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Russia-Ukraine conflict: What happened in the Black Sea so far?
While most people’s attention is focused on the battle in the cities, it is worth shedding light on what has occurred in the Black Sea thus far.
27 February 2022
While most people’s attention is focused on the battle in the cities, it is worth shedding light on what has occurred in the Black Sea thus far.
Following Russia’s attacks on Ukraine’s main cities, Vasyl Bodnar, Ukraine’s ambassador to Turkey, asked Turkey to close the straits to Russian ships in favor of Ukraine. Is it possible to do so in accordance with the Montreux Convention?
The UK Ministry of Defence has issued an update to the “Defence Equipment Plan” for the years 2021-2031. The new update projected a significant increase in naval spending over the next ten years.
The Polish government announced on February 10 the down selection of two competitors for the Miecznik frigate programme: Babcock’s Arrowhead-140PL and Thyssenkrupp Marine Systems’ MEKO-A300PL.
The Indonesian Navy (TNI AL) is planning to procure fast missile boats armed with Naval Strike Missile (NSM). The information was shared by several local media.
The Hellenic Parliament released the details of Greece’s contract with Naval Group for the Hellenic Navy’s future FDI (Frégate de défense et d’intervention) frigates on February 9.
In the midst of Ukraine-Russia tensions, Russia’s improved Kilo-class (Project 636.3) submarine “Rostov-na-Donu (B-237)” entered the Dardanelles on February 12 en route to the Black Sea.
As expected three additional amphibious vessels of the Russian Navy transited the Bosphorus tonight to enter the Black Sea. Among them is one of latest ship in the Russian Navy fleet: The Ivan Gren-class LST Pytor Morgunov.
On February 7, a ceremony in Istanbul marked the formal launch of two LCMs (Landing Craft Mechanised) for the Qatari Emiri Navy by Turkey’s Anadolu (ADIK) Shipyard, BROOG (QL40) and ISHAT (QL41).
The Turkish Presidency of Defense Industries (SSB) released a new video on January 31 highlighting the country’s defense industry’s 2022 goals. The video includes the activities planned for 2022 with regard to Turkey’s naval projects.
