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Nov- 2018 -27 November
Crimea court orders Ukrainian sailors held in pre-trial custody for 2 months
A court in Crimea ordered three Ukrainian Navy sailors detained during a confrontation over the weekend to be held in pre-trial detention until January 25
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27 November
Ukraine backs martial law in border regions after Russia seizes ships at sea
Ukraine's parliament approved the introduction of martial law in border regions after Russian forces seized three Ukrainian Navy ships
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26 November
Ukraine to consider martial law after Russia fires on 3 ships near Crimea
Russia seized three Ukrainian naval ships in waters near Crimea, raising fears of military escalation and prompting an emergency UN Security Council meeting
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20 November
India signs contracts to purchase 4 Admiral Grigorovich-class frigates from Russia
India signed contracts to purchase four Admiral Grigorovich class (Project 11356) frigates, Russia’s Federal Service for Military and Technical Cooperation said
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18 November
Argentina Navy submarine ARA San Juan located one year after disappearance
The Argentina navy located the ARA San Juan submarine at a depth of more than 800 meters, confirming the vessel had imploded.
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8 November
Taiwan inaugurates 2 Perry-class guided missile frigates bought from US
Taiwanese President Tsai Ing-wen vowed that the island would not "concede one step" in defending itself as she inaugurated two frigates, the Ming Chuan and Feng Chia
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Oct- 2018 -24 October
Israel’s IAI wins $777 million India navy contract for Barak 8 air defense missile systems
Israel Aerospace Industries said it had won a $777 million order for the Barak 8 air defense system for seven Indian Navy warships
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24 October
France and Italy’s warship builders Naval Group and Fincantieri sign joint venture
France and Italy's state-controlled naval companies signed a joint venture agreement, moving closer to a bilateral defense industrial alliance.
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19 October
China and ASEAN members to hold first navy exercises in South China Sea
China and Southeast Asian states will hold their first joint maritime exercises next week, a move aimed at easing tensions
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Sep- 2018 -28 September
US Navy awards $9 billion in contracts for 10 Arleigh Burke class ships
The US Navy awarded two contracts totaling more than $9 billion for the construction of 10 Arleigh Burke class (DDG 51) ships with options for more
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