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16 January

A white Philippine Coast Guard ship is stationed in the waters of the West Philippine Sea, facing a larger Chinese Coast Guard ship. The sea is a deep blue color, and the sky is a dull blue.

Germany to Donate More Drones to Philippine Coast Guard

Germany has promised to donate drones to the Philippines for maritime surveillance operations in the West Philippine Sea.

15 January

An artist rendering of a Columbia-class nuclear submarine breaching the surface. The top half of the submarine can be seen above the water surrounding it.

Inder Singh Bisht

Leonardo Wins $3B Columbia Sub Propulsion Contract

Leonardo has been awarded an additional integrated electric propulsion system component contract for the US Navy’s Columbia-class submarines.

15 January

The black Humaitá (S-41) submarine is seen breaking the surface of the sea. Near the top of its hatch, "S-41" is painted in red. The sea and the sky are a calm blue.

Juster Domingo

Brazil Commissions New Riachuelo-Class Submarine

The Brazilian Navy has commissioned the Humaitá (S-41), a diesel-electric attack submarine, during a turnover ceremony in Rio de Janeiro.

15 January

The M30 Bridge Erection Boat launches into the water during new equipment operator training at Fort Leonard Wood, Mo.

Rojoef Manuel

Birdon to Deliver Two Bridge Erection Boats for Brazilian Army

Australian firm Birdon has received a contract to deliver two bridge erection boats for the Brazilian Army.

12 January

Inder Singh Bisht

Raytheon Barracuda Naval Mine Killer Achieves Development Milestone

Raytheon has completed the technical data package of the Barracuda countermine device, achieving a major development goal.

12 January

Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. and Indonesian President Joko Widodo are seen side-by-side as they walk on a red carpet in the grounds of Malacañang Palace in Manila, Philippines. Several men in military uniform, suits, and barong are seen walking behind them. A few trees are seen in the background.

Juster Domingo

Indonesia Urges Philippines to Buy Anti-Submarine Aircraft

Indonesian President Joko Widodo has asked Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. to buy anti-submarine aircraft from Jakarta.

12 January

An Australian Army Landing Craft Mechanised Mk8 (LCM8) from 10 Forces Support Battalion arrives in Cairns, Queensland as part of Australian Defence Force support recovery efforts in the region after Ex Tropical Cyclone Jasper. *** Local Caption *** The Australian Defence Force is providing support to the Queensland Reconstruction Agency to access and resupply isolated and vulnerable communities in the vicinity of Douglas, Cook and Wujal Wujal ahead of the wet season. Defence is providing Australian Army CH-47F Chinook helicopters and a landing craft to transport bulk resupply and delivery of engineering equipment into isolated communities currently recovering from Ex-Tropical Cyclone Jasper. Additionally, Defence will provide personnel and equipment to help clear access and larger scale debris to isolated communities, as well as specialist aviation and maritime planning and light engineering support.

Rojoef Manuel

Australia Commences Operator Training for Future Littoral Maneuver Fleet

The Australian Department of Defence has begun training future operators of the country’s upcoming littoral maneuver fleet.

12 January

Joe Saballa

US Navy Begins Four Key Upgrades on Arleigh Burke-Class Destroyers

The US Navy has begun incorporating four key upgrades on its Arleigh Burke-class destroyers categorized as Flight IIA ships.

12 January

HII’s Newport News Shipbuilding division has delivered the first Columbia-class ballistic missile submarine stern to General Dynamics Electric Boat (Photo by Ashley Cowan/HII)

Rojoef Manuel

HII Delivers Stern for US Navy Columbia-Class Submarine

HII segment Newport News Shipbuilding has delivered the first stern to General Dynamics for the US Navy’s Columbia-class submarine program.

11 January

Staff Writer With AFP

US, UK Strikes Targeted Houthi Radar, Missile Capabilities: Defense Chief

US and British strikes in Yemen targeted the Iran-backed Houthi rebels' radar, missile, and drone capabilities in a bid to reduce their ability to attack international shipping.

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