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Sep- 2023 -

4 September

HMCS William Hall Arctic and Offshore Patrol Ship (AOPS)

Canada Receives Fourth Arctic and Offshore Patrol Ship

The Royal Canadian Navy has received its fourth Arctic and Offshore Patrol Ship, the HMCS William Hall, from Irving Shipbuilding.

Aug- 2023 -

31 August

Inder Singh Bisht

HII Awarded $155M to Outfit Zumwalt Destroyer With Hypersonic Weapon

HII has been awarded $155 million to modernize the US Navy's USS Zumwalt destroyer, including outfitting it with hypersonic weapons.

31 August

Joe Saballa

US Military Eyes Taiwan-Facing Port in Philippines

The US military is reportedly considering building a Taiwan-facing port in the northernmost islands of the Philippines.

31 August

Joe Saballa

Australia Procures Smart Sea Mines From Rheinmetall

The Australian defense ministry announced its procurement of an unspecified number of smart sea mines from Rheinmetall subsidiary RWM Italia.

30 August

Inder Singh Bisht

Aerobond to Build Australia’s Next Anti-Ship Missile Launcher Canisters

Aerobond has signed a contract with Kongsberg Defence Australia to produce Naval Strike Missile launcher canisters.

29 August

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has called for boosting the country's navy when inspecting the navy command.

Staff Writer With AFP

Kim Calls for Boosting North Korea’s Navy

Kim Jong Un has called for boosting North Korea's navy, saying the country's waters brimmed with "the danger of a nuclear war," state media reported.

28 August

Staff Writer With AFP

Ukraine Says Second Cargo Ship Reaches Safe Waters Despite Russian Warning

Ukraine said a second civilian cargo ship leaving the port of Odesa had reached safe waters despite warnings from Russia that such vessels may be considered military targets.

25 August

Christopher Gettel

After Dreadnought Subs, UK Must Integrate Nuclear Airborne Capabilities

The UK should proactively safeguard its interests and NATO commitments by diversifying its nuclear delivery platforms.

25 August

A US V-22 Osprey hovers above Philippine and Australian soldiers at a naval base in San Antonio town in Zambales province.

Staff Writer With AFP

Philippine, Australian Troops Practise Retaking Island in S. China Sea Drill

Australian and Filipino troops held exercises near flashpoint South China Sea waters claimed by China, in which they simulated retaking an enemy-controlled island.

24 August