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5 March

Staff Writer With AFP

US Forces Down Drones, Missile Fired From Yemen at Warship

The US military said its forces shot down three drones and a missile fired toward a destroyer in the Red Sea.

5 March

HMS Victorious, one of the Royal Navy's four strategic missile submarines. Departs HM Naval Base Clyde, Faslane, for a major refit at Devonport.

Inder Singh Bisht

UK Awards Babcock $710M Nuclear Sub Modernization Contract

The UK Ministry of Defence has contracted Babcock to modernize the Royal Navy’s second Vanguard-class ballistic missile submarine.

5 March

USS Kingsville (LCS 36) Independence-class littoral combat ship

Rojoef Manuel

Austal Delivers Kingsville Littoral Combat Ship to US Navy

The US Navy has taken delivery of the Independence-class littoral combat ship USS Kingsville (LCS 36) from Austal USA.

5 March

USS New Jersey (SSN 796) Virginia-class nuclear-powered attack submarine

Rojoef Manuel

HII Completes Initial Sea Trials of New Jersey Nuclear Submarine

HII has concluded the initial sea trials for the US Navy’s upcoming Virginia-class nuclear-powered submarine USS New Jersey (SSN 796).

5 March

Joe Saballa

US Unveils Strategy to Counter China’s Maritime Area Denial Capability

The US military has unveiled an operating concept to counter China’s growing maritime anti-access/area-denial capability.

4 March

Inder Singh Bisht

India to Commission Six MH 60R Anti-Sub Choppers This Week

The Indian Navy will commission the first MH 60R Seahawk helicopter squadron on Wednesday to boost its anti-submarine capabilities.

4 March

Joe Saballa

Canadian Military Not Keeping Up With Modern Threats: Defense Officials

A number of current and former Canadian defense officials warn the military has “very serious” challenges affecting its ability to keep up with modern threats.

4 March

A rocket is fired from the Indian Navy destroyer ship INS Ranvir

Staff Writer With AFP

India Navy to Open Strategic Base Near Maldives

India's navy has said it is bolstering forces on "strategically important" islands close to the Maldives, with a new base set to open just days before Male starts sending home Indian forces.

1 March