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Monday, December 16, 2013
China – U.S. Navy Confrontation… Let’s Be Realistic
Defense

China – U.S. Navy Confrontation… Let’s Be Realistic

Given China’s abrupt, and frankly non-substantiated expansion of their air defense identification zone (ADIZ) recently, it’s easy to immediately

December 16, 2013
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U.S. Navy Ship in Near Collision with Chinese Aircraft Carrier Posed Threat, Global Times Says
Navy

U.S. Navy Ship in Near Collision with Chinese Aircraft Carrier Posed Threat, Global Times Says

The U.S. Navy ship that had a confrontation with a Chinese military vessel in the South China Sea posed a threat to national security, China’s Global

December 16, 2013
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Friday, December 13, 2013
Defense

Chinese Military Ship Confronts U.S. Cruiser as Tensions Rise

Dec. 13 (Bloomberg) — A U.S. Navy guided-missile cruiser had a confrontation with a Chinese militaryship on Dec. 5 in the South China Sea, underscoring

December 13, 2013
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Defense

U.S. and Chinese Warships Narrowly Avoid Collision In South China Sea

WASHINGTON, Dec 13 (Reuters) – A U.S. guided missile cruiser operating in international waters in the South China Sea was forced to take evasive action

December 13, 2013
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Wednesday, December 11, 2013
U.S. Chief of Naval Operations – Army Navy Spirit Spot
Defense

U.S. Chief of Naval Operations – Army Navy Spirit Spot

In the spirit of the upcoming Army/Navy Football game this weekend, Admiral Jonathan Greenert, Chief of U.S.Naval Operations, shows us just how excited he is

December 11, 2013
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Thursday, November 28, 2013
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Defense

Inchcape Responds to U.S. Navy Contracting Ban

In a statement late yesterday, the U.S. Navy announced a ban had been placed on Inchcape Shipping Services (ISS) that suspends them from contracting with the

November 28, 2013
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Wednesday, November 27, 2013
inchcape shipping services
Defense

Inchcape Shipping Services Barred From All U.S. Navy Contracts

In the wake of the Glenn Defense Marine Asia (GDMA) scandal which has rocked the U.S. Navy contracting world and seen the arrest of two U.S. Navy officers, a

November 27, 2013
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Tuesday, November 26, 2013
China’s New Aircraft Carrier Steams Towards Disputed South China Sea For Drills
Navy

China’s New Aircraft Carrier Steams Towards Disputed South China Sea For Drills

China sent its sole aircraft carrier on a training mission into the South China Sea on Tuesday amid maritime disputes with the Philippines and other neighbors

November 26, 2013
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Leonard Glenn Francis
Defense

“Fat Leonard” Deemed Flight Risk by U.S. District Judge

Nov. 26 (Bloomberg) — A Singapore-based contractor accused of bribing U.S. Navy commanders with cash and prostitutes must be held without bail because of

November 26, 2013
Total Views: 221

Tuesday, November 19, 2013
USNS Bowditch (T-AGS 62)
Defense

USNS Bowditch: A Little-Known, But Critical Element of the Philippine Relief Effort

Besides obliterating entire villages, killing thousands, and otherwise creating an incredible mess of the Philippines, Super Typhoon Haiyan and its resulting

November 19, 2013
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Unreleased GAO Report Deals Latest Blow to Troubled LCS Program
Navy

Unreleased GAO Report Deals Latest Blow to Troubled LCS Program

By Tony Capaccio Nov. 19 (Bloomberg) — The U.S. Navy’s Littoral Combat Ship lacks the robust communications systems needed to transmit critical

November 19, 2013
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Ship Photos of The Day – Gerald R. Ford Launch
Interesting

Ship Photos of The Day – Gerald R. Ford Launch

On Sunday, November 17, 2013, the first-of-class aircraft carrier for the U.S. Navy, Gerald R. Ford (CVN 78), was launched into the the James River for the

November 19, 2013
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Monday, November 18, 2013
Typhoon Haiyan: U.S. Navy’s Relief Effort By the Numbers [INFOGRAPHIC]
Defense

Typhoon Haiyan: U.S. Navy’s Relief Effort By the Numbers [INFOGRAPHIC]

  According to the American Red Cross, around 10 million people across 40 provinces have been affected by Typhoon Haiyan, with as many as 600,000 people

November 18, 2013
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Sunday, November 17, 2013
Indian Navy (Finally) Gets Russian Aircraft Carrier
Navy

Indian Navy (Finally) Gets Russian Aircraft Carrier

Russia handed over a $2.3 billion aircraft carrier to India on Saturday after years of delays, extending the South Asian country's maritime reach in the Indian

November 17, 2013
Total Views: 164

Thursday, November 14, 2013
Hospital Ship USNS Mercy Prepped for Philippines Disaster Relief
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Hospital Ship USNS Mercy Prepped for Philippines Disaster Relief

One of two hospital ships operated by the U.S. Navy's Military Sealift Command has been put on standby and may be deployed to join in ongoing disaster relief

November 14, 2013
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Sunday, November 10, 2013
Gerald R. Ford (CVN 78): Keel Laying to Christening in Four Minutes [TIME LAPSE]
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Gerald R. Ford (CVN 78): Keel Laying to Christening in Four Minutes [TIME LAPSE]

From the Keel laying to christening, 4 years of constructing the Gerald R. Ford (CVN 78) in 4

November 10, 2013
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Friday, November 8, 2013
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Defense

Admirals Under Investigation Amidst U.S. Navy Corruption Scandal

Two senior Admirals have now found themselves under the searing spotlight of a high profile criminal investigation that has already led to the arrest of two

November 8, 2013
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U.S. Navy’s Next Generation Aircraft Carrier, Gerald R. Ford, Set for Saturday Christening
Navy

U.S. Navy’s Next Generation Aircraft Carrier, Gerald R. Ford, Set for Saturday Christening

Less than 24 hours to go until the christening of the U.S. Navy's newest aircraft carrier Gerald R. Ford (CVN

November 8, 2013
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Thursday, November 7, 2013
Third U.S. Navy Official Charged in Singapore Bribery Scheme
Navy

Third U.S. Navy Official Charged in Singapore Bribery Scheme

A third U.S. Navy official was charged with receiving bribes, including cash and prostitutes, from a Singapore-based contractor who provides port services for

November 7, 2013
Total Views: 25

Tuesday, November 5, 2013
WATCH: Time-Lapse Shows Zumwalt DDG1000 Transfer and Float Off
Blog

WATCH: Time-Lapse Shows Zumwalt DDG1000 Transfer and Float Off

On October 28, 2013, the first of three new-generation stealth destroyers for the U.S. Navy, the ZUMWALT (DDG 1000), was launched at Bath Iron Works shipyard

November 5, 2013
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