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Saturday, September 16, 2023
Sea drone shows the silhouette of Olenegorsky Gornyak ship near the port of Novorossiysk. Video obtained by Reuters/via REUTERS
Defense

Ukrainian Minister Vows More Drones For Strikes On Russian Warships

By Max Hunder KYIV, Sept 16 (Reuters) – Ukraine will be able to conduct more drone attacks on Russian warships, a Ukrainian

September 16, 2023
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Friday, September 15, 2023
CCGS Vincent Massey leaving Levis, Quebec | Photo credit: Chantier Davie
Defense

Canadian Coast Guard Dedicates Third and Final Secondhand Medium Icebreaker

The Canadian Coast Guard has officially welcomed the medium icebreaker CCGS Vincent Massey to its fleet at a dedication to service ceremony in Quebec City.

September 15, 2023
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Tuesday, September 12, 2023
A special unit of the Defense Intelligence of the Ministry of Defense of Ukraine conducts an operation to retake the Boyko Towers from Russia control. Image credit: Defense Intelligence of the Ministry of Defense of Ukraine
Defense

Ukraine Retakes Control of Crimean Offshore Drilling Rig from Russia

KYIV, Sept 11 (Reuters) – Ukrainian forces have regained control from Russia of several gas and oil offshore drilling platforms close

September 12, 2023
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Saturday, September 9, 2023
The Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Ralph Johnson (DDG 114) and the Ticonderoga-class guided-missile cruiser USS Princeton (CG 59). U.S. Navy File Photo
Defense

US, Canadian Warships Transit Taiwan Strait In Latest Joint Mission

TAIPEI, Sept 9 (Reuters) – A U.S. and a Canadian warship sailed through the Taiwan Strait on Saturday, the U.S. Navy said, marking the second such

September 9, 2023
Total Views: 4741

Philippines' resupply mission in the South China Sea. Photo REUTERS/Jay Ereno
Defense

Philippines Resupplies Troops In South China Sea Atoll

SOUTH CHINA SEA, Sept 9 (Reuters) – The Philippines has completed a supply mission for troops stationed in a rusty World War Two-era ship, but

September 9, 2023
Total Views: 9178

Thursday, September 7, 2023
two US Navy littoral combat ships underway at sea
Navy

A Deep Dive Into US Navy’s Epic Shipbuilding Failure

by Joaquin Sapien (ProPublica) In July 2016, warships from more than two dozen nations gathered off the coasts of Hawaii and Southern California to join the

September 7, 2023
Total Views: 36448

Wednesday, September 6, 2023
Sailors spell out "E=MC2" on the flight deck of the aircraft carrier USS Enterprise (CVN 65) to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the ship's commissioning, Feb. 17, 2011. U.S. Navy Photo
Defense

U.S. Navy Selects Commercial Option for Dismantling the Former USS Enterprise

The U.S. Navy has selected the Commercial Dismantlement option to dispose of the decommissioned USS Enterprise, including its defueled reactor plants, and

September 6, 2023
Total Views: 7640

Monday, September 4, 2023
How The Defense Transportation System Works
Evergreen

How Does The Pentagon’s Massive Global Transportation System Work?

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 4, 2023
Total Views: 10996

Sunday, September 3, 2023
Russian flagged Ro Ro ship Lady R transits Bosphorus in Istanbul, Turkey February 14, 2023. Photo :REUTERS/Yoruk Isik
Defense

South African Inquiry Found No Evidence Of Arms Shipment To Russia

By Olivia Kumwenda-Mtambo JOHANNESBURG, Sept 3 (Reuters) – South African President Cyril Ramaphosa said on Sunday that an independent inquiry

September 3, 2023
Total Views: 1997

Friday, September 1, 2023
FILE Photo of the San Antonio-class amphibious transport dock ship USS Mesa Verde (LPD 19). Picture taken May 14, 2022. Photo courtesy U.S. Navy
Defense

NATO Naval Drill in Baltic Sea to Focus on Repelling Russian Attack

BERLIN, Sept 1 (Reuters) – Major naval drills about to start in the Baltic Sea involving some 30 ships and more than 3,000 Western service

September 1, 2023
Total Views: 2039

Sunday, August 27, 2023
Water cannon incident in the South China Sea. photo released on August 6, 2023. Philippine Coast Guard/Handout via REUTERS
Defense

China’s ‘Aggressive Behavior’ In South China Sea Must Be Challenged – U.S. Navy Official

MANILA, Aug 27 (Reuters) – China’s “aggressive behavior” in the South China Sea, including the use of water canon by

August 27, 2023
Total Views: 16227

A still image from a video, released by Russia's Defence Ministry, shows what it said to be Russian and Chinese navy ships jointly patrolling the Pacific Ocean and holding naval exercises in the East China Sea, in this image taken from footage released August 18, 2023.
Defense

Russian And Chinese Ships Return From Joint Pacific Patrolling

Aug 27 (Reuters) – A detachment of Russia’s navy warships returned from more than three weeks of joint-patrolling of the

August 27, 2023
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Saturday, August 26, 2023
A view of the proposed Chumash Heritage National Marine Sanctuary near Montana de Oro State Park in San Luis Obispo County, California. (Image credit: Robert Schwemmer/NOAA
NOAA

Chumash Heritage National Marine Sanctuary Is Proposed Off California Coast

NOAA-Today, following input from tribal nations, state and federal agencies, Indigenous communities, and the public, NOAA released a proposal to designate a

August 26, 2023
Total Views: 1298

Thursday, August 24, 2023
United States Coast Guard USCG port Cyber-security exercise
Defense

U.S. Sounds Alarm on China’s Leading Ship Logistics Software LOGINK

by John Konrad (gCaptain) It’s long been evident that social media users readily exchange their data for free information and services. But what if China

August 24, 2023
Total Views: 7618

US Navy Admirals and a naval color guard at A Ceremony in Washington. Photo by USN
Navy

Despite Sexual Assault Reforms, The US Navy Still Guards Secrets

by Megan Rose (ProPublica) As President Joe Biden announces major reforms to how the military prosecutes sexual assault, the U.S. Navy is still shrouding those

August 24, 2023
Total Views: 1713

Wednesday, August 23, 2023
Coast Guard Commandant Admiral Linda Fagan at Congress
USCG

Midshipman X: Mariner Relinquishes USCG License Prior to Coast Guard Rape Hearing

by John Konrad (gCaptain) A source close to the investigation has informed gCaptain that Edgar Sison will relinquish his engineering officer license following

August 23, 2023
Total Views: 4628

Saturday, August 19, 2023
china new destroyer Nanchang photo credit REUTERS/Jason Lee
Defense

China Launches Drills Around Taiwan In Angry Response To VP’s US Trip

SHANGHAI/TAIPEI, Aug 19 (Reuters) – China launched military drills around Taiwan on Saturday as a “serious warning” to separatist forces in

August 19, 2023
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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

Philippines To Resupply South China Sea Troops After Beijing’s Block

MANILA, Aug 19 (Reuters) – The Philippine armed forces said on Saturday it would again seek to resupply troops stationed in a rusty World War

August 19, 2023
Total Views: 29137

Friday, August 18, 2023
A still image from a video, released by Russia's Defence Ministry, shows what it said to be Russian and Chinese navy ships jointly patrolling the Pacific Ocean and holding naval exercises in the East China Sea, in this image taken from footage released August 18, 2023.
Defense

No Clear Winner in U.S., China Contest in the Pacific

By Kirsty Needham SYDNEY, Aug 18 (Reuters) – The United States opened international aid offices in the Pacific Islands this week,

August 18, 2023
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Thursday, August 17, 2023
Canadian Royal Navy Ships HMCS Saskatoon and HMCS Yellowknife
Navy

Canadian Royal Navy Spending Is Disappointing

By James Stavridis (Bloomberg) Over a long career in the Navy, I sailed into many of Canada’s beautiful ports and commanded a Canadian frigate,

August 17, 2023
Total Views: 31868
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