Navy
U.S. nuclear submarine arrives in Busan for supplies
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A U.S. Navy Los Angeles-class attack submarine, the USS Greeneville, arrived at a naval base in Busan on December 23 to replenish supplies and allow crew rest. South Korea's Navy plans to enhance exchanges and cooperation between the two nations' navies on this occasion. This marks the first visit by a U.S. nuclear-powered submarine since President Lee Jae-myung took office in June.
Colombia's General Prosecutor's Office upheld a second-instance ruling against Navy Captain Conrado Andrés Jiménez Montealagre, removing him from service and barring him for 16 years due to sexual harassment of a medical intern in 2023.
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The Philippine Navy's newest offshore patrol vessel, the future BRP Rajah Sulayman, arrived from South Korea on January 17, bolstering the service's expanding modern fleet. It was greeted by the BRP Jose Rizal in waters off Zambales as part of standard naval protocols. The ship will now undergo post-delivery activities and technical checks before formal commissioning.
Nigeria's Navy Chief has launched the annual sea exercise involving 16 warships. The initiative underscores the country's commitment to maritime readiness.
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Sweden plans to acquire four new warships that will serve as advanced platforms for air defense and submarine hunting. The frigates, set for delivery in 2030, will be capable of intercepting ballistic missiles and equipped with new helicopters. Navy chief Johan Norlén calls the addition incredibly important.