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14 December

Under the guidance of two tugboats, USS Savannah (LCS 28) enters the harbor at Naval Surface Warfare Center, Port Hueneme Division (NSWC PHD) in California on Feb. 9 for a Combat Systems Assessment Team event

Cambodia Says US Navy Ship to Make Port Call

A US warship will dock in Cambodia next week, the country's defense ministry said Friday, in the first American military port call in eight years to one of China's closest regional allies.

13 December

Naval Strike Missile (NSM) launcher manufactured in Australia.

Giulia Bernacchi

Australia Tests First Locally Made Naval Strike Missile Launcher

Kongsberg has completed a Blast Test Vehicle (BTV) firing using the first Naval Strike Missile (NSM) launcher manufactured in Australia.

13 December

John Lewis-class fleet replenishment oiler, USNS Robert F. Kennedy (T-AO 208) delivered to the Navy on Dec. 10.

Rojoef Manuel

General Dynamics Delivers Fourth US Navy John Lewis Replenishment Ship

The US Navy has taken delivery of its fourth John Lewis-class replenishment oiler vessel from General Dynamics NASSCO.

13 December

Joe Saballa

US Navy Introduces Shortened Military Training as Recruitment Improves

The US Navy has announced that it is shortening the Basic Military Training program for new recruits, following a positive shift in recruitment numbers.

13 December

The UK's DragonFire laser directed energy weapon engages aerial targets.

Inder Singh Bisht

MBDA, Leonardo to Develop Laser-Based Counter-Drone System

MBDA Italia and Leonardo have signed a memorandum of understanding for the co-development of a laser-based counter-drone system for the Italian Navy.

13 December

Staff Writer With AFP

Taiwan Says Chinese Ships Have Left, Signaling Drills Over

Chinese navy and coast guard ships have returned to China, signaling the end of a massive maritime exercise, Taiwanese authorities said Friday.

11 December

The Navy's newest Landing Craft Air Cushion (LCAC) hovercraft arrived at Naval Surface Warfare Center Panama City (NSWC PCD) September 2nd 2020. The two craft, LCAC 100 and LCAC 101, were escorted by NSWC PCD's research, development, test and evaluation craft, LCAC 91. This effort is part of the Navy's Ship to Shore Connector Program which calls for the procurement of 72 craft with a separate craft serving as a test and training craft.

Rojoef Manuel

Textron Systems Hands 11th Ship-to-Shore Hovercraft to US Navy

The US Navy has taken delivery of the Landing Craft Air Cushion 111 from Textron Systems as part of the Ship-to-Shore Connector program.

10 December

Joe Saballa

Anduril Demos Dive-XL Autonomous Submarine, Targets US Market

To attract US customers, Anduril Industries recently showcased the capabilities of its Dive Extra-Large Autonomous Undersea Vehicle.

10 December

Royal Canadian Navy’s sixth and final Harry DeWolf-class Arctic and Offshore Patrol Ship, the HMCS Robert Hampton Gray (AOPS 435). Photo: Irving Shipbuilding

Rojoef Manuel

Irving Launches Final Canadian Navy Harry DeWolf Arctic Patrol Ship

Irving Shipbuilding has launched the Royal Canadian Navy’s sixth and final Harry DeWolf-class Arctic and Offshore Patrol Ship (AOPS) in Halifax, Nova Scotia.

10 December