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NAVAL NEWS JUNE 2023
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According to information published by the Cadena Ser on June 24, 2023, the Spanish Finance Minister María Jesús Montero announces that July 3 will mark the day for the Moroccan Avante class corvette's steel cutting ceremony at the Navantia San Fernando shipyard.
According to information published by Radio Free Asia on June 27, 2023, the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK) has reported to the International Maritime Organization (IMO) that it plans to construct two new frigates by 2026.
According to information published by the Chinese MoD on June 25, 2023, the 43rd Chinese naval escort taskforce docked in Abidjan, Cote d'Ivoire's economic powerhouse, for a four-day visit aimed at promoting goodwill.
According to a PR published by HENSOLDT on June 26, 2023, the company has been awarded a contract worth over EUR 40 million by the Norwegian Defence Materiel Agency to equip Norwegian Ula class submarines with advanced periscopes and optronic mast systems, enhancing their capabilities and extending their service life.
According to a PR published by UMS Skeldar on June 26, 2023, the Swiss firm and Hydronalix are excited to announce a collaboration agreement at the forthcoming Modern Day Marine event, set to take place in Washington DC, USA.
According to information published by the US DoD on June 26, 2023, the Nimitz class aircraft carrier USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76) has made a scheduled port call in Da Nang, Vietnam. This visit marks the third time that a U.S. aircraft carrier has visited Vietnam since 2018.
According to information published by RIA Novosti on June 26, 2023, testing of the Poseidon underwater drone is scheduled to commence this summer with the participation of the Belgorod nuclear submarine.
According to information published by DVIDS on June 26, 2023, the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Carl M. Levin (DDG 120) was officially commissioned by the U.S. Navy in Baltimore. Following the commissioning, the ship is set to make its way to its home base at Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam in Hawaii.
According to information published by the US DoD on June 23, 2023, the Legend-class cutter USCGC Stratton (WMSL 752) carried out a standard passage through the Taiwan Strait, despite the visit of the United States Secretary of State Anthony Blinken in China.
According to information published by the Belgian MoD on June 23, 2023, the Defense Ministers of the Netherlands and Belgium sign the final agreement for the order of new frigates.
According to a PR published by Austal on June 22, 2023, the firm announces the delivery of the fifth out of eight planned Evolved Cape-class Patrol Boats (ECCPB’s) to the Royal Australian Navy by Austal Australia. This vessel, known as ADV Cape Woolamai, was officially accepted by the Commonwealth of Australia.
According to information published by the New Indian Express on June 20, 2023, India's Prime Minister, Narendra Modi, is expected to disclose an extensive contract for 26 Rafale Marine fighter jets during his trip to France.
According to a PR published by Northrop Grumman Corporation on June 22, 2023, the company has achieved a significant milestone by producing its 2000th solid rocket motor for the U.S. Navy's Trident II D5 Submarine Launched Ballistic Missile (SLBM) program.
On the occasion of King Willem-Alexander of the Netherlands' visit to Antwerp, the Belgian navy took the opportunity to showcase all the unmanned systems it uses. Navy Recognition was able to observe an example of the ROV 7, which Belgium has supplied to Ukraine.
The Russian Navy's Pacific Fleet announced on June 22, 2023, that one of its cutting-edge corvettes of the Steregushchiy class has successfully conducted a series of sea trials, including a successful launch of the "Uran" anti-ship cruise missile. The Ministry of Defense issued an official statement highlighting this achievement.
According to information published by the French MoD on June 21, 2023, a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) for the Mid-Life Upgrade of the Horizon-class ships was signed by General Portolano, representing SGD/DNA, and General Carlier, representing France's DGA.
According to a PR published by EDGE on June 20, 2023, the global leader in advanced technology and defence, has entered into a strategic partnership with the Brazilian Navy for the co-development of cutting-edge long-range anti-ship missiles.
According to a PR published by Leonardo on June 20, 2023, Leonardo and Kawasaki Heavy Industries (KHI) have entered into a contract for additional MCH-101 naval helicopters for the Japanese Maritime Self-Defence Force (JMSDF) and initiated a mid-life update (MLU) program for these helicopters in Japan.
According to a PR published by Northrop Grumman on June 21, 2023, the company has successfully handed over the fourth MQ-4C Triton multi-intelligence drone to the U.S. Navy, pushing towards achieving Initial Operational Capability (IOC) this year.
According to information published by Opex 360 on June 17, 2023, the French Senate requests a study on the continued service of the aircraft carrier Charles de Gaulle beyond 2038.
