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Sep- 2018 -20 September
Russia launches second Kalibr missile-equipped attack submarine after 13 years
Russia launched the Kronshtadt, the second Lada-class diesel-electric attack submarine equipped with Kalibr cruise missiles
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17 September
Japan carries out first submarine exercise in disputed South China Sea
Japan has carried out its first submarine drill in the South China Sea, with the Kuroshio joining three warships near China-controlled Scarborough Shoal
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14 September
South Korea launches its first missile-capable attack submarine
South Korea launched its first ever missile-capable attack submarine, despite a recent diplomatic thaw with the nuclear-armed North
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Aug- 2018 -27 August
India approves $6.6 billion procurement of helicopters, artillery and missile systems
India's Defence Acquisition Council approved the procurement of helicopters, artillery and missile systems for a total of $6.6 billion, the Ministry of Defence said
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13 August
India approves plan for $700 million acquisition of 6 next-generation offshore patrol vessels
India approved a plan for the procurement of six Next Generation Offshore Patrol Vessels for the Indian Navy at a cost of Rs. 4941 crore ($706.5 million)
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10 August
Philippine Navy test-fires first Spike missile from MPAC gunboat
The Philippine Navy tested its first Spike short-range surface-to-surface missile from a gunboat during an exercise in Bataan
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10 August
Mexico to purchase Evolved Seasparrow missiles for new Sigma-class ships
The US approved a $41 million sale of Evolved Seasparrow tactical missiles (ESSM) to Mexico for its new Sigma 10514 Class corvettes
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2 August
South Korea deploys warship to Libya after kidnapping of foreign engineers
Seoul deployed a warship to Libya in an apparent show of force to secure the release of a South Korean man kidnapped with three Filipinos
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Jul- 2018 -30 July
Russian navy to deploy 26 new warships this year, Putin says
Russia's navy will deploy a total of 26 new ships this year including four carrying Kalibr cruise missiles, President Vladimir Putin said on Navy Day
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9 July
A new African giant: detente with Eritrea boosts Ethiopia’s grand plan for strategic realignment
The peace deal with Eritrea is part of Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed’s plan to change the country’s strategic posture
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