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NAVAL NEWS APRIL 2024
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According to information published by the US DoD on April 24, 2024, the Arleigh Burke-class destroyer USS Winston S. Churchill (DDG 81) recently accomplished a key test of its capabilities by intercepting an air target using a fully virtualized Aegis Combat System. This event occurred during the ship's final phase of Combat System Ship Qualification Trials.
According to information published by the Canadian DoD on April 26, 2024, during the 21st session of the Ukraine Defense Contact Group, convened virtually by U.S. Defense Secretary Lloyd J. Austin III, Canada's National Defence Minister, the Honourable Bill Blair, announced an upcoming increase in military aid to Ukraine.
According to information published by the Dutch MoD on April 24, 2024, the joint support ship HNLMS Karel Doorman has set sail to participate in the European Union's Operation Aspides, commencing its activites in the Red Sea in the upcoming month. She will be stationed there until the end of August.
According to information published by NATO on April 29, 2024, Standing NATO Mine Counter Measures Group 2 (SNMCMG2) participated in the multinational Exercise Olives Noires, hosted by the French Navy off the southern coasts of Toulon and Sete.
According to information published by the Ukrainian MoD on April 26, 2024, the Russian Navy has redeployed two submarines capable of launching Kalibr missiles in the Black Sea.
According to information published by the UK MoD on April 27, 2024, HMS Diamond, a Type 45 destroyer of the Royal Navy, utilized its Sea Viper missile system to intercept and destroy a missile launched by Houthi forces.
According to information published by Sebastien Lecornu on April 26, 2024, the initial orders for a new generation of aircraft carriers have been placed. Naval Group, Chantiers de l’Atlantique, and Technicatome have received notifications to begin long-term services, including the development of nuclear propulsion systems.
According to information published by Austal Australia on April 29, 2024, Austal Australia has successfully launched the 7th Evolved Cape-class Patrol Boat, named the future ADV Cape Solander.
On April 26, 2024, the "Nikolai Kamov," the first and only vessel of Project 14400 designed for training naval helicopter pilots, was launched by the Ship Repair and Shipbuilding Corporation at their facility in Gorodets, Nizhny Novgorod region. This ship, named after aircraft designer Nikolai Ilyich Kamov, was laid down on June 28, 2018, and left the boathouse on October 18, 2021.
As reported by Yonhap News Agency on April 26, 2024, South Korea plans to enhance its missile defense capabilities by purchasing Standard Missile-3 (SM-3) interceptors from the United States. The defense procurement agency of South Korea has indicated that this missile system will be procured through intergovernmental military sales and is expected to be operational by 2030, at an estimated cost of $583.4 million.
According to a PR published by HII on April 25, 2024, the company confirmed that its Newport News Shipbuilding division has officially handed over the Virginia-class fast-attack submarine, named New Jersey (SSN 796), to the U.S. Navy.
According to a PR published by Babcock on April 25, 2024, the firm has secured the contract to oversee the entire maintenance and regeneration of the Type 23 frigates for the Royal Navy. This new role allows Babcock to manage all aspects of vessel upkeep from start to finish, streamlining the handover process to the ship’s crew.
According to information published by 高天SEK on April 24, 204, China has reported a significant breakthrough in laser propulsion systems for submarines.
According to information published by the UK Gov on April 23, 2024, during his visit to Poland, Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has revealed a record-breaking military support package for Ukraine. This package encompasses 60 watercraft, featuring offshore raiding craft, rigid raiding craft, and dive boats, along with several maritime guns.
According to information published by the US DoD on April 25, 2024, an MCM USV (Mine Countermeasures Unmanned Surface Vessel) was recently hoisted aboard the littoral combat ship USS Canberra (LCS 30) in San Diego.
According to information published by Radio Free Europe on April 23, 2024, recent satellite images analyzed by OSINT researcher MT Anderson indicate that the Russian rescue ship Kommuna has sustained minimal damage despite being involved in an incident.
According to information published by the EU on April 25, 2024, the Greek Hydra class frigate Hydra engaged two unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) that posed a threat to a merchant vessel it was protecting in the Gulf of Aden. The frigate successfully shot down one of the UAVs, while the second UAV altered its course after the engagement.
According to information published by Radio Equinoccio on April 24, 2024, the Ecuadorian Navy is reportedly in negotiations to purchase two Maestrale-class frigates, the F 571 Grecale and the F 572 Libeccio, currently in service with the Italian Navy.
According to information published by the French MoD on April 23, 2024, two ships from the Carrier Strike Group launched anti-air missiles in a scenario that simulated real-world aerial threats.
According to information published by Kongsberg on April 24, 2024, the firm has successfully concluded factory acceptance testing for the inaugural production model of the HUGIN Endurance, an innovative long-range Autonomous Underwater Vehicle (AUV).
