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Jan- 2020 -

23 January

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Dutch and Danish frigates to deploy in support of French maritime mission in the Persian Gulf

The France-led maritime mission to counter Iran in the Strait of Hormuz is set to officially start at the end of the month

20 January

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8 European states back naval force to patrol Strait of Hormuz

Eight EU nations gave their support for a naval patrol to help avoid conflicts in the Strait of Hormuz, the strategically critical entry to the Persian Gulf

Dec- 2019 -

17 December

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China’s second aircraft carrier Shandong enters service

China's second aircraft carrier Shandong entered service, adding major firepower to its military ambitions as it faces tensions with Taiwan, the US and regional neighbors

13 December

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Fire on Russian aircraft carrier Admiral Kuznetsov extinguished

Emergency workers have extinguished the fire that broke out on the Russian navy's only aircraft carrier, the Admiral Kuznetsov

12 December

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Russia’s only aircraft carrier Admiral Kuznetsov catches fire in Arctic shipyard

A fire broke out on Russia's only aircraft carrier, the Admiral Kuznetsov, as it underwent repairs in an Artic shipyard

2 December

USS Gabrielle Giffords in the South China Sea

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China suspends US warship visits to Hong Kong over support for protesters

China suspended visits to Hong Kong by US warships in response to Congressional support for protesters in Hong Kong

Nov- 2019 -

25 November

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French naval base in UAE to host European-led Gulf maritime monitoring mission

A European-led maritime surveillance initiative to monitor Gulf waters will be stationed at a French naval base in Abu Dhabi

22 November

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China slams ‘provocative’ US warship navigation operations in disputed waters

China accused the US of "provocative" conduct after warships USS Gabrielle Giffords and USS Wayne E. Meyer sailed near the Spratly islands in the South China Sea

21 November