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Sunday, November 5, 2023
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Defense

Putin’s Move To Secure Libya Bases Is New Regional Worry For US

By Bloomberg News Nov 5, 2023, (Bloomberg) —Russia is moving to expand its military presence in eastern Libya, a plan that could lead to a naval

November 5, 2023
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Russia's new nuclear submarine test launches Bulava missile in White Sea, screengrab taken from a video released on November 5, 2023. Russian Defence Ministry/Handout via REUTERS
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Russian Nuclear Submarine Test Intercontinental Missile

By Guy Faulconbridge MOSCOW, Nov 5 (Reuters) – Russia’s new strategic nuclear submarine, the Imperator Alexander III, has successfully

November 5, 2023
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Saturday, November 4, 2023
Japan's Prime Minister Kishida visits Philippines. Ezra Acayan/POOL via REUTERS
Defense

Japan Cooperating With Philippines, US To Protect South China Sea

By Karen Lema MANILA, Nov 4 (Reuters) – Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida said on Saturday his country, the Philippines and the United States were

November 4, 2023
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Friday, November 3, 2023
Ships from the Gerald R. Ford and Dwight D. Eisenhower Carrier Strike Groups (CSG) sail in formation in the Mediterranean Sea
Defense

Photos: U.S. Naval Power on Display in Mediterranean Sea

Today’s photos are brought to you from the Eastern Mediterranean Sea where ships from the U.S. Navy’s Gerald R. Ford and Dwight D. Eisenhower

November 3, 2023
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Thursday, November 2, 2023
Adm. Lisa Franchetti, Vice Chief of Naval Operations, addresses Sailors questions at an all hands call during a scheduled visit to Naval Station Mayport, Oct. 11, 2023. U.S. Navy Photo
Defense

Admiral Lisa Franchetti Confirmed to Navy’s Top Ranking Position

The Senate confirmed Adm. Lisa Franchetti as the 33rd Chief of Naval Operations, the Navy’s high ranking position, on Thursday. This historic appointment

November 2, 2023
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Monday, October 30, 2023
USCGC Argus launch
Defense

USCG’s Lead Offshore Patrol Cutter ‘USCGC Argus’ Launched

The lead ship of the U.S. Coast Guard’s highly anticipated Heritage-class offshore patrol cutter (OPC), the USCGC Argus, was successfully launched

October 30, 2023
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Saturday, October 28, 2023
The BRP Sierra Madre, a marooned transport ship which Philippine Marines live on as a military outpost, is pictured in the disputed Second Thomas Shoal, part of the Spratly Islands in the South China Sea March 30, 2014. REUTERS/Erik De Castro
Defense

Race To Fix Crumbling Ship Threatens Conflict In South China Sea

By Philip J. Heijmans and Cliff Venzon (Bloomberg) –Even as concerns mount in the US over a possible Chinese invasion of Taiwan, the flashpoint most

October 28, 2023
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Friday, October 27, 2023
The crew of the Coast Guard Cutter James pose with more than $445 million in illegal drugs seized by Coast Guard and partner agencies in Port Everglades, Florida, Oct 26, 2023. U.S. Coast Guard Photo
Defense

U.S. Coast Guard Offloads $450 Million Worth of Drugs in Florida

The U.S. Coast Guard offloaded 33,200 pounds of cocaine and 12,400 pounds of marijuana, valued at approximately $448 million, at Port Everglades on Thursday.

October 27, 2023
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Thursday, October 26, 2023
US Coast Guard’s Arctic Plan Opens Door to Acquiring Commercial Icebreakers
Defense

US Coast Guard’s Arctic Plan Opens Door to Acquiring Commercial Icebreakers

The U.S. Coast Guard unveiled its Arctic Strategic Outlook Implementation Plan on Thursday, outlining a series of initiatives aimed at promoting safety,

October 26, 2023
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Tuesday, October 24, 2023
Sailors assigned to the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Carney (DDG 64) stand watch in the ship’s Combat Information Center during an operation to defeat a combination of Houthi missiles and unmanned aerial vehicles, October 19, 2023. U.S. Navy Photo
Defense

MARAD Warns Ships of ‘Multiple Projectiles’ in Red Sea

The U.S. Maritime Administration (MARAD) has issued an alert to commercial ships warning them of the threat of “multiple projectiles” that have

October 24, 2023
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Sunday, October 22, 2023
Philippines resupply mission in the South China Sea. REUTERS/Adrian Portugal
Defense

China, Philippines Trade Accusations Over South China Sea Clash

BEIJING/MANILA, Oct 22 (Reuters) – China and the Philippines traded accusations over a collision in disputed waters of the South

October 22, 2023
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Saturday, October 21, 2023
SOUTHCHINASEA-PHILIPPINES. REUTERS/Erik De Castro
Defense

China Says It ‘Lawfully’ Blocked Philippine Ships

BEIJING, Oct 22 (Reuters) – China’s coast guard said on Sunday it “lawfully” blocked Philippine vessels

October 21, 2023
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Friday, October 20, 2023
Navy officer looking through binoculars out to into the Baltic
Navy

Latvia Asks If NATO Halt Russian Baltic Shipping

By Aaron Eglitis (Bloomberg) NATO should consider a halt to Russian shipping in the Baltic Sea if evidence emerges that the Kremlin is behind the damage to a

October 20, 2023
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Thursday, October 19, 2023
The Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Carney (DDG 64) transits the Mediterranean Sea Oct. 23, 2018. U.S. Navy Photo
Defense

US Navy Destroyer Intercepts Missiles and Drones Off Yemen

By Idrees Ali and Costas Pitas Oct 19 (Reuters) – A U.S. Navy warship on Thursday intercepted three cruise missiles and several drones launched by the

October 19, 2023
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Wednesday, October 18, 2023
The Amphibious assault ship USS Bataan (LHD 5), with the embarked (26th MEU SOC) Marine Expeditionary Unit, and dock landing ship USS Carter Hall (LSD 50) transit in formation through the Red Sea, Aug. 8, 2023. U.S. Navy Photo
Defense

U.S. Sends 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit, Navy Ships to Israel

In a move to bolster deterrence in the Middle East region and ensure Israel’s security, Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III has taken further steps

October 18, 2023
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The Royal Norwegian Navy's KV Sortland pictured near the Troll A platform in the North Sea in September 2022. Photo courtesy Royal Norwegian Navy
Defense

Norwegian Navy Shadows Chinese Ship ID’d in Baltic Pipeline Damage Probe

By Nerijus Adomaitis and Anne Kauranen OSLO/HELSINKI, Oct 18 (Reuters) – A Norwegian Navy ship shadowed a Chinese container ship

October 18, 2023
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Tuesday, October 17, 2023
The picture provided by The Finnish Border Guard shows Finnish Border Guard's offshore patrol vessel Turva guarding on October 11, 2023 at sea near the place where damaged Balticconnector gas pipeline is pinpointed at the Gulf of Finland. Lehtikuva/FINNISH BORDER GUARD via REUTERS
Defense

Finnish Authorities Focus on Ships Near Damaged Pipeline

Finnish investigators are currently examining the details of several ships that sailed in the area of a Finnish-Estonian gas pipeline and telecomunications

October 17, 2023
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Defense

MARAD Announces Full Enrollment in Maritime and Tanker Security Programs

The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Maritime Administration (MARAD) has announced its Maritime Security Program (MSP) and Tanker Security Program

October 17, 2023
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Monday, October 16, 2023
M/T Empire State, the first ship scheduled to defuel the Red Hill Bulk Fuel Storage Facility, approaches Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam Oct. 11, 2023, off the coast of Oahu, Hawaii. US DoD photo
Defense

DoD Kicks Off Red Hill Defueling Ahead of Schedule

The U.S. Department of Defense has officially started defueling operations at the Red Hill Bulk Fuel Storage Facility (RHBFSF), it’s largest fuel storage

October 16, 2023
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Sunday, October 15, 2023
Philippines resupply mission in the South China Sea.REUTERS/Adrian Portugal
Defense

China’s Navy Must Stop Dangerous Moves At Sea, Philippines Says

By Cecilia Yap Oct 15, 2023 (Bloomberg) –The Philippines asked China to stop “dangerous maneuvers and aggressive actions” in the South China

October 15, 2023
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