Sea | Page 94 of 222 | The Defense Post

Nov- 2023 -

22 November

MBDA to Supply CAMM Missiles for Royal Swedish Navy

European arms manufacturer MBDA has received a contract to deliver Common Anti-Air Modular Missiles to the Royal Swedish Navy.

21 November

The German Federal Police's offshore patrol vehicle, Potsdam (BP81), sails in the deep blue-green sea. A relatively fair but hazy sky serves as the far background. The middle of its side has the word "KÜSTENWACHE" painted in white; "BP81" is seen painted right by the front as well.

Juster Domingo

Singapore Acquires Four Offshore Patrol Vessels

Singapore has signed a contract with Fassmer to acquire four new offshore patrol vessels to boost defenses in its congested waters.

21 November

Fast-attack interdiction crafts (FAIC) PG-906 and PG-907 are seen docked in a port, both with two yellow ropes from the ground each tied over their hulls. Their names are painted in white on the side of their bodies. The blue sky acts as a background, with the port's blue-green water peeking on the lower back of the image.

Juster Domingo

Philippines Receives Two Fast-Attack Interdiction Craft From Israel

The Philippine Navy has received two Acero-class gunboats from Israel as part of a nine-vessel acquisition deal with the country.

21 November

Philippine Coast Guard prepares to receive the crew of the USCGC Frederick Hatch (WPC 1143) at the pier in Tacloban, Philippines

Staff Writer With AFP

Philippines Announces Start of Joint Patrols With US Forces

US and Philippine troops began joint maritime and air patrols off the Southeast Asian country as they seek to counter China's growing assertiveness in the region.

21 November

Joe Saballa

Japan Simulates Potential Chinese Attack on ‘Most Vulnerable’ Island

The Japanese military has conducted a maritime drill simulating potential Chinese attacks on an island Tokyo deems “most vulnerable.”

21 November

Joe Saballa

Saab, US Firm to Bolster Australia’s Undersea Warfare Capabilities

Saab and American firm ThayerMahan have agreed to collaborate to bolster Australia’s sovereign undersea warfare capabilities.

20 November

Staff Writer With AFP

China Says Military Operates Lawfully After Australia Sonar Accusation

China said its military has always operated in accordance with international law, after Australia said sonar pulses emitted by a Chinese warship "likely" injured navy divers.

20 November

Rojoef Manuel

Austal Lays Keel for US Navy’s 6th Navajo T-ATS Vessel

Austal has laid the keel for the US Navy’s future USNS Billy Frank Jr. (T-ATS 11) Navajo-class Towing, Salvage and Rescue Ship in Alabama.

17 November

Inder Singh Bisht

UAE Orders Brazilian Anti-Ship Missiles

The United Arab Emirates Armed Forces have signed a letter of intent for the purchase of the National Surface Anti-Ship Missile and its extended-range version.

15 November