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13 November

President Surangel Whipps Jr. speaks at the pre-dinner press conference in Taipei, Taiwan on 29 March, 2021. (Photo by Annabelle Chih/NurPhoto) / NurPhoto via AFP / NurPhoto / Annabelle Chih

Palau President Says China Flouting Its Ocean Boundaries

Palau's president has accused China of flouting the Pacific nation's maritime borders, raising concerns about research vessels lurking "uninvited" within its waters.

12 November

Qatar's third Al Zubarah corvette "Al Khor"

Rojoef Manuel

Fincantieri Consortium to Boost Qatari Navy Training Programs

Fincantieri has signed a memorandum of understanding with BQ Solutions to support Italian-led military training programs for the Qatari Navy.

12 November

The Ticonderoga-class guided-missile cruiser USS Cape St. George (CG 71) is participating in Rim of the Pacific (RIMPAC) Exercise 2014. Twenty-two nations, more than 40 ships and six submarines, more than 200 aircraft and 25,000 personnel are participating in RIMPAC exercise from June 26 to Aug. 1, in and around the Hawaiian Islands. The world's largest international maritime exercise, RIMPAC provides a unique training opportunity that helps participants foster and sustain the cooperative relationships that are critical to ensuring the safety of sea lanes and security on the world's oceans. RIMPAC 2014 is the 24th exercise in the series that began in 1971. (U.S. Navy photo by Ensign Joseph Pfaff/Released)

Rojoef Manuel

US Navy Extends Service Life of Three Ticonderoga Guided Missile Cruisers

The US Navy has provided upgrades to three Ticonderoga-class guided missile cruisers to extend their service life for 10 years from 2026 to 2029.

12 November

Nigerian Navy Ship (NNS) KADA during the Exercise Grand African NEMO 2024.

Giulia Bernacchi

Exercise Nemo Boosts Maritime Security in the Gulf of Guinea

West African countries participated in Exercise Grand African Nemo to enhance cooperation against maritime crime in the Gulf of Guinea.

12 November

Inder Singh Bisht

Cerbair to Provide Drone Detection Systems for French Patrol Vessels

The French defense procurement agency has ordered drone detection systems from Cerbair for new French Navy offshore patrol vessels.

11 November

Rafael Digital Shark Electronic Countermeasure System

Christine Casimiro

Rafael to Supply ‘Digital Shark’ ECM System for NATO Navy

Israeli Rafael Advanced Defense Systems has secured a contract to provide its “Digital Shark” naval electronic countermeasure system for an unnamed NATO country.

11 November

Inder Singh Bisht

Airbus Completes NH90 Sea Tiger Helicopter Flight Trials for German Navy

The NH90 Sea Tiger helicopter has completed 11 months of flight tests, paving the way for delivery to the German Navy at the end of next year.

11 November

A rigid hull inflatable boat moves to the action scene during the NCIS filming in Sydney Harbour, NSW. *** Local Caption *** Navy people, ships and aircraft add authenticity and action to NCIS: Sydney, the first international edition of the highly successful US television series. The series premiers in Australia on 10 November and in the United States on 13 November. For Navy, NCIS: Sydney is an opportunity to amplify Navys current recruiting campaign to attract more talented men and women to join for a meaningful career option.

Rojoef Manuel

Ukraine to Enhance Maritime, Coastal Defense With 14 Australian Military Boats

Australia has announced it will send 14 rigid-hull inflatable boats to Ukraine to amplify the country’s maritime and coastal capabilities in response to Russia’s continued aggression.

11 November