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Sunday, October 12, 2025
Water cannon incident in the South China Sea
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Philippines Says Chinese Ship Rammed Government Vessel At Sea

By Karl Lester M. Yap Oct 12, 2025 (Bloomberg) –The Philippines accused a Chinese ship of deliberately ramming a government vessel in the disputed

October 12, 2025
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Saturday, October 11, 2025
U.S. Navy guided missile cruiser docks at a naval base near the entrance to the Panama Canal.
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UN Security Council Members Voice Concern About US-Venezuela Maritime Tensions

Oct 10 (Reuters) – U.N. Security Council members on Friday expressed concern about escalating tensions between the United States and Venezuela, with

October 11, 2025
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A combination image shows two screen captures from a video posted on the X account of The White House depicting what U.S. President Trump said was a U.S. military strike on a Venezuelan drug cartel vessel.
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US Military Hikes Operational Command Of Counter-Narcotics Operations In Latin America

By Phil Stewart WASHINGTON, Oct 10 (Reuters) – The Pentagon announced on Friday it is establishing a new counter-narcotics joint task force

October 11, 2025
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Friday, October 10, 2025
Denmark to Boost Arctic Defense by $4.26 billion, Buy 16 New F-35s
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Denmark to Boost Arctic Defense by $4.26 billion, Buy 16 New F-35s

Denmark will invest 27.4 billion crowns ($4.26 billion) to boost its military presence in the Arctic and plans to buy 16 new F-35 aircraft, it said on Friday,

October 10, 2025
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The production-ready Seaspan-Aker Multi-Purpose Icebreaker (MPI) design will meet all U.S. Coast Guard requirements for the Arctic Security Cutters. Illustration courtesy Bollinger
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Bollinger-Led International Team to Build Six Arctic Security Cutters for U.S. Coast Guard

A Bollinger Shipyards-led international consortium has been selected for the design and construction of six Arctic Security Cutters (ASC) for the U.S. Coast

October 10, 2025
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Thursday, October 9, 2025
A linehandler aboard the U.S. Coast Guard Cutter Storis (WAGB 21) prepares to moor at Coast Guard Base Seattle, July 11, 2025
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U.S. Turns to Finnish Expertise to Jump-Start Icebreaker Production

President Donald Trump has signed a Presidential Memorandum authorizing the construction of up to four Arctic Security Cutters (ASCs) in Finland, addressing

October 9, 2025
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U.S. Coast Guard to Acquire 11 Icebreakers in Landmark U.S.-Finland Pact
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U.S. Coast Guard to Acquire 11 Icebreakers in Landmark U.S.-Finland Pact

U.S. President Donald Trump and Finnish counterpart Alexander Stubb sealed an agreement on Thursday for the U.S. Coast Guard to acquire up to 11 icebreaker

October 9, 2025
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Finland to Sign Agreement On Icebreakers for U.S. Coast Guard During White House Visit
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Finland to Sign Agreement On Icebreakers for U.S. Coast Guard During White House Visit

After months of speculation about Finland constructing icebreakers for the U.S. Coast Guard a deal could come as early as today. Finland’s president

October 9, 2025
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Wednesday, October 8, 2025
China Honing Abilities for a Possible Future Attack, Taiwan Defense Report Warns
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China Honing Abilities for a Possible Future Attack, Taiwan Defense Report Warns

China is increasing military activities near Taiwan and honing its ability to stage a surprise attack, as well as seeking to undermine trust in the government

October 8, 2025
Total Views: 1824

Tuesday, October 7, 2025
Pentagon’s Hegseth Okays US Navy Next-Generation Fighter, Sources Say
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Pentagon’s Hegseth Okays US Navy Next-Generation Fighter, Sources Say

After months of delay, the Pentagon will select as soon as this week the defense company to design and build the Navy's next stealth fighter, a U.S. official

October 7, 2025
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Monday, October 6, 2025
The U.S. Coast Guard Cutter Storis uses dynamic positioning to maintain its position near the Johns Hopkins Glacier in Glacier Bay National Park and Preserve, Alaska
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Coast Guard’s Newest Icebreaker Completes Inaugural Arctic Patrol

SEATTLE — The U.S. Coast Guard Cutter Storis (WAGB 21) arrived in Seattle Friday after completing its 112-day inaugural patrol, marking a significant

October 6, 2025
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Sunday, October 5, 2025
U.S. Navy guided missile cruiser docks at a naval base near the entrance to the Panama Canal.
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Hegseth Says He Has Every Authorization Needed For Caribbean Vessel Strikes

Oct 5 (Reuters) – U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said he has every authorization needed for U.S. military strikes on vessels just off the

October 5, 2025
Total Views: 1145

U.S. President Donald Trump visits Norfolk, Virginia
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Trump Says US Hit Another Boat Off Venezuela Coast

NAVAL STATION NORFOLK, Virginia, Oct 5 (Reuters) – U.S. forces hit another vessel allegedly carrying illegal drugs off the coast of Venezuela

October 5, 2025
Total Views: 668

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un visits the Choe Hyon naval destroyer at a military exhibition.
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North Korea’s Kim Jong Un Visits Naval Destroyer

SEOUL, Oct 6 (Reuters) – North Korean leader Kim Jong Un visited the Choe Hyon naval destroyer at a military exhibition on Sunday, state media KCNA

October 5, 2025
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U.S. Navy guided missile cruiser docks at a naval base near the entrance to the Panama Canal.
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Russia Condemns U.S. Strike On Alleged Drug Vessel Near Venezuela

MOSCOW, Oct 5 (Reuters) – Russia on Sunday condemned a U.S. strike on a vessel allegedly carrying illegal drugs off the coast of Venezuela and

October 5, 2025
Total Views: 730

Friday, October 3, 2025
A screenshot of video shared on X by "Secretary of War" Pete Hegseth showing a deadly strike on an alleged drug smuggling vessel near Venezuela
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U.S. Military Conducts Latest Deadly Strike on Drug Boat Near Venezuela as Trump Declares ‘Armed Conflict’ with Cartels

Secretary of War Pete Hegseth announced a U.S. military strike against a suspected narco-trafficking vessel in international waters off Venezuela, resulting in

October 3, 2025
Total Views: 4878

Oil tanker Eagle S suspected of the disruption of the Finland-Estonia electrical link Estlink 2.Jussi Nukari/Lehtikuva/via REUTERS
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Finnish Court Dismisses Case Against Eagle S Crew in Baltic Sea Cable Breach Trial

A Finnish court dismissed a case on Friday against the crew of the Russian-linked tanker which damaged Baltic Sea cables last year, ruling prosecutors failed

October 3, 2025
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The frigate Iver Huitfeldt sets sail from Korsør, Denmark, January 29, 2024. Photo courtesy Rune Dyrholm / The Armed Forces
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Denmark Reports Repeated Russian Naval Provocations in its Straits

Russian warships have repeatedly sailed on collision courses, aimed weapons at Danish naval vessels and disrupted navigation systems in Denmark's straits that

October 3, 2025
Total Views: 2249

Thursday, October 2, 2025
A screen shot of video showing the alleged drugs smuggling vessel off Venezuela, as shared by President Donald Trump of Truth Social on September 2, 2025.
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Trump Admin Declares ‘Armed Conflict’ With Latin American Cartels

The Trump administration has determined that the US is engaged in a “non-international armed conflict” with Latin American drug cartels, according to a

October 2, 2025
Total Views: 2299

Wednesday, October 1, 2025
Rendering of two Waterways Commerce Cutter variants: a River Buoy Tender (left) and an Inland Construction Tender (right)
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Coast Guard Advances $110 Million Waterways Commerce Cutter Program

The U.S. Coast Guard is moving forward with its critical Waterways Commerce Cutter (WCC) acquisition program, ordering production of the first river buoy

October 1, 2025
Total Views: 1594