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Mar- 2024 -

13 March

Air

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.

Juster Domingo

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.

Juster Domingo

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.

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.

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.

Juster Domingo

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.

Juster Domingo

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.

Juster Domingo

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.

Juster Domingo

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.

Jun- 2023 -

8 June

Air

Joe Saballa

British Avenger Trainer Aircraft to Undergo Major Capability Upgrade

The UK military has embarked on a venture to modernize its Beechcraft King Air 350ER “Avenger” training aircraft.

May- 2023 -

30 May

Sea

150719-N-ZZ786-032 TIMOR SEA (July 19, 2015) The Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS George Washington (CVN 73) is on patrol in the 7th Fleet area of responsibility in support of security and stability in the Indo-Asia-Pacific region. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class David Flewellyn/Released)

Rojoef Manuel

US Navy Receives Revamped USS George Washington

Huntington Ingalls Industries has delivered the USS George Washington to the US Navy after modernizing it for the second half of its service.

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