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2 November

190820-N-AP176-0392 VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. (Aug. 20, 2019) An explosive ordnance disposal (EOD) technician assigned to EOD Mobile Unit (EODMU) 2 prepares inert training demolition during mine countermeasure training. EODMU 2 provides credible, combat-ready EOD forces capable of deploying anywhere, any time in support of national interests. (U.S. Navy photo by Chief Mass Communication Specialist Jeff Atherton/Released)

US Navy Concludes JDAM-Based Littoral Mine Countermeasures Development

The US Navy has completed a program leveraging joint direct attack munitions for littoral mine countermeasure applications.

1 November

The new Nigerian Navy offshore patrol vessel, P203, is seen in a shipyard in Istanbul, Turkey. A rope of balloons decorate its deck's perimeter and a sign that says "LAUNCHING CEREMONY OF NIGERIAN ARMY HE 76M OFFSHORE PATROL VESSEL NO. 1 (P203)" is seen erected on the ground. The ship's grey hull has the name P203 painted in black, on the left.

Juster Domingo

Turkish Shipyard Launches Nigerian Navy Offshore Patrol Vessel

Turkey's Dearsan Shipyard has launched the first of two offshore patrol vessels constructed for the Nigerian Navy.

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31 October

The Royal New Zealand Navy oiler HMNZS Aotearoa (A11) is seen sailing in the sea beside U.S. Navy guided-missile destroyer USS Howard (DDG-83).

Juster Domingo

New Zealand Navy Eyes Fleet Management Overhaul

The Royal New Zealand Navy has released a market research document seeking to manage the service’s ships nearing the end of their service lives.

30 October

Inder Singh Bisht

US Navy Tests Sea-Based Containerized Missile Launcher

The US Navy test-fired a Standard Missile-6 missile from a containerized launch system aboard a littoral combat ship.

27 October

Five Indonesian officers stand inside the new Special Mission Combat Boat.

Juster Domingo

Indonesian Navy Receives New Special Mission Combat Boat

The Indonesian Navy has received the multi-purpose Special Mission Combat Boat Patkamla Yapero in a commissioning ceremony in Pluit, Jakarta.

27 October

A Standard Missile-2 Block IIIA (SM-2 Blk IIIA) interceptor is launched from the USS CARL M. LEVIN (DDG 120) off the coast of Pacific Missile Range Facility in Kauai, Hawaii, as part of Vigilant Wyvern/Flight Test Aegis Weapon System-48, a joint test of the U.S. Navy Program Executive Officer Integrated Warfare Systems and the Missile Defense Agency conducted October 25, 2023.

Rojoef Manuel

US Navy Tests Simultaneous Aegis Defense Against Missiles, Drones

The US Navy and the Missile Defense Agency have conducted an Aegis combat system test against multiple targets in Hawaii.

26 October

Inder Singh Bisht

Russia Plans Kalibr-Armed Ship Deployment Near ‘NATO Lake’

Russia reportedly plans to deploy missile ships in a lake near the Baltic Sea in response to NATO’s expansion in the region.

26 October

Joe Saballa

Philippines Mulls Overhauling Modernization Plan After Clashes With China

The Philippine military is considering overhauling its modernization program following a series of controversial maritime clashes with China.

26 October

A Royal New Zealand Navy Littoral Manoeuvre Craft boat is seen gliding across the waters. A mountainside is seen in the back.

Juster Domingo

New Zealand Navy Receives Three Littoral Maneuver Craft

The Royal New Zealand Navy has received three Sentinel 1250 high-speed littoral maneuver craft for reconnaissance missions.

25 October

HMS Trent, a UK Royal Navy ship, is seen on the water. "P224" is painted on its grey hull.

Juster Domingo

UK Deploys HMS Trent on Anti-Piracy Mission in Africa

The UK Royal Navy has deployed HMS Trent (P224) to West Africa to help counter piracy and smuggling in the Gulf of Guinea.

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