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Mar- 2024 -

18 March

Air

Two of the Indian Navy's Dornier 228 aircraft are seen flying above calm light blue-green waters. The planes are painteed white, with phrases painted in black in Devanagari (Indian script).. In the far background, a shorescape full of trees are visible, with some birds flying on the far upper right corner of the image.

India Taps HAL for Dornier 228 Utility Aircraft Mid-Life Upgrade

India's Ministry of Defence has tapped Hindustan Aeronautics Limited for the mid-life upgrade of 25 Dornier 228 utility aircraft.

18 March

Sea

HMS Sutherland, a UK Royal Navy frigate, is seen sailing on calm waters. The gray ship has "F81" painted in black on its side. Around 60 of its crew members are seen standing on deck, wearing their navy blue uniforms and white sailor hats. The sky is shrouded in light gray clouds.

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HMS Sutherland Returns as UK Concludes Type 23 Frigate Upgrades

The UK Royal Navy's HMS Sutherland has completed its life extension refit at the Devonport Naval Base in southwest England.

13 March

Air

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Northrop Grumman to Upgrade Taiwanese E-2K Hawkeyes

Aerospace Industrial Development Center has signed a memorandum of understanding with Northrop Grumman to upgrade Taiwan’s E-2K Hawkeyes.

11 March

Sea

The UK Royal Navy's HMS St Albans frigate is seen sailing in calm, deep blue waters. The ship is painted gray, with "F83" painted on the right side of its hull in black. The far background is a gray sky.

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UK’s HMS St Albans Back in Service After Four-Year Upgrade

The UK Royal Navy's HMS St Albans will participate in post-refit sea trials after four and a half years of upkeep and upgrades.

Feb- 2024 -

14 February

Sea

The French frigate Aconit (F713) is seen docked in what appears to be a pier. Its hull is painted gray. A rope is seen tied to its front. It has flags of varying colors decorated beside its mast. The water is a deep, dark blue. The background is a blue sky with purple clouds, reflecting the sun out of frame.

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Naval Group Finishes French Frigate Aconit Modernization

French shipbuilder Naval Group has completed the modernization of the French frigate Aconit (F713) following dockside and sea trials.

Jan- 2024 -

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.

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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.

Dec- 2023 -

21 December

Sea

Six Formidable-class Frigates are seen lined up in ocean waters. The grey-colored ships have their numbers painted on their hull, from 68 to 72.

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Singapore to Upgrade Formidable-Class Frigates

Singapore-based tech group ST Engineering has secured a contract to supply mid-life upgrades to the Singapore's Formidable-class frigates.

Nov- 2023 -

22 November

Technology

A military personnel, wearing camouflage and a microphoned headset, is seen using a laptop displaying a map. The photo appears to be taken inside a cramped military vehicle.

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L3Harris to Supply Netherlands With Upgraded Radio Systems

The Netherlands has chosen L3Harris Technologies to supply its radios for the army's communications upgrade initiative.

21 November

Technology

Two military personnel wearing camouflage uniform look at their computer screens displaying what appears to be maps. They're facing the background, which has three large screens displaying different maps. Similarly, four smaller screens make up the foreground.

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German Navy Frigates to Get C2 System Upgrades

Danish software company Systematic has been chosen to provide command and control (C2) systems for the German Navy's future F-126 frigates.

Oct- 2023 -

18 October

Sea

USS Chung-Hoon (DDG 93) is seen docked near a sandy shore. Its hull is painted in grey.

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US Navy Taps NASSCO for Burke-Class Destroyer Upgrades

General Dynamics subsidiary NASSCO has been awarded a $15-million maintenance and modernization contract for two Burke-Class destroyers.

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