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NAVAL NEWS MARCH 2024
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According to information published by Saildrone on March 7, 2024, the firm has has unveiled a new class of its Surveyor unmanned surface vehicles (USVs), designed for autonomous deep-water ocean mapping and maritime defense and security tasks.
According to a PR published by Voith on March March 12, 2024, the firm has been selected to provide the propulsion package for the Spanish Navy's new submarine rescue vessel, the BAM IS (Buque de Acción Marítima de Intervención Subacuática), a project overseen by Spain's National Armament Directorate (DGAM).
According to information published by the Chinese MoD on March 11, 2024, China, Iran, and Russia have initiated joint naval exercises in the Gulf of Oman, set to run from March 11 to 15.
According to information published by Ukrainska Pravda on March 12, 2024, the Ukrainian Air Forces successfully targeted and destroyed the Russian-flagged tanker Mechanic Pogodin on the Kinburn Spit, which had been repurposed by the Russians as a command post.
According to information published by Izvestia on March 11, 2024, the Russian Naval Forces are on the verge of incorporating a maritime version of the kamikaze drone, with the development phase nearing its conclusion.
According to information published by the Ukrainian government on March 9, 2024, during his official visit to Turkey, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy inspected the construction of two corvettes for the Ukrainian Navy at a shipyard in Istanbul.
According to information published by the Turkish MoD on March 9, 2024, the Turkish minehunter TCG Anamur, assigned to the Standing NATO Mine Countermeasures Group 2, conducted joint training exercises with the Greek naval unit HS EVROPI in the Aegean Sea.
According to a PR published by Navantia on March 7, 2024, the Spanish shipbuilder has handed over the fifth and final corvette, HMS UNAYZAH, to the Royal Saudi Naval Forces (RSNF) during a ceremony at the King Faisal Naval Base in Jeddah.
According to information published by the French MoD on March 9, 2024, a multi-mission frigate patrolling the Gulf of Aden as part of the European operation ASPIDES detected and destroyed four combat drones. These drones, approaching in a tactical formation and identified as coming from Yemen, were neutralized by the frigate and French fighter jets in an act of self-defense.
According to information published by the Belgian MoD on March 7, 2024, the Belgian Karel Doorman class frigate Louise-Marie left Zeebrugge for a mission in the Red Sea and the Strait of Hormuz.
According to information published by the UK MoD on March 11, 2024, the Defense Science and Technology Laboratory (dstl) has declassified a video of a successful test of the DragonFire Laser Directed Energy Weapon (LDEW) system.
According to a PR published by Thales on March 11, 2024, the company has completed the development of the Expeditionary Portable Operations Centre (e-POC) for the French Navy, a system designed to enhance mine countermeasure missions using unmanned underwater vehicles (UUVs).
On March 7, 2024, the US State Department announced the approval of a Foreign Military Sale to the Republic of Korea, valued at an estimated $170.6 million. The sale includes the provision of five BQM-177A and several GQM-163 Subsonic Sea-Skimming Aerial Targets (SSATs) intended for use with South Korea's KDX-III Batch-II Aegis-class destroyers.
In an ambitious program aimed at modernizing the Royal Netherlands Navy's submarine fleet, a tight competition unfolds among several defense industry giants. Named the "Walrus Replacement Program," this initiative seeks to replace the four Walrus-class submarines currently in service, with deployment scheduled to begin in 2025. With a budget of 2.5 billion euros, the focus is on technology transfers and the involvement of the local naval industry in constructing and maintaining future vessels.
In a significant demonstration of unity and strength, NATO forces are currently participating in the expansive military exercise known as Steadfast Defender 2024. This exercise involves 90000 soldiers from 31 countries and for the first time Sweden in a six-month exercise from January to May 2024.
As part of the DIMDEX 2024 international maritime defense conference in Doha, where Army Recognition was present, Port Hamad played host to several warships. Below, you will find the list of these ships, as well as in a video published by Army Recognition. DIMDEX is a dynamic platform that engages key decision-makers and leaders in the maritime defense and security industry. It provides exhibitors with the opportunity to showcase their latest and most advanced technologies and products to high-level industry personnel, aiming to secure significant agreements and partnerships.
Republic of Korea Marines and Thai marines showcased their expertise in amphibious warfare during an action as part of Cobra Gold 24, held at Hat Yao Beach in Rayong province, Thailand, on March 1, 2024. Showcasing their agility and proficiency in amphibious assault tactics, their demonstration underscored the commitment of regional partners to enhancing interoperability and readiness for amphibious assaults.
During the annual legislative meeting in Beijing, People's Liberation Army (PLA) Navy political commissar Yuan Huazhi revealed China's ambitious plan to develop its fourth aircraft carrier, marking a strategic advancement in its naval capabilities. This fourth carrier is part of China's ambition to develop a blue-water navy.
March 6, 2024 - Ukraine's Military Intelligence (HUR) successfully attacked and destroyed the Russian BYKOV-class patrol ship, SERGEI KOTOV, near the Kerch Straits in the eastern Black Sea on March 5, 2024, marking a significant blow to the Russian naval capabilities in the region. According to the British Army Defence Intelligence's latest updates on Twitter, the HUR utilized 'Magura V5' maritime uncrewed surface vehicles (USV) for the operation, mirroring the technology used in the February 14, 2024, assault on the Russian landing ship, TSEZAR KUNIKOV.
On March 6, 2024, at the Doha International Maritime Defence Exhibition, the Qatari Emiri Navy entered into a contract with Dearsan Shipyard for the development and construction of two 50-meter Fast Attack Craft.
