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Jun- 2019 -24 JuneAmericas
As US Navy orders more P-8A Poseidon surveillance planes, Orion squadron flies final mission
The US Navy is phasing out long-time patrol aircraft P-3C Orion in favor of its successor, the Boeing P-8A Poseidon maritime surveillance plane
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18 JuneAsia Pacific
Japan looks to boost naval capabilities in face of emerging China submarine threat
With ships, drones and the F-35, Japan is expanding its anti-submarine warfare capabilities to counter China in the Indo-Pacific
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Mar- 2019 -8 MarchBusiness
India and Russia sign $3 billion nuclear submarine lease agreement
India signed a $3 billion deal to lease a third Russian Akula class nuclear-powered submarine for 10 years, giving Delhi a boost in the Indian Ocean
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Feb- 2019 -27 FebruaryEurope
NATO begins Dynamic Manta submarine drills in Mediterranean Sea
Submarines, ships and aircraft from 10 NATO countries launched Dynamic Manta 2019 off the coast of Italy, beginning underwater and surface warfare training
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Jan- 2019 -22 JanuaryEurope
British nuclear submarine in near miss with Irish Sea passenger ferry
An investigation was launched after a British Royal Navy submarine was involved in a 'close quarters' incident with a passenger ferry in the Irish Sea
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Nov- 2018 -20 NovemberAsia Pacific
Former Malaysia PM Najib questioned over French Scorpene-class submarine deal
Fallen Malaysian leader Najib Razak is being questioned over a $1.2 billion deal signed 16 years ago for the purchase of two French-made submarines
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Sep- 2018 -21 SeptemberBusiness
UK set to upgrade SBS capabilities with 3 new US-made mini-submarines
The US State Department approved the $90 million sale to the UK of SDV Shallow Water Combat Submersibles, likely for the Royal Navy's SBS special forces
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20 SeptemberEurope
Russia launches second Kalibr missile-equipped attack submarine after 13 years
Russia launched the Kronshtadt, the second Lada-class diesel-electric attack submarine equipped with Kalibr cruise missiles
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17 SeptemberExercises
Japan carries out first submarine exercise in disputed South China Sea
Japan has carried out its first submarine drill in the South China Sea, with the Kuroshio joining three warships near China-controlled Scarborough Shoal
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14 SeptemberAsia Pacific
South Korea launches its first missile-capable attack submarine
South Korea launched its first ever missile-capable attack submarine, despite a recent diplomatic thaw with the nuclear-armed North
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