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NAVAL NEWS APRIL 2024
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On April 26, 2024, the "Nikolai Kamov," the first and only vessel of Project 14400 designed for training naval helicopter pilots, was launched by the Ship Repair and Shipbuilding Corporation at their facility in Gorodets, Nizhny Novgorod region. This ship, named after aircraft designer Nikolai Ilyich Kamov, was laid down on June 28, 2018, and left the boathouse on October 18, 2021.
As reported by Yonhap News Agency on April 26, 2024, South Korea plans to enhance its missile defense capabilities by purchasing Standard Missile-3 (SM-3) interceptors from the United States. The defense procurement agency of South Korea has indicated that this missile system will be procured through intergovernmental military sales and is expected to be operational by 2030, at an estimated cost of $583.4 million.
According to a PR published by HII on April 25, 2024, the company confirmed that its Newport News Shipbuilding division has officially handed over the Virginia-class fast-attack submarine, named New Jersey (SSN 796), to the U.S. Navy.
According to a PR published by Babcock on April 25, 2024, the firm has secured the contract to oversee the entire maintenance and regeneration of the Type 23 frigates for the Royal Navy. This new role allows Babcock to manage all aspects of vessel upkeep from start to finish, streamlining the handover process to the ship’s crew.
According to information published by 高天SEK on April 24, 204, China has reported a significant breakthrough in laser propulsion systems for submarines.
According to information published by the UK Gov on April 23, 2024, during his visit to Poland, Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has revealed a record-breaking military support package for Ukraine. This package encompasses 60 watercraft, featuring offshore raiding craft, rigid raiding craft, and dive boats, along with several maritime guns.
According to information published by the US DoD on April 25, 2024, an MCM USV (Mine Countermeasures Unmanned Surface Vessel) was recently hoisted aboard the littoral combat ship USS Canberra (LCS 30) in San Diego.
According to information published by Radio Free Europe on April 23, 2024, recent satellite images analyzed by OSINT researcher MT Anderson indicate that the Russian rescue ship Kommuna has sustained minimal damage despite being involved in an incident.
According to information published by the EU on April 25, 2024, the Greek Hydra class frigate Hydra engaged two unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) that posed a threat to a merchant vessel it was protecting in the Gulf of Aden. The frigate successfully shot down one of the UAVs, while the second UAV altered its course after the engagement.
According to information published by Radio Equinoccio on April 24, 2024, the Ecuadorian Navy is reportedly in negotiations to purchase two Maestrale-class frigates, the F 571 Grecale and the F 572 Libeccio, currently in service with the Italian Navy.
According to information published by the French MoD on April 23, 2024, two ships from the Carrier Strike Group launched anti-air missiles in a scenario that simulated real-world aerial threats.
According to information published by Kongsberg on April 24, 2024, the firm has successfully concluded factory acceptance testing for the inaugural production model of the HUGIN Endurance, an innovative long-range Autonomous Underwater Vehicle (AUV).
According to information published by the US Department of Homeland Security on April 23, 2024, the U.S. Coast Guard has officially added the U.S. Coast Guard Cutter Calhoun (WMSL 759) to its fleet. The ceremony, held at Coast Guard Base Charleston, was presided over by Adm. Linda Fagan, the Commandant of the Coast Guard.
According to a PR published by Austal Australia on April 23, 2024, the company has recently completed the sea trials of Sentinel, a remotely operated and autonomous vessel, as part of the Patrol Boat Autonomy Trial (PBAT).
According to information published by the Canadian DoD on April 23, 2024, the Halifax class frigate HMCS Regina has returned to operational status following a prolonged period of dockside maintenance.
According to a PR published by Naval Group on April 23, 2024, the first block of the Hellenic Ship (HS) Formion, the third Defense and Intervention Frigate (FDI) intended for the Hellenic Navy, was laid at its Lorient shipyard.
According to information published by HHI on April 22, 2024, the consortium formed by HHI and LIGNEX1 has been selected as the preferred bidder to develop an Unmanned Surface Vehicle (USV) for integration with the surface fleet of the Republic of Korea Navy.
According to information published by the French MFA on April 22, 2024, the Floreal class frigate Vendemiaire has arrived in Puerto Princesa, Palawan, to participate in the Balikatan exercises alongside various partners. It marks the first occasion that France will participate in these exercises.
According to information published by the UK MoD on April 23, 2024, the naming ceremony of HMS Agamemnon, the sixth Astute-class submarine, took place in Barrow-in-Furness, attended by Defence Minister J. Cartlidge.
According to information published by the Norwegian Armed Forces on April 19, 2024, British naval and air units are currently participating in joint exercises with the Norwegian Navy to maintain rapid response readiness along the Norwegian coast. The exercise, named Tamber Shield, is part of the Joint Expeditionary Force (JEF) initiative and is taking place in coastal areas outside Bergen.
