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7 November

Leonardo to Build AN/SPQ-9B Ship Protection Radars for US Navy

The US Navy has contracted Leonardo DRS to produce, inspect, and test ship-based air and surface target detection AN/SPQ-9B radars.

7 November

BRP Teresa Magbanua (MRRV-9701) is seen on calm, grey waters. The sky is overcast. The white ship has '9701' painted on its right side in black. The words 'PHILIPPINE COAST GUARD' is written across its body in red. A thin blue line and a thicker red line is painted close to the ship's front.

Christine Casimiro

Philippines to Acquire $439M Fast Patrol Craft Funded by France

The Philippine Coast Guard is set to receive 40 fast patrol craft valued at $439 million funded through French official development assistance.

7 November

U.S. Marines with Marine Rotational Force-Europe 21.1, Marine Forces Europe and Africa, conduct a safety of use memorandum (SOUM) on an assault amphibious vehicle (AAV) in preparation for Exercise Reindeer II, Reindeer I, and Joint Viking in Setermoen, Norway, Nov. 19, 2020. The SOUM test assessed the watertight integrity of AAV’s hull on a submerged ramp and is part of a continuing effort to ensure the equipment is safe. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. William Chockey)

Rojoef Manuel

Romania to Purchase 44 Used Amphibious Vehicles From US

Romania’s Ministry of Defense is planning to buy 44 used Amphibious Assault Vehicles from the US, doubling its intended order from 2023.

7 November

The OPV 60M offshore patrol vessel (OPV)

Rojoef Manuel

Montenegro Procures Two Offshore Patrol Vessels From France

French shipbuilder Kership has received a contract to supply two offshore patrol vessels for the Montenegrin Navy.

7 November

Type 123 frigate “Brandenburg”, namesake vessel of the Brandenburg class, at sea in 2015

Rojoef Manuel

German Brandenburg Warships to Receive Navigation, Cyber Upgrade

Exail has teamed with Saab and Arche to upgrade the navigation and cyber capabilities of the German Navy’s F123 Brandenburg-class frigates.

7 November

Australian Army soldier instructs Indonesian National Armed Forces personnel on using the EF88 Austeyr rifle during Exercise Keris Woomera 2024.

Giulia Bernacchi

Australia, Indonesia Enhance Cooperation in ‘Largest’ Joint Drills

Australia announced "the largest combined joint activity in recent history" with Indonesia strengthening regional security cooperation.

7 November

Christine Casimiro

Kongsberg to Provide Turrets for US Marine Amphibious Combat Vehicles

The US Navy has awarded Kongsberg Defence & Aerospace a $329-million contract to supply medium caliber turret systems for the US Marines’ amphibious combat vehicles (ACV)-30.

6 November

Staff Writer With AFP

Ukraine Says Hit Russian Ships in Caspian Sea

Ukraine said it had carried out its first successful strike on Russian warships in the Caspian Sea -- more than a thousand kilometers from the Ukrainian border.

6 November