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Aug- 2018 -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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6 July
Finland to acquire Israel’s Gabriel anti-ship missile system
Finland is to acquire Israel Aerospace Industries' Gabriel anti-ship missile system for its Hamina-class and Squadron 2020-class vessels, the Ministry of Defence said
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5 July
Pakistan finalizes purchase of 4 Ada class corvettes from Turkey
Pakistan has finalized the tender to purchase four corvette ships from Turkey for its naval operations, Turkish National Defense Minister Nurettin Canikli said.
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3 July
Defending the Seas: the US Navy Second Fleet and Atlantic security
The re-establishment of the 2nd Fleet demonstrates the resolve to ensure the US Navy’s readiness to deter and defeat Russian adventurism
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Jun- 2018 -28 June
Australia awards BAE $26 billion contract for Future Frigates
Australia awarded BAE Systems a $26 billion (AuS$35 billion) contract to build nine Aegis-equipped anti-submarine frigates for the Royal Australian Navy
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27 June
US approves sale to Spain of 5 Aegis naval weapons systems for $860 million
The U.S. State Department approved the sale to Spain of AEGIS naval weapons systems for five new frigates at an estimated cost of $860.4 million, the Defense Security Cooperation Agency said
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6 June
NATO and Rafael carry out unmanned surface vehicle missile exercise off Israeli coast
Rafael and NATO carried out joint training of the Protector unmanned surface vehicle off the Israeli coast this month, demonstrating the USV's capabilities against naval swarm threats
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