Defense

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Wednesday, September 3, 2014
bpc dixmude mistral class
Defense

France Balks at Delivering New Warship to Russia

France will not deliver the first of two helicopter carriers to Russia for now because of Moscow's actions in eastern Ukraine, the French president's office

September 3, 2014
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Monday, September 1, 2014
Marine Corps Helicopter Crashes In Gulf of Aden While Landing Aboard Navy Ship
Incidents

Marine Corps Helicopter Crashes In Gulf of Aden While Landing Aboard Navy Ship

Only minor injuries are being reported after a U.S. Marine Corps helicopter crashed in the Gulf of Aden today while attempting to land aboard a U.S. Navy ship,

September 1, 2014
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Time-Lapse Video: PNW U.S. Coast Guard Crews Prepare for The Week
Blog

Time-Lapse Video: PNW U.S. Coast Guard Crews Prepare for The Week

Last month we saw a day in the life onboard the Edith Maersk and APL Boston 1 year after MLC 2006. Now here’s a video from the U.S. Coast

September 1, 2014
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Wednesday, August 27, 2014
U.S. Coast Guard Fires at Iranian Dhow
USCG

U.S. Coast Guard Fires at Iranian Dhow

The U.S. Department of Defense reports today the crew of a U.S. Coast Guard rigid hulled inflatable boat (RHIB) fired at an Iranian dhow yesterday while

August 27, 2014
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Monday, August 25, 2014
USCG: MT Pine Galaxy Progress Slowed
Accidents

USCG: MT Pine Galaxy Progress Slowed

The arrival of a disabled products tanker under tow by a commercial tug to San Francisco Bay is being hampered severe weather, the U.S. Coast said late

August 25, 2014
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Tuesday, August 19, 2014
U.S. Navy to Test Iron Man-Like Exoskeletons for Use in Shipyards
Defense

U.S. Navy to Test Iron Man-Like Exoskeletons for Use in Shipyards

Defense contractor Lockheed Martin has received a contract for the U.S. Navy to evaluate and test two of its iron man-like exoskeletons for potential use in

August 19, 2014
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Monday, August 18, 2014
U.S. Ship Destroys Syrian Chemical Weapons
Navy

U.S. Ship Destroys Syrian Chemical Weapons

A specially equipped U.S. ship has finished neutralizing all 600 metric tons of the most dangerous of Syria's chemical weapons components surrendered to the

August 18, 2014
Total Views: 81

Sunday, August 17, 2014
India Commissions Its Largest Ever Domestically-Built Warship
Navy

India Commissions Its Largest Ever Domestically-Built Warship

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi commissioned the nation’s largest indigenously built warship as he strives to modernize the armed forces and counter

August 17, 2014
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Wednesday, August 13, 2014
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Collision

Volts Shipping Sues U.S. Navy Over USS Porter Strait of Hormuz Collision

Citing violation of Rules 2, 5, 6, 7, 8, 10, 14, 15, and 16, of the International Regulations for Preventing Collisions at Sea 1972 (COLREGS) and their

August 13, 2014
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Australian Navy Chief Inspects Fire Damage to HMAS Bundaberg
Defense

Australian Navy Chief Inspects Fire Damage to HMAS Bundaberg

The Chief of the Royal Austrialian Navy, Vice Admiral Tim Barrett, was at a Brisbane dockyard on Wednesday to inspect damage to a the Armidale Class Patrol

August 13, 2014
Total Views: 290

Tuesday, August 12, 2014
Watch: Coast Guard Rescues 800-Pound Turtle Caught in Fishing Gear
Blog

Watch: Coast Guard Rescues 800-Pound Turtle Caught in Fishing Gear

The U.S. Coast Guard over the weekend rescued an 800-pound leatherback turtle after it became entangled in fishing gear off the coast of New Jersey, and it

August 12, 2014
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Monday, August 4, 2014
U.S. Coast Guard Turns 224!
USCG

U.S. Coast Guard Turns 224!

Happy 224th Birthday, U.S. Coast Guard!

August 4, 2014
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Friday, August 1, 2014
prime Minister Nguyen Tan japan Foreign Minister Fumio Kishida
Defense

In the Face of China, Japan Makes Bold Gift to Vietnam

Japanese Foreign Minister Fumio Kishida made an unprecedented announcement during his visit to Vietnam – one that may serve to heighten tensions in the

August 1, 2014
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German Lawmakers Push to Stop French Warship Delivery to Russia
Defense

German Lawmakers Push to Stop French Warship Delivery to Russia

Lawmakers from German Chancellor Angela Merkel’s party are pressuring the government to prevent France from delivering two warships to

August 1, 2014
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Wednesday, July 30, 2014
Over 40 Naval Ships Join for Rare Photo Op
Interesting

Over 40 Naval Ships Join for Rare Photo Op

A rare occurrence recently in the Pacific Ocean as more than 40 international naval ships joined together for a single photo shoot.

July 30, 2014
Total Views: 269

Thursday, July 24, 2014
MARGARET NORVELL USCG fast rescue cutter
News

U.S. Coast Guard Exercises $225 Million Option at Bollinger

Bollinger Shipyards in Lockport, Louisiana will be staying busy until at least 2017 following today’s award from the U.S. Coast Guard for an additional

July 24, 2014
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Thursday, July 17, 2014
hmcs whitehorse
Defense

Admiral Orders Canadian Ship Home from RIMPAC Due to Bad Behavior

Heading off on deployment, or an extended exercise like RIMPAC 2014 is usually a bittersweet event. On one hand, you’re leaving home, personal space and

July 17, 2014
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malaysian navy
Navy

Boustead Holdings Wins $2.8 Billion Littoral Combat Ship Newbuild Order

The Malaysian Ministry of Defence has finalized new building plans today for six Second Generation Patrol Vessels with Littoral Combat Ship (LCS) capability

July 17, 2014
Total Views: 55

Monday, July 14, 2014
ultra heavy-lift amphibious connector (UHAC)
Defense

U.S. Marine Corps Designs Crazy-Ass Amphibious Tank

When U.S. Marine Corps steps outside of the box, things tend to get interesting, and indeed they have. During RIMPAC 2014, a biannual joint military exercise

July 14, 2014
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Friday, July 4, 2014
U.S. Navy Puts the Fire in 4th of July Fireworks
Blog

U.S. Navy Puts the Fire in 4th of July Fireworks

Happy Independence Day, America. From your U.S. Navy. Here’s another wicked cool display of fireworks, filmed with a

July 4, 2014
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