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NAVAL NEWS SEPTEMBER 2023
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According to a PR published by Lockheed Martin on September 29, 2023, the firm in collaboration with the U.S. Navy, recently announced the successful launch of the Trident II D5 Life Extension Fleet Ballistic Missile (FBM). This test launch took place in the Pacific Ocean near the California coast.
According to information published by the US DoD on September 29, 2023, the Navy's latest guided missile destroyer, the future USS Jack H. Lucas (DDG 125), embarked on its maiden voyage from the Huntington Ingalls Industries’ Ingalls Shipbuilding Division yard.
According to information published by OCCAR on September 29, 2023, the Final Official Acceptance (FOA) ceremony for the third Multipurpose Patrol Ship (PPA3), named Raimondo Montecuccoli, was held at Muggiano Shipyard in La Spezia.
According to information published by Opex360 on September 29, 2023, the FREMM DA frigate Alsace, successfully conducted a technical and operational evaluation launch of the EXOCET Mer-Mer 40 Block 3C missile off the coast of Toulon and the DGA Missile Test site.
According to information published by Chinamil on September 29, 2023, China and Saudi Arabia are set to conduct their "Blue Sword-2023" joint naval special operations training this coming October in Zhanjiang, Guangdong province.
According to information published by the UK MoD on September 29, 2023, Romania has acquired two notable minehunters from the UK's Defence Equipment Sales Authority (DESA).
According to a PR published by Naval Group on September 28, 2023, Nanyang Technological University, Singapore (NTU Singapore) and French shipbuilder Naval Group have initiated a partnership to develop autonomous technologies specifically for marine navigation and unmanned vehicles. The collaboration involves a commitment of S$ 2.3 million.
According to information published by IAI on September 28, 2023, the Israeli company teamed up with Germany's Atlas Elektronik to introduce the BlueWhale autonomous submarine during the NATO exercise, REPMUS23.
According to information published by the US DoD on September 28, 2023, the U.S. Naval Forces and the Royal Bahrain Navy jointly executed a search and rescue (SAR) exercise in the Arabian Gulf.
According to a PR published by BAE Systems on September 27, 2023, during a recent major NATO maritime exercise in Portugal, the firm in partnership with Malloy Aeronautics unveiled their latest achievement: the T-600 electric uncrewed demonstrator aircraft.
According to information published by Taiwan News on September 28, 2023, Taiwan launched the first Hai Kun-class submarine, also known as the Indigenous Defense Submarine (IDS) program.
According to information published by Dzen on September 27, 2023, Russia's Ministry of Defense reported the launch of two Karakurt class corvettes, Rzhev and Udomlya, at the Amur Shipbuilding Plant in Komsomolsk-on-Amur. These vessels are designated for the Pacific Fleet.
According to information published by the U.S. DoD on September 27, 2023, the U.S. Navy and the Republic of Korea (ROK) Navy concluded a multi-domain bilateral exercise on Sept. 27, nearing the 70-year anniversary of the two countries’ Oct. 1, 1953 Mutual Defense Treaty.
According to a PR published on September 27, 2023, Damen Naval has confirmed a partnership with Heinen & Hopman, securing their expertise for the forthcoming Anti-Submarine Warfare (ASW) Frigates project.
According to information published by Ekathimerini on September 21, 2023, the inaugural Greek FDI (Belharra-class) frigate Kimon, is poised for its official launch on October 4th at the Lorient shipyard.
According to a video published by the South Korean MoD on September 26, 2023, at the military parade, South Korea presented its latest maritime defense innovation: the Anti-Submarine Warfare Unmanned Underwater Vehicle (ASWUUV).
According to information published by the Times of India on September 27, 2023, the Indian Navy has formally proposed the construction of a second indigenous aircraft carrier to the government. This vessel, estimated to cost over Rs 40,000 crore, is set to be built at Cochin Shipyard (CSL).
According to a PR published by Babcock Canada on September 27, 2023, the firm is joining forces with Hanwha Ocean in a series of international symposiums focused on submarine in-service support.
According to a PR published by HII on September 26, 2023, Newport News Shipbuilding Division, in collaboration with General Dynamics Electric Boat, has intensified its efforts to incorporate 3D printing into the shipbuilding process for nuclear-powered submarines.
According to information published by Telegraf on September 26, 2023, the Ukrainian military is currently testing an underwater drone, "Marichka", which is reportedly resistant to certain electronic warfare systems.
