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Donald Trump announced plans for a new class of US navy warships called 'Trump-class,' which will be larger, faster, and more powerful, starting with two ships and expanding to 20-25, featuring advanced weaponry like hypersonic weapons and lasers, aiming to restore American naval dominance.
The U.S. plans to build new 'Trump-class' warships, dubbed the 'Golden Fleet,' emphasizing increased seapower and military strength, with designs featuring lasers and missile capabilities, amidst ongoing challenges in Navy shipbuilding and strategic competition.
Australia has announced a $6.5 billion deal to purchase advanced Mogami-class frigates from Japan, enhancing its naval capabilities amid regional tensions with China. The stealthy, state-of-the-art ships are comparable or superior to regional rivals and could boost Japan's defense exports, marking a significant shift in the Pacific military landscape. The deal also highlights the US allies' focus on modernizing their navies and strengthening strategic partnerships.
Australia will purchase 11 advanced Mogami-class frigates from Japan in a historic $6.5 billion deal, marking Japan's first major warship export since WWII and strengthening Australia-Japan strategic ties amid regional security concerns.
Australia will purchase 11 Japanese Mogami-class frigates in a $6.48 billion deal, marking Japan's largest defense contract and strengthening bilateral security cooperation.
Satellite images reveal that Russian warships have vacated their base in Tartus, Syria, following the ousting of Bashar Assad by rebel forces. The images show the warships missing from the base shortly after Assad's regime fell, raising questions about Russia's military presence in Syria. While some vessels briefly returned, they were gone again, and reports suggest Russia is withdrawing its assets. The situation highlights the potential impact on Russia's strategic military facilities in the region.
Four Russian warships, including a nuclear-powered submarine, will arrive in Havana next week as part of "historically friendly relations" between Russia and Cuba. The Cuban foreign ministry assured that the ships do not carry nuclear weapons and pose no threat to the region. This move comes amid escalating tensions over Western military support for Ukraine in its conflict with Russia.
Ukraine claims to have sunk or disabled a third of Russian warships in the Black Sea, including an amphibious landing ship and two others, using Ukraine-built Neptune missiles. The strikes have dealt a heavy blow to Moscow's military capability, with a navy spokesman stating that a third of all Russian warships in the Black Sea have been destroyed or disabled. These successful attacks have provided a morale boost for Ukraine and have also helped create more favorable conditions for Ukrainian exports from Black Sea ports.
Ukrainian President Zelensky claims that the Russian advance in eastern Ukraine has been halted, attributing this to the construction of over 2,000 kilometers of fortifications by Ukrainian forces. The Ukrainian military accuses Russia of using banned chemicals in grenades and reports successful strikes on Russian warships, which they believe are in preparation for a larger operation in Crimea. Meanwhile, Moscow's soldiers continue to gain ground around Donetsk, with Ukrainian air strikes knocking out a Russian command post on a tanker.
Ukrainian forces have significantly weakened Russia's Black Sea Fleet, destroying nearly a third of its vessels in less than two years using unmanned drones and anti-ship missiles. The attacks have disrupted the Black Sea Fleet's operations, forcing it to shift warships away from Crimea and allowing Ukraine to resume crucial grain shipments through the Black Sea. Specific warships known to have been lost include the Saratov, a large amphibious landing warship, and the Moskva, a guided missile cruiser.
Warships have arrived to assist the UK-owned tanker Marlin Luanda, chartered to Trafigura, after it was hit by a Houthi missile in the Gulf of Aden, causing a fire. The safety of the crew is the top priority, and firefighting equipment is being used to control the fire in one cargo tank. The UK Maritime Trade Operations confirmed the attack and stated that coalition warships are providing support. This incident follows a near miss involving another tanker earlier in the day, and comes amid heightened tensions between the Houthis and the US and UK.
Ukraine has secured agreements with its partners to receive warships that will escort ships in the Black Sea grain corridor, ensuring their safety. President Zelenskyy highlighted the establishment of the grain corridor without Russia as a significant achievement and emphasized the importance of protecting both the ships and the people living in the Odesa Oblast, which will be equipped with additional air defense systems.
US Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin has announced a plan to strengthen regional deterrence efforts in the Middle East amid the ongoing conflict between Israel and Hamas. The plan includes moving warships, increasing forces, and deploying anti-ballistic missile defense systems and additional Patriot battalions throughout the region. Austin stated that the goal is to enhance force posture and capabilities to effectively respond to the situation. The US continues to affirm Israel's right to defend itself, and President Biden has expressed support for Israel. The conflict has resulted in thousands of casualties on both sides, including American citizens, and there are concerns about Americans being held captive by Hamas.
Turkish President Erdogan criticized the US for sending warships to the eastern Mediterranean in support of Israel after the recent attack by Hamas. Erdogan warned that US involvement in Gaza could lead to "massacres" and criticized Israel's decision to cut off water and electricity to the enclave. The US said it was sending warships as a deterrent, but Erdogan's comments threaten to strain Turkey's ties with Israel.
Russia's Black Sea Fleet has reportedly moved its warships from annexed Crimea to southern Russia due to a series of attacks on its headquarters. Satellite images show that several warships, including frigates, submarines, and landing ships, have been relocated to the port of Novorossiysk. The move comes after Ukrainian missile strikes damaged Russian vessels and the Black Sea Fleet headquarters. The relocation may limit Russia's ability to disrupt Ukrainian grain exports and raises doubts about the fleet's control over the western Black Sea. The Kremlin has not commented on the reported ship movements.