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May- 2021 -25 May
Russian Marines Add Anti-Drone Units
The Russian Marine Corps has added anti-drone units to its ranks to combat the threat posed by unmanned aerial vehicles on land and sea, Russian media reported.
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24 May
China Puts Upgraded HQ-9 Missile System to ‘Extreme Test’
The Chinese air force has put an upgraded version of its HQ-9 air-defense missile systems to an extreme test in unfamiliar terrain, according to Chinese state media.
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20 May
Philippines to Acquire Israeli Missile-Capable Patrol Boats for $209M
The Philippines is poised to acquire missile-capable fast patrol boats in a deal with an Israeli shipbuilding company.
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20 May
South Korean Navy Upgrades to New Fire-Resistant Uniform
The Republic of Korea Navy has ordered the decades-old camouflage uniforms and boots worn by personnel onboard combat ships be replaced.
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19 May
UAE Navy to Acquire Emirates Patrol Vessels in $952M Contract
The UAE Navy has ordered four new offshore patrol vessels from the Emirati shipbuilder Abu Dhabi Ship Building, the “largest-ever order” received by the company.
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18 May
US Navy Orders 18 Coyote Supersonic Sea-Skimming Targets
The US Navy has awarded Northrop Grumman a contract to deliver 18 GQM-163A "Coyote" supersonic sea-skimming target vehicles.
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13 May
Royal Navy’s Upgraded Spearfish Torpedo Cleared for Deployment
The Royal Navy’s upgraded Spearfish torpedo was cleared for front-line action after passing deepwater trials in the Bahamas.
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12 May
Indonesia Developing Amphibious ‘Tank Boats’ for Coastal Patrol
Indonesia has begun constructing floating tanks capable of patrolling the country’s maritime territories.
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12 May
US State Department Approves $1.7 Billion Aegis Sale to Canada
The US State Department has approved the sale of an Aegis Combat System to Canada in a deal valued at $1.7 billion.
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11 May
US Navy Designing Faster, More Efficient Drone Subs With ‘Shark Skin’
The US Navy is working on faster, more energy-efficient underwater vehicles with surfaces that mimic shark skin.
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