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22 January

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Republic of Korea navy Chungmugong Yi Sun-sin-class destroyer ROKS Chungmugong Yi Sun-sin (DDH 975) sails during the at-sea phase of Exercise Rim of the Pacific (RIMPAC) 2024. Twenty-nine nations, 40 surface ships, three submarines, 14 national land forces, more than 150 aircraft and 25,000 personnel are participating in RIMPAC in and around the Hawaiian Islands, June 27 to Aug. 1. The world’s largest international maritime exercise, RIMPAC provides a unique training opportunity while fostering and sustaining cooperative relationships among participants critical to ensuring the safety of sea lanes and security on the world’s oceans. RIMPAC 2024 is the 29th exercise in the series that began in 1971. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Terrin Hartman)

South Korea’s Second-Gen KDX Destroyers to Receive Combat System Upgrade

South Korea has revealed a combat system upgrade for its second-generation Korean Destroyer eXperiment (KDX-II) ships to sustain maritime security across the nation’s sea lines of communication.

21 January

Sea

HMAS Hobart in Sydney Harbour prior to departing for her Mariner Skills Evaluation period. It has a white-grey hull with the number '39' painted on its left side in white. A coastal town serves as the background. The water is a deep blue.

Rojoef Manuel

Australia Starts First of Annual Military Deployment to Indo-Pacific

The Australian Defence Force has launched its first Regional Presence Deployment to the Indo-Pacific this year.

15 January

Middle East

The Iranian Navy’s indigenous destroyer Dena

Giulia Bernacchi

Iranian Navy to Receive Locally Made Zagros Combat Destroyer: Report

Iran's indigenously developed Zagros destroyer will soon start sailing with the Iranian Navy, state media reported.

7 January

Europe

Christine Casimiro

Turkey Begins Construction of Three Indigenous Warships

Turkey began constructing three domestically produced warships: a submarine named MILDEN, the aircraft carrier MUGEM, and a TF-2000 destroyer.

3 January

Asia Pacific

Christine Casimiro

Indian Navy to Commission Two Warships, Submarine for Frontline Fleet

The Indian Navy will commission three frontline vessels on January 15, the “Nilgiri” stealth frigate, the “Surat” stealth destroyer, and the “Vaghsheer” submarine.

Dec- 2024 -

20 December

Sea

South Korean Navy destroyer ROKS Chungmugong Yi Sun-sin.

Giulia Bernacchi

US OKs Modernization Package for South Korea’s KDX-II Class Destroyers

The US State Department has approved a $300-million package to modernize South Korea's KDX-II class destroyers.

2 December

Asia Pacific

Christine Casimiro

South Korean Navy Receives 8,200-Ton Aegis Destroyer

South Korea's Navy has taken delivery of its 8,200-ton Aegis destroyer lead ship from HD Hyundai Heavy Industries.

Nov- 2024 -

25 November

Sea

Rojoef Manuel

HII Lays Keel of US Navy’s 83rd Arleigh Burke Destroyer

HII Ingalls Shipbuilding has laid the keel of the US Navy’s 83rd Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer in Mississippi.

19 November

Americas

US Navy Amphibious assault ship USS Wasp

Christine Casimiro

BAE to Modernize and Maintain Two US Guided-Missile Destroyers

The US Navy has awarded BAE Systems a $202-million contract to provide modernization and maintenance services for two US Navy guided-missile destroyers.

13 November

Americas

Staff Writer With AFP

Yemen’s Houthis Attacked US Warships With Drones, Missiles: Pentagon

Yemen's Houthi rebels targeted two US destroyers with drones and missiles as they transited the Bab al-Mandab Strait, but the warships defeated the attacks, the Pentagon said Tuesday.

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