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NAVAL NEWS AUGUST 2021
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According to information published by the U.S. Navy on August 23, 2021, USS America (LHA 6), the Navy’s only forward-deployed amphibious assault ship, conducted a bilateral fueling-at-sea (FAS) with the Royal Navy destroyer HMS Defender (D36) while operating with elements of the HMS Queen Elizabeth (R08) Carrier Strike Group (CSG-21) in the Philippine Sea.
According to information published by the Royal Malaysian Navy on August 20, 2021, the KD Lekir successfully test-fired three anti-ship missiles to show its preparation with intrusions into its South China Sea territory.
The ZALA Aero Company integrated into the Kalashnikov Group within Russia’s Rostec state hi-tech corporation is developing a naval version of the KUB-BLA combat unmanned aerial vehicle that will be the first Russian-made drone of the type, Company Chief for Special Projects Nikita Khamitov said at the Army 2021 forum.
According to a press release published by Hensoldt on August 24, 2021, the sensor solutions provider, together with Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI), is supplying new radars to the German Navy to modernise the sensor technology of the F124 air defence frigates. The Federal Office of Bundeswehr Equipment, Information Technology and Operation (BAAINBw) has placed an order worth approximately 200 million euros for the delivery and installation of four sensor systems consisting of radar and IFF system respectively.
According to information published by the Philippine News Agency on August 24, 2021, BRP Antonio Luna (FF-151), the Philippine Navy's new guided-missile frigate, has joined two Indian Navy ships in a maritime exercise at the West Philippine Sea.
The newly developed Close-in AirDefense System (CIADS), LEVENT; by Roketsan represents the first stage in the development of a new system and new missile solutions aimed at meeting the close-in air defence needs of the Turkish Navy. The system follows in the footsteps of the SUNGUR System, which was developed to address the needs of land elements. After entering mass production, SUNGUR has performed well and achieved considerable successes in its land vehicle applications.
According to information published by Tass on August 23, 2021, Russian President Vladimir Putin gave a command via a video conference to lay six combat ships for the Russian Navy at three shipyards.
According to information published by the U.S. Department of Defense on August 19, 2021, the Navy’s Unmanned Carrier Aviation program completed its first aerial refueling flight with an E-2D aircraft at Mid-America Airport in Mascoutah, Illinois.
According to information published by the U.S. Navy on August 18, 2021, sailors aboard the America-class amphibious assault ship USS Tripoli (LHA 7) completed the ship’s first-ever Combat System Ship Qualification Trials (CSSQT) earlier this month.
According to a press release published by Leonardo DRS on August 20, 2021, the firm has successfully completed formal interoperability testing of its Link-22 Signal Processing Controller (SPC) within the NATO Improved Link Eleven (NILE) Link-22 Network. Compliance with this standard allows Leonardo DRS to provide world-class production of the technology and full interoperability with all NATO and allied partners supporting operations and exercises in the INDOPACOM theater.
According to a tweet published by the Portuguese Navy on August 23, 2021, Tejo-class NRP Douro is in the Desertas Islands. The ship will be committed to safeguarding human life in the sea, patrolling and surveillance of maritime spaces, in particular in the activity of fishing and suppression of illicit acts, in the control of navigation, prevention, and combating maritime pollution.
According to information published by Tass on August 23, 2021, the minesweeper Georgy Kurbatov has joined the Russian Navy, the Baltic Fleet’s press office said. The flag-raising ceremony took place at the Baltic Fleet’s main base in Baltiysk.
The Turkish company STM showcases a model of TS1700 submarine during IDEF, the International Defense Exhibition that was held in Istanbul, Turkey from 17 to 20 August 2021.
According to information published by the Indonesian Navy (TNI AL) on August 21, 2021, Klewang-class fast attack craft, KRI Golok was launched by PT Lundin Industry Invest.
According to information released by the United States Department of Defense (DoD) on August 20, 2021, United Kingdom (U.K.) Carrier Strike Group (CSG 21) and USS America Expeditionary Strike Group (AMA ESG) with embarked 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit, begin multinational advanced aviation operations in support of Large Scale Global Exercise (LSGE) 21.
According to information released by Huntington Ingalls on August 21, 2021, American shipyard Huntington Ingalls Industries has announced that its Ingalls Shipbuilding division christened amphibious transport dock for U.S. Navy Fort Lauderdale (LPD 28).
According to information published by the InfoDefensa website on August 22, 2021, the SIMA Callao shipyard from Peru has successfully completed the hull and maintenance work on the guided missile frigate FM-55 BAP Aguirre of the Peruvian Navy, formerly Orsa F-567 of the Italian Navy.
At IDEF, the International Defense Exhibition, Roketsan displays Orka Lightweight Torpedo, to replace the U.S.-made MK46 Lightweight Torpedo that is the backbone of the United States Navy's lightweight anti-submarine warfare torpedo inventory and is the NATO standard.
Meteksan Defence showcases a submarine sonar system at the International Defense Exhibition, IDEX 2021. The firm was assigned by the Defence Industries Presidency of the Republic of Turkey with the approach of "Turkey's Underwater Center of Excellence", transfers its sonar capabilities for surface platforms to submarine platforms.
The firm Roketsan showcases Akya heavy class torpedo during the International Defense Exhibition, IDEX 2021. Roketsan Roket Sanayii ve Ticaret A.S. is a major Turkish weapons manufacturer and defense contractor based in Ankara.
