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At the World Defense Show (WDS) 2024, the spotlight on Lockheed Martin's Multi-Mission Surface Combatant (MMSC) also served to underscore Saudi Arabia's ongoing naval modernization efforts.
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At the World Defense Show (WDS) 2024, the Italian firm Fincantieri presented its U212 Near Future Submarine (NFS), which now incorporates lithium battery systems.
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At the World Defense Show (WDS) 2024, held in Riyadh, the Qatar Emiri Air Force took the opportunity to showcase its NHIndustries NH90 helicopter. It is interesting to note that a few years ago such a presence would not have been possible given the turbulence between Saudi Arabia and Qatar.
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At the World Defense Show 2024, Rosoboronexport presented its Klavesin-1RE Autonomous Underwater Vehicle (AUV), a system developed for the purpose of conducting stealth inspections and scans of the seabed in deep-water environments.
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At the World Defense Show 2024, Hanwha Ocean took the opportunity to showcase its latest maritime defense technology by displaying a model of the KSS III (Jang Bogo III) Batch II submarine. The South Korean company is looking to conquer not only the Canadian market but also Middle Eastern markets with this class of submarine.
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According to a PR published by Thales on February 2, 2024, the UK Ministry of Defence has announced the awarding of a £1.8 billion contract to Thales, intended to last for 15 years, aimed at improving the operational availability and resilience of Royal Navy vessels.
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At the World Defense Show 2024, Baltic Workboats introduced the Navy 45 WP patrol vessel, constructed from aluminum and designed for a range of applications including military operations, patrols, and enhancing maritime safety. The vessel is classified by Lloyd's Register SSC, indicating it meets specific maritime standards.
WDS 2024: BAE Systems' Extra Large Autonomous Underwater vehicle tailored for Middle eastern market?
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At the World Defence Show 2024, the Herne, an Extra Large Autonomous Underwater Vehicle (XLAUV), was featured, highlighting advancements in underwater military technology.
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U.S. and British forces launched a series of additional strikes on Houthi targets in Yemen in response to continuing attacks on shipping in the Red Sea and the Gulf of Aden, Jim Garamone, U.S. Department of Defense, reports. "These strikes are intended to further disrupt and degrade the capabilities of the Iranian-backed Houthi militia to conduct their reckless and destabilizing attacks against U.S. and international vessels lawfully transiting the Red Sea," Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III said in a statement released by the Pentagon. The Houthis receive equipment, training, intelligence and money from Iran.
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Naval Group's showcasing of the Belgian minehunter Oostende (M940) model at the World Defense Show (WDS) 2024. It signifies a strategic move to demonstrate its advanced naval capabilities, particularly in mine countermeasures, to the Saudi and broader Middle East market.
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The Singapore firm ST Engineering's showcase at Word Defense Show 2024, the Fearless 60 Patrol Vessel, a marine vessel designed for various operational capabilities.
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At the World Defense Show 2024, the Saudi branch of the South African firm Milkor unveiled a new variant of the Milkor IPC. We can see that it is equipped with a naval gun and potential unmanned underwater vehicles.
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According to information published by CNN on February 1, 2024, the Arleigh Burke class destroyer USS Gravely, narrowly avoided a missile strike by the Houthis in the Red Sea, marking the closest such encounter yet. The missile, intercepted just a mile away, necessitated the use of the ship's Close-In Weapon System (CIWS) for defense.
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According to information published by the UK MoD on January 29, 2024, the Royal Navy Littoral Response Group (South), featuring Merlin helicopters, recently completed a productive four-day visit to Albania.
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During the night of January 31 to February 1, 2024, a special operation conducted by Group 13 of the special intelligence unit of the Ukrainian Ministry of Defense destroyed the Russian Black Sea Fleet's Tarantul class corvette Ivanovets. The attack took place at the roadstead of Lake Donuzlav in Crimea, which is currently occupied by Russia.
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According to a PR published by Thordon Bearings on January 31, 2024, the Mexican Navy has entered into a contract with the Canadian firm for the supply of SXL wear rings, which are to be fitted into the waterjet propulsion nozzles of 25 interceptor patrol vessels.
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According to information published by CNA on January 31, 2024, Taiwan's Navy Marine Corps executed an enhanced combat readiness exercise today, focusing on 'Joint Firepower Strikes' in the waters of Zuoying Harbor. The exercise involved defensive mine-laying and the protection of M109 assault boats at sea. A significant highlight was the transformation of anti-ship missiles into mobile missile vehicles.
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According to information published by the Belgian Navy on January 31, 2024, a traditional keel-laying ceremony took place in Concarneau for the BNS Brugge, the third Belgian rMCM Vessel to enter production.
