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NAVAL NEWS January 2024
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On January 23, 2024, Bill Blair, Minister of National Defence, virtually participated in the 18th Ukraine Defense Contact Group (UDCG) meeting, hosted by U.S. Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III. The meeting brought together representatives from more than 50 countries, reaffirming their commitment to providing Ukraine with critical military support.
At the Unmanned Systems Exhibition (UMEX) 2024, hosted in the United Arab Emirates, the Ukrainian company SpetsTechnoExport (STE) showcased a full-scale model of the Magura V5 Unmanned Surface Vessel (USV). This event marked the first public unveiling of the vessel's full-scale model.
At the recent Unmanned Systems Exhibition (UMEX) 2024, the Chinese Naval Shipyard Hisibi captured significant attention by showcasing a model of the HP3000 multi-purpose vessel.
The SeaSword III (Haegum-3), an advanced unmanned coastguard patrol boat developed by LIG Nex1, a South Korean defense contractor, has been showcased at the global exhibition UMEX in Abu Dhabi.
At the UMEX 2024 exhibition, the United States Central Command introduced the MAST-13 Unmanned Surface Vessel (USV), showcasing its technical specifications and capabilities. The MAST-13 is designed for a range of maritime operations, including surveillance and mine countermeasure missions.
New Zealand has announced the deployment of a team of six highly trained individuals from its Defence Force to the Middle East to enhance maritime security in the Red Sea, according to a report by the New Zealand Herald. This decision was unveiled by Prime Minister Christopher Luxon during his first post-Cabinet press conference of the year on January 23.
The Seagull Unmanned Surface Vessel, developed by the Israeli firm Elbit Systems, was showcased at the UMEX 2024 event held in the United Arab Emirates. It is the only Israeli company present at this year's event. Nevertheless, its presence is notable in the context of the Israeli war in the Gaza Strip, condemned by Arab countries.
As reported by the Liberty Times on January 20, 2024, Taiwan is in the process of establishing a Sea Control Missile Command for its Navy, set to be launched later this year. This development comes in response to the increased production and phased delivery of Hsiung Feng II, Hsiung Feng III, and extended-range Hsiung Feng III anti-ship missiles.
According to the Institute for the Study of War on January 18, 2024, Ukrainian partisans and satellite imagery confirmed that Ukrainian strikes against occupied Crimea in late December 2023 resulted in the sinking of a Russian Project 205P Tarantul-class patrol boat near Sevastopol. This information sheds light on the effectiveness of Ukraine's recent strike campaign against occupied Crimea, which had previously been the subject of speculation and had limited open-source confirmation.
South Korea's presidential office has expressed doubts about North Korea's recent claims regarding the testing of an underwater nuclear weapon system. According to Kim Soo-yeon of the Yonhap news agency, the South Korean government is considering the possibility that North Korea's assertions are exaggerated and fabricated. North Korea announced on January 19 that it conducted a significant test involving an underwater nuclear attack drone, the Haeil-5-23, in response to joint naval exercises with South Korea, the United States, and Japan.
Even though the Ukrainian armed forces already inflicted very heavy losses on the Russian Navy initially deployed in the Black Sea area, forcing it to carefully move farther from Ukrainian reach, Russia has increased the number of missile carriers in the Black Sea to two, with a total salvo of 16 Kalibr missiles, Ukrinform reports echoing the Ukrainian Naval Forces on Telegram.
A ceremony was held on 19 January 2024 to mark the delivery of four new naval platforms that will further strengthen the Turkish Naval Forces. “Power in the Blue Homeland: The “New Naval Platforms Delivery Ceremony” was held at Sefine Shipyard in Yalova.
Cutting-edge Royal Navy missiles – recently used to shoot down multiple hostile drones in the Red Sea – will receive significant enhancements through an upgrade programme. Indeed, MBDA has received three contracts worth around £400 million to boost and sustain the Sea Viper principal area air defence system of the Royal Navy’s Type 45 destroyers. Two contracts, called Sea Viper Evolution, will enable the Type 45 Destroyers to defend the Carrier Strike Group against anti-ship ballistic missiles (ASBMs). Meanwhile, another contract will provide an extended and enhanced in-service support (ISS) contract for Sea Viper for a further five years. MBDA is the prime contractor and design authority for the Sea Viper weapon system, including the sensor (radar), the command and control system, and the missile.
American and British forces have recently carried out multiple airstrikes (and it is likely not yet over) on Houthi positions in Yemen in an attempt to halt their attacks in the Red Sea. Belgium will participate in the European mission aimed at ensuring freedom of navigation against Houthi rebel attacks from Yemen, according to sources following Friday's Belgian restricted ministerial committee meeting.
According to Defense Studies, Indonesia currently maintains a fleet comprising one submarine manufactured in West Germany and three submarines produced in South Korea, all in combat-ready condition. These submarines have demonstrated their capabilities through successful torpedo firing tests conducted some time ago.
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According to information published by the Greek City Times on January 18, 2024, the Greek Ministry of Defense Dendias has announced the deployment of a frigate to patrol the Red Sea.
According to a PR published by Austal on January 12, 2024, the United States Navy has expanded its fleet with the addition of the USNS Cody (EPF-14), delivered from their shipyard in Mobile, Alabama.
According to information published by The Telegraph on January 12, 2024, the Royal Navy's plan to deploy its aircraft carrier, HMS Queen Elizabeth to the Red Sea is facing significant setbacks due to a critical staffing crisis.
According to information published by BNR on January 17, 2024, the Netherlands has expressed its intention to provide a frigate for a European Union mission in the Red Sea, aimed at protecting ships from attacks by Houthi forces in Yemen.
