NAVAL NEWS MARCH 2024

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Babcock announced on March 1, 2024, that it has been awarded a contract by the UK's Submarine Delivery Agency to undertake the second Long Overhaul Period and Refuel (LOP(R)) for HMS Victorious, one of the UK's Vanguard-class nuclear-powered ballistic missile submarines (SSBNs). The full-cost recovery contract is valued at approximately EUR 654 million.

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The Dutch State Secretary of Defense, Christophe van der Maat, announced in a letter to the parliament on Friday that the Netherlands plans to order four new air-defense frigates for over €3.5 billion ($3.8 billion US) to replace its current fleet. The Dutch Defense Ministry aims to collaborate with the local shipbuilder Damen Naval for the naval platform and Thales for the surface warfare system, although agreements with these companies are yet to be finalized, the government indicated. The four existing air-defense frigates will be replaced sequentially, with the first new unit expected to become operational in 2036.

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The French Naval Forces are nearing the completion of testing for the "Duguay-Trouin", the second nuclear-powered attack submarine of the Suffren class under the Barracuda program, a crucial step before it is declared ready for active service. Announced last August by the General Directorate for Armament (DGA), the delivery of this submarine to the Navy marked a significant milestone, though the submarine has since maintained a low profile, in line with the customary secrecy surrounding the movements of nuclear submarines.

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According to information published by the Australian government on March 5, 2024, the prime ministers of Singapore and Australia convened in Melbourne for the 9th Australia-Singapore Annual Leaders' Meeting. This year's gathering coincided with Prime Minister Lee's visit to Melbourne for the ASEAN-Australia Special Summit, hosted by Prime Minister Albanese. Singapore has offered to facilitate port visits for Australia's future conventionally-armed, nuclear-powered submarines when they become operational.

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Milkor, a leading light in aerospace and defence technology, is excited to showcase its most recent innovations at Dimdex 2024 in Qatar. The highlight of their exhibition is the Milkor 380 unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV), accompanied by a comprehensive selection of 40mm weaponry systems and scale models of the Milkor IPC and Milkor 4x4.

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As reported by Caiyunxiangjiang on February 29, 2024, a new video has provided a clearer perspective on the J-35 mockup situated on the deck of the Liaoning aircraft carrier, suggesting that the vessel, after its return to sea, is undergoing deck-handling trials. This development is pivotal, as it suggests a shift from previous plans which anticipated the deployment of the J-35 on China’s forthcoming generation of carriers, specifically designed with catapult systems as opposed to the existing ski-jump ramps.

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As reported by NATO on February 26, 2024, in Catania, Italy, the Mediterranean Sea is the setting for a significant NATO exercise known as Dynamic Manta 24. This event has gathered ships, submarines, aircraft, and personnel to participate in an exercise aimed at preparing NATO submarine crews to deal with potential underwater threats. The exercise is notable for its scale and complexity in the region, focusing on enhancing allied capabilities in submarine warfare.

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