NAVAL NEWS SEPTEMBER 2022

Navy Forces Naval Maritime Defense Security Industry


According to information published by the U.S. DoD on September 15, 2022, the U.S. Coast Guard Legend class Cutter Midgett (WMSL 757) departed Singapore, following the crew’s second international port call during their months-long Western Pacific deployment to the region. Midgett’s crew conducted at-sea operations and subject matter expert exchanges with the Republic of Singapore Navy before the cutter arrived in Singapore.

According to a PR published by Piriou on September 15, 2022, the launch of the Niani, the second offshore patrol vessel destined for the Senegalese Navy, took place in Concarneau (29). This stage marks a significant step in the progress of the program for the supply of three offshore patrol vessels.

According to information published by the Swedish MoD on September 15, 2022, on the west coast, mine-clearance ships practised and cleared live mines from the Second World War. At the same time, corvettes were at sea in the southern Baltic, practising air defence and surface combat. In both activities, unmanned systems were tested to see what that technology could do.

According to a PR published by Saab on September 14, 2022, the firm has received new orders from FMV regarding submarine upgrades. The orders include a lifetime extension of HMS Södermanland, as well as new batteries and battery development. The total order value is SEK 470 million.

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