Defense (DoD) released images of the deployment of a Maritime Tactical Systems (MARTAC) T-38 Devil Ray unmanned surface vessel (USV) in the Arabian Gulf. This USV is part of Task Force 59, a unit within the US Navy's 5th Fleet. Task Force 59 integrates unmanned systems and artificial intelligence with maritime operations in the US Navy 5th Fleet's area of operations to ensure maritime security and stability in the Middle East region.
According to information published by the US Navy alongside the Missile Defense Agency (MDA) successfully carried out a complex Integrated Air and Missile Defense (IAMD) test, employing the USS CARL M. LEVIN (DDG 120), an Arleigh Burke-class destroyer.
According to information published by PGZ on October 26, 2023, contracts were formalized between Polish defense companies PIT-RADWAR and Wojskowe Zakłady Elektroniczne, under the Polish Armaments Group, and Norwegian defense entity Kongsberg Defense & Aerospace (KDA) for the development and delivery of two Naval Missile Units, alongside the servicing and production of NSM (Naval Strike Missile) missiles.
According to a video published by the Israeli Defence Forces (IDF) on October 27, 2023, a maritime infiltration attempt by Hamas activists was foiled by the Israeli Navy.
According to information published by People’s Daily Online on October 26, 2023, China and Pakistan are set to conduct a joint maritime exercise dubbed "Sea Guardians-3" in the northern Arabian Sea.
According to information published by the Philippine Daily Inquirer on October 25, 2023, the Czech Republic has proposed a supply of marine vessels to the Philippines to aid in securing its territorial waters.
According to information published by the US DoD on October 26, 2023, Lockheed Martin has been awarded a substantial contract valued at $364,312,098 for the production and delivery of six MH-60R Seahawk helicopters, destined for the Norwegian government.
According to information published by Daily Sabbah on October 25, 2023, the Turkish company Baykar announced the successful completion of a critical high-speed roll test for its latest unmanned combat aerial vehicle (UCAV), TB3, engineered specifically for operations from the TCG Anadolu.
According to information published by the US DoD on October 25, 2023, the USS Savannah (LCS 28) demonstrated a live-fire test in the Eastern Pacific Ocean, employing an SM-6 missile aimed at a designated target through the MK 70 MOD 1 Payload Delivery System (PDS).
According to information published by Radio Republik Indonesia on October 26, 2023, the fleet of the Indonesian Navy (TNI AL) has been augmented with the addition of a Special Mission Combat Boat (SMCB) to its lineup of warships. The ceremony took place at Pluit, Jakarta, with Vice Admiral TNI Ahmadi Heri Purwono overseeing the handover.
According to information published by the NZDF on October 25, 2023, the Royal New Zealand Navy (RNZN) has added three high-speed Littoral Manoeuvre Craft (LMC) to its fleet.