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NAVAL NEWS NOVEMBER 2022
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According to information published by the US Navy on November 16, 2022, sailors assigned to the first-in-class aircraft carrier USS Gerald R. Ford (CVN 78) and the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Thomas Hudner (DDG 116) arrived in Portsmouth, U.K. for a scheduled port visit.
According to information published by Interfax on November 16, 2022, the Project 636.3 (Improved Kilo-class) diesel-electric submarine Ufa, built for the Pacific Fleet, joined the Russian Navy.
According to information published by Opex 360 on November 16, 2022, the French Defence Procurement Agency (DGA) has received the Ophrys class VSP Ophrys built by Merre Shipyard.
According to information published by the Indian government on November 15, 2022, the third edition of the ‘Pan-India’ Coastal Defence Exercise ‘Sea Vigil-22’ will be conducted on 15-16 Nov 22. This National Level Coastal Defence Exercise was conceptualised in 2018 to validate various measures that have been instituted towards enhancing maritime security.
According to information published by the UK MoD on November 15, 2022, Royal Navy warships have begun their World Cup security mission, spending the next two months safeguarding the waters around host nation Qatar.
According to information published by the Finnish MoD on November 15, 2022, the autumn’s main exercise Freezing Winds 22 to be led by the Finnish Navy will take place from 22 November to 2 December 2022. Troops from the Finnish Navy, Army and Air Force as well as a great number of international partners will take part in this international naval exercise.
According to a PR published by BAE Systems on November 15, 2022, the UK Ministry of Defence has awarded a £4.2bn contract to BAE Systems to manufacture the next five City Class Type 26 frigates for the Royal Navy in Glasgow.
According to a tweet published by Louis Cheung on November 15, 2022, the Type 071 amphibious transport dock (LPD) purchased by Thailand has undergone sea trials and will be delivered to the Thai Navy soon.
According to information published by Tass on November 15, 2022, Alexandrite-class minesweeper (project 12700), Anatoly Shlemov of the Pacific fleet sailed out to Peter the Great Bay for factory trials.
Since 1996, Airshow China has successfully taken place for 13 sessions in a row. In 2022, the China Shipbuilding Industry Corporation (CSIC) unveils the new Haishan (Poseidon) 6000 Unmanned Underwater Vehicle.
Elettronica has signed a contract to equip two Indonesian Navy 90m Offshore Patrol Vessels currently under construction at PT Daya Radar Utama shipyard with its Naval Radar Electronic CounterMeasures systems and further 90m Offshore Patrol Vessels are expected to be built by Indonesian shipyards for the Navy.
According to a PR published by STM on November 14, 2022, the leading companies in the Turkish defence sector, will be bringing its naval platforms and tactical mini-UAV systems to the IDEAS 2022 exhibition in Pakistan.
China International Aviation & Aerospace Exhibition (Airshow China) is the only international aerospace trade show approved by the Chinese central government, with support from Chinese aerospace industries. On the occasion, China Shipbuilding Industry Corporation is displaying its ET80 anti-submarine torpedo.
According to information published by the Global Times on November 11, 2022, the Anhui, the Chinese People's Liberation Army (PLA) Navy's third Type 075 amphibious assault ship, recently conducted realistic combat-oriented training, the PLA Navy announced.
According to information published by Tass on November 14, 2022, Liana naval space intelligence system will be soon deployed. The Defense Ministry has accepted the first Pion-NKS intelligence satellite and the second one is being discussed.
According to a tweet published by Chris Cavas on November 8, 2022, the US Coast Guard commissioned the 50th Sentinel-class cutter William Chadwick.
According to information published by the German MoD on November 10, 2022, the German Navy receives the first 600 Rolling Airframe Missiles Block 2B for its frigates.
According to information published by Tass on November 10, 2022, the new Project 705BM tug RB-62 will join the Baltic Fleet’s auxiliary forces by the end of 2022 in accordance with the state defense order.
According to a tweet published by the French MoD on November 9, 2022, the Defense Procurement Agency has received the fourth NH90 MR1 upgrade military helicopter.
According to a tweet published by Mahmoud Gamal on November 10, 2022, the second MEKO A-200 class frigate ENS Al-Qahhar has started its sea trials.
