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According to information published by Marsun Public Company Limited on September 20, 2023, the Royal Thai Navy has officially received the Tor 997 class coastal patrol vessels T.997 and T.998.
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NAVAL NEWS SEPTEMBER 2023
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After the integration of the laser weapon demonstrator (LWD) onboard the German frigate “Sachsen” in June 2022, the trials of the LWD at sea have successfully been completed. Responsible for development and construction as well as the support during the trials that have been planned and organised by the Federal Office of Bundeswehr Equipment, Information Technology and In-Service Support (BAAINBw), is the High-Energy Laser Naval Demonstrator Working Group, or ARGE, consisting of MBDA Deutschland GmbH and Rheinmetall.
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MARSS has entered a strategic partnership with Al Seer Marine, heralding a new era of innovation in the realm of Unmanned Surface Vehicles (USVs).
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China's Fujian aircraft carrier is making progress toward its scheduled handover to the People's Liberation Army (PLA) Navy in 2025. Recent developments indicate that the carrier's electromagnetic catapult systems have successfully completed debugging, paving the way for sea trials.
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According to information published by the US DoD on September 19, 2023, the USS Jackson (LCS 6) docked at Apia, marking the commencement of the Pacific Partnership 2023 in Samoa.
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According to information published by the Australian DoD on September 19, 2023, the ADF is set to enhance its maritime surveillance and response assets, as the government announces plans to procure an additional MQ-4C Triton remotely piloted aircraft system and enhance the existing P-8A Poseidon patrol aircraft fleet.
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According to information published by the UK MoD on September 19, 2023, in the first half of the month, the islands in the lower Dnipro within Kherson Oblast have become hotspots of continuous heavy fighting, establishing them as the new front line.
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As advanced technologies captivated attendees at the recent DSEI (Defence & Security Equipment International) event in London, a quieter revelation emerged: the Belgian Navy is in the early stages of exploring the addition of a potential third patrol vessel to its fleet.
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On September 9, the Royal Navy announced via its Twitter account that HMS Dauntless, a Type 45 destroyer, had carried out two operations in the Caribbean Sea, leading to the confiscation of over a tonne of cocaine. The Portsmouth-based warship collaborated closely with the US Coast Guard and Royal Marines for these operations. The ship's Sampson radar played a crucial role in both operations.
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According to information published by Global Times on September 19, 2023, the Chinese People's Liberation Army (PLA) recently concluded an intensive five-day naval drill near Taiwan.
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According to information published by Nikkei Asia on September 17, 2023, Taiwan has disclosed its plans to test its first domestically produced submarine.
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According to information published by BMPD on September 14, 2023, a grand flag-raising ceremony was held in Vladivostok to mark the commissioning of the Project 20380 corvette Rezkiy.
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According to information published by Global Times on September 10, 2023, a special strategic semi-submersible ship of the Chinese People's Liberation Army (PLA) Navy recently conducted its first nighttime operation training.
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According to information published by Українська правда on September 18, 2023, recent photos have surfaced, revealing the extensive damage to the Improved Kilo-class submarine Rostov na Donu following the attack on the night of September 13.
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According to information published by the Philippine News Agency on September 18, 2023, the Philippine Navy (PN) celebrated the induction of two Cyclone-class patrol vessels, previously owned by the US.
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According to information published by the US DoD on September 15, 2023, the Navy commissioned its latest Freedom-variant littoral combat ship, the USS Marinette (LCS 25).
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According to a PR published by Babcock on September 16, 2023, the firm progresses its commitment to the Royal Navy's Type 31 frigate series, laying the keel for HMS Active, the subsequent frigate in the five-strong Inspiration class lineup.
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According to a PR published by OSK Design on September 12, 2023, the firm has revealed its Arctic frigate concept tailored for operations in the challenging waters of the North Atlantic, High North, and Greenland.
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On September 7, 2023, Austal USA was awarded a $91,535,551 firm-fixed-price contract from the U.S. Navy to design and construct three Landing Craft Utility (LCU) 1700-class vessels. The contract also includes options for nine vessels additional and associated support efforts.
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According to a PR published by Rohde & Schwarz on September 14, 2023, the Royal Navy contracts Rohde & Schwarz for the integration of its NAVICS system into five more Type 26 Global Combat Ships, specifically those in the Batch 2 series (Ships 4-8).
