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May- 2024 -

7 May

Sea

The dock landing ship USS Carter Hall (LSD-50) is seen sailing in calm waters. The sun, out of frame, shines a birght yellow-orange hue on the waters and the ship. The ship is painted gray, and has the US flag flying at full mast.

BAE Systems to Take on USS Carter Hall Restoration

BAE Systems has signed an $87-million contract with the US Navy to repair the dock landing ship USS Carter Hall (LSD-50).

2 May

Arms

Juster Domingo

US Chooses Kongsberg Remote Turret for Amphibious Combat Vehicle Weaponry

Kongsberg's Protector RT20 remote turret has been installed on a test vehicle for the US' Amphibious Combat Vehicle 30mm Cannon.

Apr- 2024 -

30 April

Sea

Staff Writer With AFP

Italy’s Navy Downs Suspected Houthi Drone Headed for Red Sea Merchant Vessel

An Italian navy frigate shot down a drone in the Red Sea headed in the direction of an escorted merchant ship, Italy's defense ministry said.

25 April

Sea

Pictured: HMS Northumberland at sea on operations. HMS Northumberland is a Royal Navy Type 23 frigate, based in Plymouth. She specialises in hunting submarines and currently has a Royal Navy Merlin embarked for her current taskings.

Juster Domingo

Babcock to Oversee Type 23-Class Refit Support

Babcock has been awarded a contract to manage the UK's Type 23-class Refit Support Group, overseeing the upkeep of the newly-upgraded ships.

23 April

Americas

Joe Saballa

US Navy to Turn Pacific Oil Rigs Into Mobile Military Bases to Counter China

The US Navy will convert its surplus oil rigs in the Pacific into mobile military bases to counter China’s growing influence in the region.

18 April

Africa

Cayor, a 58 S-class offshore patrol vehicle, is seen sailing in green-blue waters. The gray seacraft is accompanied by a much smaller red boat, which is sailing on its right side.

Juster Domingo

Senegal Receives Third 58 S-Class Offshore Patrol Vehicle

Piriou has delivered the third and final 58 S-class offshore patrol vehicle for the Senegalese Armed Forces.

17 April

Sea

UK's HMS Lancaster warship is seen sailing deep blue waters. The gray ship has "F229" painted on its side in black. The background is a dull blue sky covered by dark clouds.

Juster Domingo

Royal Navy Selects SEA for Sonar Software Development

The Royal Navy has tapped Systems Engineering & Assessment to create software that improves its warships' sonar systems.

12 April

Business

An Amphibious Combat Vehicle is seen trudging on ocean waters. The vehicle has four antennae on top of it, all pointing straight up. It's painted in camouflage. A misty mix of white and muddy brown water surrounds it as it traverses the waters.

Juster Domingo

US Orders More Amphibious Combat Vehicles From BAE

BAE Systems has been awarded $25 million to provide the US with more Amphibious Combat Vehicle-Personnel units.

5 April

Middle East

Joe Saballa

Houthi Rebels Could Be Running Low on Weapons: US Commander

Houthi rebels appeared to be running low on drones and anti-ship ballistic missiles months after it began attacks on cargo ships transiting the Red Sea.

3 April

Sea

Juster Domingo

Brazil Launches Third Riachuelo-Class Submarine

Brazil has officially launched Tonelero, the third Riachuelo-class submarine built in collaboration with France, in Rio de Janeiro.

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