Defense

Stay ahead with the latest maritime defense news, covering naval operations, defense contracts, and national security measures. Explore how these developments shape geopolitics, impact global trade, and ensure the safety of shipping lanes and maritime assets worldwide.


Sunday, June 15, 2025
A helicopter takes off from China's Shandong aircraft carrier, over Pacific Ocean waters, south of Okinawa prefecture.
Defense

China Conducts Patrols In South China Sea, Warns Philippines

BEIJING, June 15 (Reuters) – China’s military held joint sea and air patrols in the South China Sea on Saturday, a spokesperson for the

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Saturday, June 14, 2025
The USS America amphibious assault ship arrives in Sydney Harbour.REUTERS/Stephen Coates
Defense

US Warship Arrives In Australia Ahead Of War Games

By Kirsty Needham SYDNEY, June 14 (Reuters) – A key U.S. warship arrived in Australia on Saturday ahead of joint war games and the first summit

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Friday, June 13, 2025
U.S. Coast Guard’s New Icebreaker USCGC ‘Storis’ Transits Panama Canal en Route to Arctic
Defense

U.S. Coast Guard’s New Icebreaker USCGC ‘Storis’ Transits Panama Canal en Route to Arctic

On the way to its initial Arctic deployment U.S. Coast Guard polar icebreaker Storis (WAGB 21) has transited through the Panama Canal. The polar class

June 13, 2025
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Thursday, June 12, 2025
Australia Confident US Will Proceed With Biden-Era Submarine Pact After Review
Defense

Australia Confident US Will Proceed With Biden-Era Submarine Pact After Review

Australia's Defence Minister Richard Marles said on Thursday he was confident the AUKUS submarine pact with the U.S. and Britain would proceed, and his

June 12, 2025
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Wednesday, June 11, 2025
U.S. President Donald Trump looks on, on the day he signs an executive order in the Oval Office at the White House in Washington
Defense

U.S. Moves Embassy Staff Amid Growing Iran Confrontation

The United States is preparing a partial evacuation of its Iraqi embassy and will allow military dependents to leave locations around the Middle East due to

June 11, 2025
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An illustration of the Polar Max icebreaker to be constructed by Davie
Defense

Davie to Acquire Texas Shipyards, Seeking to Supercharge U.S. Icebreaker Production

Canadian shipbuilder Davie announced today its plans to acquire shipbuilding assets in Galveston and Port Arthur, Texas from Gulf Copper & Manufacturing

June 11, 2025
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U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth speaks during a Senate Appropriations Committee hearing on U.S. President Donald Trump's budget request for the Department of Defense, on Capitol Hill in Washington
Defense

Pentagon Calls Shipbuilding a Top Priority, But Congress Says Budget Falls Short

The Department of Defense has placed shipbuilding at the heart of its FY2026 strategy, pledging $5.9 billion to revitalize the U.S. maritime industrial base

June 11, 2025
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Chinese Aircraft Carriers in Pacific Show Country’s ‘Expansionist’ Aims, Taiwan Says
Defense

Chinese Aircraft Carriers in Pacific Show Country’s ‘Expansionist’ Aims, Taiwan Says

The two Chinese aircraft carriers spotted conducting simultaneous operations in the Pacific for the first time send a political message about the country's

June 11, 2025
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Tuesday, June 10, 2025
US Navy supply ship docking at a shipyard with tugboats
Defense

Austal Disputes Hanwha’s Claims About U.S. Regulatory Approval for 100% Ownership

Australian shipbuilder Austal Limited (ASX: ASB) has challenged South Korean defense giant Hanwha Group’s announcement regarding U.S. regulatory approval

June 10, 2025
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Photo of China's PLAN Liaoning aircraft carrier with escort ships underway
Defense

China Sends Two Carriers Into Pacific in First-Ever Dual Deployment Near Japan

A Chinese aircraft carrier made one of its deepest forays into the Pacific Ocean over the weekend as Beijing continues to project its military power further

June 10, 2025
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Monday, June 9, 2025
Austal USA shipyard
Defense

South Korea’s Hanwha Cleared to Boost Control of U.S. Navy Shipbuilder Austal

Hanwha Group has received clearance from the Committee on Foreign Investment in the United States (CFIUS) to increase its shareholding in Australian

June 9, 2025
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Sunday, June 8, 2025
Taiwan’s coast guard conducts its annual drill in southern Taiwan.REUTERS/Ann Wang
Defense

Taiwan Coast Guard, Military Drill To Better Face China’s ‘Grey Zone’ Threat

By Ben Blanchard KAOHSIUNG, Taiwan, June 8 (Reuters) – Taiwan’s coast guard held drills with the military on Sunday to better practice joint

June 8, 2025
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Thursday, June 5, 2025
USCGC Calhoun aerial
Defense

DHS Cancels $260M Coast Guard Cutter Contract with Huntington Ingalls

Department of Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem announced today the cancellation of a delayed Legend-class National Security Cutter contract with

June 5, 2025
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Wednesday, June 4, 2025
The U.S. Coast Guard Cutter Storis is shown here underway
Defense

U.S. Coast Guard’s New Arctic Icebreaker USCGC Storis Sets Sail on Maiden Voyage

The U.S. Coast Guard has marked a significant milestone in its Arctic capabilities with the maiden voyage of its newest icebreaker, USCGC Storis (WAGB 21),

June 4, 2025
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Tuesday, June 3, 2025
The John Lewis-class replenishment oiler USNS Harvey Milk (T-AO-206) conducts a replenishment at sea with the world’s largest aircraft carrier, USS Gerald R. Ford (CVN 78), right, and the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer, USS Ross (DDG 71)
Defense

Defense Secretary Orders Renaming of USNS Harvey Milk Amid DEI Policy Changes

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has directed the U.S. Navy to rename the USNS Harvey Milk (T-AO 206), a John Lewis-class fleet oiler that was delivered to the

June 3, 2025
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Russia’s Northern Fleet Not Targeted by Massive Ukrainian Drone Attack Contrary to Initial Reports
Defense

Russia’s Northern Fleet Not Targeted by Massive Ukrainian Drone Attack Contrary to Initial Reports

As the scope of Ukraine’s massive stealth drone attack across Russia over the weekend comes into focus, one thing now appears clear. Contrary to early media

June 3, 2025
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Monday, June 2, 2025
Sailors assigned to the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Harry S. Truman (CVN 75) return to Naval Station Norfolk, following an eight-month deployment with the Harry S. Truman Carrier Strike Group
Defense

USS Harry S. Truman Strike Group Returns After Extended Deployment Marked by Major Combat Operations

The USS Harry S. Truman Carrier Strike Group has returned to Norfolk, Virginia, following an eight-month deployment that included extensive combat operations

June 2, 2025
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UK to Expand Submarine Fleet in Shift to ‘Warfighting Readiness’
Defense

UK to Expand Submarine Fleet in Shift to ‘Warfighting Readiness’

Britain will expand its nuclear-powered attack submarine fleet as part of a defense review to be published on Monday that is designed to prepare the country to

June 2, 2025
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Saturday, May 31, 2025
A missile is launched from a U.S. Navy warship against what they describe as Houthi military targets in Yemen.Handout via REUTERS.
Navy

US Navy To Field ‘Game-Changer’ Anti-Ship Tomahawk By September

By Tony Capaccio May 30, 2025 (Bloomberg) –The US Navy will start fielding an anti-ship version of its Tomahawk cruise missile on destroyers by late

May 31, 2025
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Wednesday, May 28, 2025
US Navy warship and US Merchant Marine tanker underway at sea
Defense

U.S. Maritime Power in Decline: New Report Reveals Critical National Security Risks

A new report released today by the Open Markets Institute paints a dire picture of America’s diminishing maritime capabilities, highlighting

May 28, 2025
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