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NAVAL NEWS APRIL 2024
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According to information published by Nation Thailand on April 5, 2024, the French naval vessel Vandémiaire arrived in Thailand on April 1, initiating a critical phase of its "ASIE" mission, a three-month venture in partnership with Southeast Asian countries.
According to information published by Olfi on April 2, 2024, during its mission in the Red Sea, the Danish frigate Iver Huitfeldt encountered operational challenges with its weapon and mission systems.
According to information published the Montenegrin MoD on April 4, 2024, Minister Krapović discussed with his French counterpart Sebastien Lecornu about the plans for strengthening the capabilities and modernization of the Montenegrin Navy, through the procurement of new patrol vessels. He also will have the opportunity to visit the Kership shipyard in Lorient, where he will discuss possible arrangements for future cooperation.
According to information published by the French MoD on April 4, 2024, the French Navy officially welcomed the nuclear-powered attack submarine (SSN) Duguay-Trouin into active service. The ceremony was led by Admiral Nicolas Vaujour, Chief of Staff of the Navy.
On April 3, 2024, U.S. Deputy Secretary of State Kurt Campbell notably linked the AUKUS submarine pact directly to Taiwan, a move that stands out given the typical reticence of the involved nations—Australia, Britain, and the U.S.—to publicly connect AUKUS with the escalating tensions over Taiwan.
According to a PR published by Exail on April 4, 2024, the Belgian Defense Ministry has procured six R7 Remotely Operated Vehicles (ROVs). These systems are poised to strengthen the protection of harbors, coastal areas, ships, and critical infrastructure across Belgium.
According to information published by the South Korean MoD on April 4, 2024, the Defense Acquisition Program Administration celebrated the commissioning KSS-III Batch I submarine Shin Chae-ho. The ceremony took place at the HD Hyundai Heavy Industries' shipyard in Ulsan.
According to a PR published by Leonardo on April 4, 2024, the firm has inked a series of Memorandums of Understanding (MoU) with New Zealand's local industry leaders.
According to a PR published by Eastern Shipbuilding Group on April 3, 2024, the firm has entered into a strategic alliance with Royal IHC to spearhead the construction of a medium-class hopper dredge for the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE).
According to a PR published by Lockheed Martin on April 3, 2024, the U.S. Navy has successfully executed an unprecedented flight test involving the simultaneous launch of four Long-Range Anti-Ship Missiles (LRASM).
According to information published by the Canadian Department of National Defence on April 2, 2024, the Harry DeWolf-class offshore patrol vessel HMCS Max Bernays recently completed its transit through the Panama Canal, moving from the Caribbean to the Eastern Pacific.
According to information published by Tass on March 27, 2024, the Russian Defense Industry has upgraded the supersonic anti-ship Oniks missiles, part of the Bastion coastal defense missile systems, with new active homing heads.
According to information published by Tass on March 28, 2024, the Pacific Fleet's Udaloy class frigate Marshal Shaposhnikov made its arrival in the Massawa port of Eritrea, located on the Red Sea coast. This visit is marked by the Eritrean Ministry of Information as a celebration of the 30th anniversary of diplomatic relations between Russia and the African nation.
According to information published by Curious on March 28, 2024, the Algerian Naval Force's Project 636 diesel-electric submarine Akram Pacha was launched at the JSC Admiralty Shipyards.
According to information published by the Japanese MoD on March 28, 2024, training courses for Maritime Self-Defense Force personnel on the Tomahawk missile began on the 25th of this month at the U.S. Navy base in Yokosuka.
According to information published by Tass on March 27, 2024, Russia has announced plans to lay down two upgraded Borei-AM nuclear-powered submarines in 2024 at the Sevmash Shipyard (part of the United Shipbuilding Corporation).
According to information published by CCTV on March 30, 2024, China's state broadcaster recently announced the development of the J-15D, an electronic warfare version of the J-15 carrier-based fighter jet, equipped with electronic warfare pods similar to those on the J-16D, another of China's electronic warfare aircraft.
According to information published by the US DoD on March 28, 2024, the U.S. Navy has commenced the enhancement of its P-8A Poseidon aircraft fleet by delivering the first plane for Increment 3 Block 2 upgrades to Boeing.
According to information published by RTX on March 29, 2024, a Standard Missile-6 (SM-6) developed by Raytheon, a division of RTX Corporation (NYSE: RTX), has successfully intercepted a medium-range ballistic missile target.
According to a PR published by Naval Group on April 2, 2024, Indonesia has officially selected Naval Group, in collaboration with PT PAL, for the development of two Scorpène Evolved Full Lithium-Ion battery submarines.
