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NAVAL NEWS FEBRUARY 2024
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According to information published by ConflictsW on February 25, 2024, naval movements involving the country's Zolfaghar class (Peykaap III) missile boats have been observed near the Gulf of Paria, a strategic body of water off Venezuela's northeastern coast.
According to a PR published by Huntington Ingalls Industries on February 23, 2024, the Virginia-class submarine named Massachusetts (SSN 798) was launched at Newport News Shipbuilding, a division of HII.
According to a PR published by Austal on February 22, 2024, the firm has announced a significant contract award to its Australian division for the construction of two additional Evolved Cape-class patrol boats.
According to information published by Global Times on February 18, 2024, the Chinese People's Liberation Army (PLA) Navy has successfully brought its eighth Type 055 large destroyer to operational readiness.
According to information published by Global Times on February 19, 2024, China's first aircraft carrier, the Liaoning, is on the verge of completing a significant upgrade, with recent reports revealing the presence of a stealth fighter jet mockup, identified as the J-35, on its deck.
According to information published by The Sun on February 20, 2024, a Trident missile launch from a British nuclear submarine failed, resulting in the missile crashing into the ocean just yards from its launch point.
The Doha International Maritime Defence Exhibition and Conference (DIMDEX) is set to launch its 8th edition from March 4-6, 2024, at the Qatar National Convention Centre, under the esteemed patronage of HH Sheikh Tamim Bin Hamad Al-Thani, Amir of the State of Qatar.
According to information published by the Indian MoD on February 20, 2024, the Indian Navy has extended a warm welcome to the Iranian Navy's Moudge class frigate IRIS Dena, as it arrived in Visakhapatnam.
According to information published by the Spanish government on February 14, 2024, Spanish Defense Minister Margarita Robles participated in the latest meeting of the Ukraine Defense Contact Group via videoconference.
According to a PR published by Fincantieri on February 21, 2024, EDGE Group, a Emirati entity in technology and defense, and the shipbuilding Fincantieri have announced the launch of a groundbreaking joint venture (JV).
According to information published by Sebastien Lecornu on February 20, 2024, the French Navy has successfully completed trials of new, entirely French-manufactured drones capable of landing in much more confined spaces than previously possible. This breakthrough was achieved aboard the amphibious helicopter carrier Tonnerre.
According to information published by Israel Shipyards on February 18, 2024, the Israeli company has announced the launch of its new 24m Landing Craft.
According to information published by the French MoD on February 20, 2024, the French Multi-Mission Frigates (FREMM) Languedoc and Alsace successfully detected and neutralized multiple drone attacks originating from Yemen.
According to information published by the Pakistani MoD on February 21, 2024, the Pakistan Navy celebrated the launch of its fourth Offshore Patrol Vessel, the PNS YAMAMA, at the Damen Shipyard in Galati, Romania.
According to information published by the Australian government on February 20, 2024, the Albanese Government detailed a strategic plan to significantly expand and upgrade the Royal Australian Navy's surface combatant fleet. The plan proposes to double the size of the current fleet, marking a substantial increase in naval capability not seen since World War II.
According to information published by SVT Nyheter on February 20, 2024, the Swedish government has announced its largest military support package to Ukraine to date, valued at 7.1 billion SEK. The package includes the delivery of ten 10 CB90-class fast assault craft and twenty G-class landing craft to Ukraine.
According to a PR published by Schiebel on February 20, 2024, the firm, in collaboration with Hanwha Systems and UI Helicopter, has been selected by the Defence Acquisition Programme Administration (DAPA) of South Korea to spearhead the development and provision of its advanced CAMCOPTER® S-300 Vertical Take-off and Landing (VTOL) Unmanned Air System (UAS).
According to information published by the Belgian MoD on February 20, 2024, the Belgian minehunter Crocus will participate in the large-scale NATO exercise Steadfast Defender during February and March.
The Doha International Maritime Defence Exhibition and Conference (DIMDEX 2024) has announced MBDA as the Gold Sponsor for its eighth edition, continuing a partnership into its fifth iteration.
According to information published by the US DoD on February 17, 2024, the United States Central Command (CENTCOM) reported that it executed a series of operations in the Red Sea off the coast of Yemen, targeting maritime threats.
