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Feb- 2024 -

29 February

Sea

USS Massachusetts (SSN 798) nuclear-powered submarine. Photo: HII

HII Completes Launch Ceremony of USS Massachusetts

HII has launched the US Navy’s Virginia-class nuclear-powered submarine, the USS Massachusetts (SSN 798), into the James River.

26 February

DOD Contracts

Joe Saballa

HII Wins $1.2B US Navy Contract to Overhaul Long-Sidelined Nuclear Sub

Huntington Ingalls Industries has been awarded a $1.2-billion contract to overhaul the US Navy’s USS Boise nuclear-powered submarine.

21 February

Europe

Staff Writer With AFP

UK Has ‘Confidence’ in Trident Nuclear Deterrent System Despite Misfire

The UK government said it has "absolute confidence" in its Trident nuclear deterrent system despite a reported missile test failure.

20 February

Asia Pacific

Staff Writer With AFP

Australia Says to Build Biggest Navy Since World War II

Australia outlined a decade-long plan to double its fleet of major warships and boost defense spending by an additional $7 billion, in the face of a quickening Asia-Pacific arms race.

1 February

Sea

ROKS Dosan Ahn Changho (SS-083), a Jangbogo-III class submarine, is seen floating half-submerged in deep blue waters. The ship is painted black. A South Korean flag is seen hoisted up on a pole on top of the submarine's sail.

Juster Domingo

Babcock to Equip S. Korean Jangbogo-III Submarine With Weapons System

Defense firm Babcock has signed a contract to manufacture and install advanced capabilities for South Korea's Jangbogo-III class submarines.

Jan- 2024 -

15 January

Americas

An artist rendering of a Columbia-class nuclear submarine breaching the surface. The top half of the submarine can be seen above the water surrounding it.

Inder Singh Bisht

Leonardo Wins $3B Columbia Sub Propulsion Contract

Leonardo has been awarded an additional integrated electric propulsion system component contract for the US Navy’s Columbia-class submarines.

15 January

Sea

The black Humaitá (S-41) submarine is seen breaking the surface of the sea. Near the top of its hatch, "S-41" is painted in red. The sea and the sky are a calm blue.

Juster Domingo

Brazil Commissions New Riachuelo-Class Submarine

The Brazilian Navy has commissioned the Humaitá (S-41), a diesel-electric attack submarine, during a turnover ceremony in Rio de Janeiro.

12 January

Sea

HII’s Newport News Shipbuilding division has delivered the first Columbia-class ballistic missile submarine stern to General Dynamics Electric Boat (Photo by Ashley Cowan/HII)

Rojoef Manuel

HII Delivers Stern for US Navy Columbia-Class Submarine

HII segment Newport News Shipbuilding has delivered the first stern to General Dynamics for the US Navy’s Columbia-class submarine program.

9 January

Sea

The USS Columbus submarine is seen partially submerged in the waters of what appears to be a pier. A boat with "YTB 798" painted on its side is seen right beside the black submarine. On top of its hull, around 25 people are seen standing, most of them wearing lifevests. In the background, a mountainous area is seen over the left of the horizon. On the right, two buildings that appear to be warehouses are also visible.

Juster Domingo

USS Columbus Reaches Final Phase of Eight-Year Overhaul

HII Newport News Shipbuilding has received the final funds for the USS Columbus (SSN-762) submarine's eight-year refurbishing.

2 January

Sea

The AKYA torpedo is seen being placed on a wheeled cart. It is tied in the middle with a thick yellow rope, which is used by a crane's hook to place it gently on the cart. Around 17 people are seen scattered in the image, monitoring the weapon's movement. Four of them are wearing high-visibility jackets and hard hats. The area appears to be a military compound with lots of trees planted in the lot. The background is a green mountainous landscape. The sky is a clear and cool blue.

Juster Domingo

Turkey Completes AKYA Torpedo Test From Preveze Submarine

Turkey has successfully test-fired a locally-produced heavyweight torpedo with a warhead from one of its submarines.

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