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Sunday, September 22, 2024
An Iranian military ship takes part in an annual drill in the coastal area of the Gulf of Oman and near the Strait of Hormuz, Iran. This image was obtained on December 31, 2022. This image is from WANA (West Asia News Agency)/Handout via REUTERS
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Iran Holds Its Largest Naval Drills In Persian Gulf

By Arsalan Shahla Sep 21, 2024(Bloomberg) –Iran’s army and the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps conducted their largest joint naval exercises to

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Saturday, September 21, 2024
Russian and Chinese warships take part in the "Ocean 2024" naval drills in the Sea of Japan./Handout via REUTERS
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Russia And China Start Naval Exercises In Sea Of Japan

MOSCOW, Sept 21 (Reuters) – Russia and China started naval exercises in the Sea of Japan on Saturday, Russian news agencies cited Russia’s

September 21, 2024
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SECNAV vistis South Korean and Japanese shipyards
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US Navy Collaborates with Allies’ Shipyards to Counter China’s Maritime Expansion

(Bloomberg) In any high-stakes military conflict with China, the US Navy will be critical to winning. But America’s shipbuilding industry is far from able to

September 21, 2024
Total Views: 2786

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Greece Negotiates Purchase Of Fourth Belharra Frigate From France

by Lefteris Papadimas – ATHENS (Reuters) – Greece will start negotiations to buy a fourth Belharra frigate from France to strengthen

September 21, 2024
Total Views: 394

Photo of an Indian Navy Admiral on the bridge of a US Navy warship talking to a US Navy captain
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Stavridis – Can The Quad Counter Chinese Influence In The Indian Ocean?

by Admiral James Stavridis (Bloomberg Opinion) This weekend, President Joe Biden is hosting the three other national leaders of the Quadrilateral Security

September 21, 2024
Total Views: 502

Friday, September 20, 2024
Virginia class submarine comissioning at electric boat shipyard in Rhode Island
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Virginia Class Submarine Program $17B Over Budget—Enough to Build a New Aircraft Carrier

The Virginia-class submarine project may exceed its budget by $17 billion—surpassing the price tag of an entire new aircraft carrier. By Tony Capaccio

September 20, 2024
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Thursday, September 19, 2024
US Navy Chief of Naval Operations at a microphone talking with allies
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OpEd – Forget Project 2025, US Navy’s Project 33 Warplan is More Dangerous

by Captain John Konrad (gCaptain OpEd) The US Navy’s top Admiral has just unveiled her new “warfighting navy” plan, and it’s a doozy.

September 19, 2024
Total Views: 2428

Wednesday, September 18, 2024
How The Defense Transportation System Works
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WATCH: How US Military Logistics Works

by John Konrad (gCaptain) Contrary to popular belief, Maersk is not the world’s largest shipping company, nor is Delta the world’s largest airline.

September 18, 2024
Total Views: 13826

Tuesday, September 17, 2024
Nuclear Aircraft CArrier youtube thumbnail
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Watch How Nuclear Aircraft Carriers Project Power and Why They’re Vulnerable

The sight of an aircraft carrier on the horizon can shift not only geopolitical conversations but entire military strategies. For decades, these colossal

September 17, 2024
Total Views: 1339

Monday, September 16, 2024
Testing of a shipping container launching a US Navy missle in the pacific
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Pacific Dragon: Is the Shipping Industry Ready for Containerized Missile Warfare?

In a groundbreaking naval exercise, the U.S. Navy and its allies tested the launch of one of its most powerful defensive missiles from a shipping container,

September 16, 2024
Total Views: 6951

Russian navy ship shooting automatic deck mounted weapon
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Ocean 2024: 400 Russian and Chinese Navy Ships Flex Power as Aircraft Enter Alaska ADIZ

This past weekend, Russian military aircraft repeatedly entered the Alaska Air Defense Identification Zone (ADIZ) while Russian and Chinese People Liberation

September 16, 2024
Total Views: 40557

Sunday, September 15, 2024
Japan's newest aircraft carrier underway during joint military exercises in the pacific theater
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Japan’s Largest Aircraft Carrier Sails To California For Flight Trials

Japan’s military is making moves that will put it in the big leagues of naval aviation. Later this year, the Izumo-class carrier Kaga will head to the waters

September 15, 2024
Total Views: 23937

Saturday, September 14, 2024
US Merchant Mariner handling lines on the bow of an American flagged ship
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China’s Seafarer Wages Soar as U.S. Mariners Struggle with Pay Stagflation

by Captain John Konrad (gCaptain) For decades, American merchant mariners have been in a state of stagnation. Despite their crucial role in U.S. shipping and

September 14, 2024
Total Views: 2420

Anduril Barracuda naval missle
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Could Cargo Ships Become Armed Battle Platforms with Anduril’s Barracuda-M Missiles?

Picture this: a vast container ship, plowing through the open sea, its steel hull reflecting the soft shimmer of moonlight. It’s carrying cargo, bound

September 14, 2024
Total Views: 5568

Monday, September 9, 2024
Navy damage control tool
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How a Navy Reservist Turned Firefighting Frustration into Lifesaving Innovation

By Captain John Konrad (gCaptain) One of the most rewarding—and often the most frustrating—types of volunteer work I do is mentoring young startup

September 9, 2024
Total Views: 3389

Sunday, September 8, 2024
USS Independence LCS
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US Navy Chief Busted For Illegal Starlink

Navy sailors often face restricted internet access during deployments for security reasons. However, senior enlisted leaders on the littoral combat ship

September 8, 2024
Total Views: 5456

Saturday, September 7, 2024
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un visits a naval base construction site at an undisclosed location in North Korea
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North Korean Leader Emphasizes Importance Of Strengthening Naval Power

SEOUL, Sept 8 (Reuters) – North Korean leader Kim Jong Un emphasized the importance of strengthening naval power during a tour of a naval base

September 7, 2024
Total Views: 1318

Tuesday, September 3, 2024
Could Future Naval Battles Be Fought With Morse Code?
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Could Future Naval Battles Be Fought With Morse Code?

Captain John Konrad (gCaptain) Could future naval battles be waged using Morse code flashed between ships? One admiral believes so. At the 3rd Indo-Pacific

September 3, 2024
Total Views: 3263

Saturday, August 31, 2024
High waves are observed along the shore as Typhoon Shanshan approaches southwestern Japan in Makurazaki. Mandatory credit Kyodo/via REUTERS
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Japan Protests Second Territorial Incursion By China In Under A Week

TOKYO, Aug 31 (Reuters) – Japan lodged a protest with China after one of its naval survey vessels entered Japanese waters on Saturday, the

August 31, 2024
Total Views: 1602

Monday, August 26, 2024
Anti-ship startup cruise missle
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US Tech Titan Targets Ships: Y Combinator Backs Anti-Ship Missile Startup

In a move that could ripple through global naval strategies, Y Combinator—the California-based tech incubator behind Airbnb, Dropbox and Flexport—is now

August 26, 2024
Total Views: 988
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