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NAVAL NEWS AUGUST 2023
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According to information published by Defence Express on August 21, 2023, Ukraine has been actively deploying Unmanned Surface Vehicles (USVs) equipped with advanced weaponry against Russian occupying forces, targeting both infrastructure and enemy vessels. One of the significant enhancements to these USVs is the integration of the "Shmel-M" rocket flamethrowers.
According to information published by the US DoD on August 18, 2023, the Navy had christened the future USS Ted Stevens (DDG 128) during a CDT ceremony in Pascagoula, Mississippi.
According to information published by the Australian DoD on August 18, 2023, Australia is investing over $1.7 billion in advanced weapons, including the purchase of more than 200 Tomahawk cruise missiles from the U.S. for its Hobart-class destroyers.
According to information published by General Dynamics Electric Boat on August 17, 2023, the company proudly announces the keel laying of the forthcoming USS Tang. The SSN 805 Tang will be the third U.S. Navy submarine to bear this illustrious name.
According to information published by Press Trust of India on August 17, 2023, the Chief of Naval Staff Admiral R Hari Kumar confirmed the imminent launch of the seventh and final stealth frigate under Project 17 Alpha (P17A) which is scheduled for September 1.
According to a PR published by HII on August 18, 2023, in a move to enhance their underwater exploration and mapping capabilities, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) has contracted HII for the provision of two REMUS 620 unmanned underwater vehicles (UUVs). The manufacturing process, is set to culminate in 2024.
According to information published by Tass on August 18, 2023, the Ruselectronics holding company, part of Rostec, has commenced overseas deliveries of its export version of the integrated communication system R-760, designed for equipping a variety of vessels, including high-rank warships.
According to information published by the Canadian DoD on August 13, 2023, His Majesty’s Canadian Ships (HMCS) Ottawa and Vancouver, together with the Naval Replenishment Unit Motor Vessel (MV) Asterix, set sail from Esquimalt to the Indo-Pacific Region.
According to information published by Radio New Zealand on August 18, 2023, New Zealand is set to host two Indian naval vessels, INS Kolkata and INS Sahyadri, later this month. This marks the first visit by Indian naval ships to the country since 2016. The vessels are scheduled for a four-day resupply stop.
According to information published by Dzen on August 16, 2023, a new compact universal torpedo was showcased for the first time at the Army 2023. This torpedo, developed in Russia, can be used to combat both underwater and surface drones.
According to information published by the Indian presidency on August 17, 2023, Smt Droupadi Murmu, attended the launch of the Vindhyagiri at Garden Reach Shipbuilders Engineers Limited in Kolkata, West Bengal. This vessel is the sixth ship under Project 17A of the Indian Navy.
According to a PR published by Saab on August 17, 2023, the firm marked the commencement of the production of the first of four composite masts destined for the Finnish Navy's upcoming vessels, with a ceremony at their Karlskrona facility.
According to information published by LIGA on August 16, 2023, the Ukrainian Naval Forces have successfully disabled five of the six major Russian landing ships since the onset of Russia's full-scale war against Ukraine.
According to information published by Top War on August 17, 2023, Russia has introduced a multifunctional unmanned surface vehicle (USV) based on the "Vizir" platform.
According to a PR published by Babcock on August 17, 2023, the international defense firm, and PGZ SA, one of Europe's largest defense groups, have solidified their strategic partnership by entering a Framework Agreement aimed at establishing a Joint Venture (JV).
According to information published by the Ukrainian government on August 16, 2023, Ukraine's Unmanned surface vehicles, which successfully targeted the Crimean Bridge as well as the Russian landing ship "Olenegorsky Miner" and the tanker "SIG", were developed in-house by the Security Service of Ukraine (SBU).
According to information published by Top War on August 16, 2023, a Naval Remote Controlled Weapon Station (RCWS) designed to defend small ships and boats from surface and aerial threats, including drones, was unveiled at the "Army-2023" forum.
According to information published by the Indonesian MoD on August 16, 2023, the Navy commissions the two new Pulau Fani class (modified Frankenthal class) mine countermeasures vessels KRI Pulau Fani and KRI Pulau Fanildo.
According to a PR published by PGZ on August 16, 2023, the groundbreaking ceremony for the construction of the first Type 31 frigate for the Polish Navy was held at PGZ War Shipyard.
According to a PR published by HII on August 15, 2023, Ingalls Shipbuilding, a division of HII, has successfully launched the Navy's latest Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer, named Ted Stevens (DDG 128).
