Sea • Page 20 of 194 • The Defense Post

Oct- 2024 -

2 October

Netherlands, Naval Group Sign Contract to Construct Four New Submarines

The Netherlands has officially contracted Naval Group to start constructing four new Orka-class submarines to replace its aging Walrus-class submarines.

2 October

Christine Casimiro

Taiwan Receives First Batch of Harpoon Anti-Ship Missile Systems From the US

Taiwan has received the first batch of Harpoon missile systems from the US as part of a $2.22 billion deal in 2020.

2 October

RIM-162 Evolved Sea Sparrow Missile launch

Rojoef Manuel

Raytheon to Supply Evolved Sea Sparrow Missiles for US Navy, Allies

Raytheon has signed a $525-million contract to deliver Evolved Sea Sparrow Missiles Block 2 for the US Navy and allies.

1 October

Joe Saballa

US Navy’s Columbia-Class Sub May Face More Delays, Higher Cost: GAO

The US Navy’s Columbia-class submarine program is likely to encounter further delays and cost overruns due to persistent design and construction challenges.

Sep- 2024 -

30 September

598th Transportation Brigade, 21st Theater Sustainment Command and a "Team of Teams" that includes many host-nation partners participate in the discharge operations of the United States vessel ARC Endurance at Bremerhaven Port

Eric Ebeling

Steps Congress Can Take to Address the National Maritime Security Gap

The US must strengthen its merchant marine fleet and maritime strategy to safeguard national security, economic stability, and military readiness in the face of rising global competition and geostrategic risks.

30 September