Defense

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Wednesday, October 1, 2025
Rendering of two Waterways Commerce Cutter variants: a River Buoy Tender (left) and an Inland Construction Tender (right)
Shipbuilding

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
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A rendering of the heavy polar icebreaker for the Canadian Coast Guard
Shipbuilding

Canada’s Heavy Polar Icebreaker Program Advances as Seaspan and Genoa Expand Partnership

Seaspan Shipyards has signed a contract with Newfoundland-based Genoa Design International to provide ongoing technical design services for the Canadian Coast

October 1, 2025
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Thursday, September 25, 2025
After 308 days away from its Seattle home port, the 49-year-old U.S. Coast Guard Cutter Polar Star (WAGB 10) and crew returned home, Sept. 23, 2025
Defense

U.S. Icebreaker Polar Star Returns to Seattle After Antarctic Deployment and Major Refurbishment

The 49-year-old U.S. Coast Guard Cutter Polar Star (WAGB 10) has returned to its Seattle home port after 308 days away. Polar Star completed its annual

September 25, 2025
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Wednesday, September 24, 2025
Swedish, Polish Forces Simulate Defense of Gotland Amid Baltic Tensions
Defense

Swedish, Polish Forces Simulate Defense of Gotland Amid Baltic Tensions

The Swedish island of Gotland holds the key to control of the Baltic Sea, according to Swedish and Polish officers taking part in military exercises this week

September 24, 2025
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.S. Coast Guard Cmdr. Caitlin Clemons, Executive Officer of the Coast Guard Cutter Bertholf (WMSL 750), looks through a set of binoculars at Coast Guard Cutter Storis (WAGB 21) in the Pacific Ocean
Defense

Coast Guard Invests $350 Million in Robotics Tech

The U.S. Coast Guard has announced a major $350 million investment in robotics and autonomous systems aimed at enhancing mission execution and operational

September 24, 2025
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New 272-meter outfitting pier at Seaspan’s Vancouver Shipyards
Defense

New Outfitting Pier Bolsters Canada’s National Shipbuilding Strategy

Seaspan and Stantec have completed a new outfitting pier at Vancouver Shipyards designed to support Canada’s National Shipbuilding Strategy (NSS). The

September 24, 2025
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Monday, September 22, 2025
REGENT's Viceroy seaglider
Defense

REGENT and Fairlead Partner to Advance Seaglider Technology for Defense Use

REGENT Craft, developer of the innovative Seaglider vessels, and maritime fabrication leader Fairlead have announced a strategic partnership focused on

September 22, 2025
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Saturday, September 20, 2025
Damen-Shiprepair-Rotterdam-yard
Defense

Crisis At NATO Shipbuilder Unsettles Europe’s Defense Plans

By Charlotte Hughes-Morgan Sep 19, 2025 (Bloomberg) –On a chilly day this February, Dutch Crown Princess Amalia smashed a champagne bottle against

September 20, 2025
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Tuesday, September 16, 2025
Members of a U.S. Coast Guard Law Enforcement Detachment and U.S. Navy Sailors assigned to the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Spruance (DDG 111) conduct small boat operations in the Pacific Ocean
Defense

Eastern Shipbuilding Partners with HII to Boost U.S. Navy Destroyer Production

Eastern Shipbuilding Group (ESG) has announced a strategic agreement with HII's Ingalls Shipbuilding Division to support production of outfitted structural

September 16, 2025
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A view of the container terminal of the Piraeus port, in Perama suburb of Piraeus, Greece January 28, 2025. REUTERS/Louisa Gouliamaki/File Photo
Ports

Washington Plots Biggest Maritime Push Since Nixon to Challenge China’s Global Dominance

U.S. President Donald Trump's administration is on a mission to weaken China's global network of ports and bring more strategic terminals under Western

September 16, 2025
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Monday, September 15, 2025
A screenshot of video released by President Trump showing the U.S. military strike against an alleged narco vessel in international waters, which Trump claims resulted in the deaths of three smugglers.
Defense

U.S. Military Conducts Second Strike Against Venezuelan Vessel in International Waters, Killing Three

The U.S. military has carried out a second kinetic strike against what the administration describes as a Venezuelan drug boat in international waters,

September 15, 2025
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‘USS Gerald R. Ford’ Aircraft Carrier Visits Norway’s Capital in Arctic Show Of Force
Defense

‘USS Gerald R. Ford’ Aircraft Carrier Visits Norway’s Capital in Arctic Show Of Force

The U.S. Navy aircraft carrier USS Gerald R. Ford arrived in Norway’s capital, wrapping up a month-long joint exercise with NATO in the Norwegian and Barents

September 15, 2025
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People stand aboard Venezuelan fishing vessel "Carmen Rosa"
Defense

Venezuela Accuses U.S. Destroyer of Illegally Boarding Fishing Vessel

The Venezuelan government announced on Saturday that a U.S. destroyer intercepted, boarded and occupied aVenezuelan tuna fishing vessel for eight hours in the

September 15, 2025
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Sunday, September 14, 2025
USS Minnesota at the HMAS Stirling in Rockingham
Defense

US Will Have Access To Western Australia Nuclear Submarine Shipyard

Sept 14 (Reuters) – Australian Defence Minister Richard Marles said on Sunday that the United States would be able to use planned defence

September 14, 2025
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Saturday, September 13, 2025
An aerial view of a China Coast Guard ship navigating near the disputed Scarborough Shoal, as Philippine Coast Guard aircraft carrying journalists patrols the area
Defense

US Stands With Philippines Against China’s Plan In South China Sea

Sept 12 (Reuters) – The United States stands with the Philippines, Secretary of State Marco Rubio said on Friday, rejecting what he described

September 13, 2025
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Virginia-class fast attack submarine USS Minnesota (SSN-783) is seen off the coast of Western Australia, Australia March 16, 2025. COLIN MURTY/Pool via REUTERS/File Photo
Defense

Australia To Invest $8 Billion In Nuclear Submarine Shipyard

SYDNEY, Sept 13 (Reuters) – Australia said on Saturday it would spend A$12 billion ($8 billion) to establish defense facilities in Western Australia to

September 13, 2025
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Thursday, September 11, 2025
China’s Newest Aircraft Carrier Sails Through Taiwan Strait into South China Sea
Defense

China’s Newest Aircraft Carrier Sails Through Taiwan Strait into South China Sea

China's most advanced aircraft carrier, the Fujian, recently sailed through the Taiwan Strait and into the South China Sea - both highly sensitive waterways -

September 11, 2025
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U.S. Airmen assigned to the 393rd Bomber Generation Squadron prepare a B-2 Spirit aircraft carrying Joint Direct Attack Munitions for departure at Whiteman Air Force Base
Defense

U.S. Air Force and Norwegian Allies Test QUICKSINK Anti-Ship Weapon in Norwegian Sea

The U.S. Air Force successfully partnered with Norwegian allies to test next-generation precision maritime strike capabilities in the Norwegian Sea. The joint

September 11, 2025
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Wednesday, September 10, 2025
A rendering of Davie Defense's “American Icebreaker Factory," a planned $1 billion transformation of the historic Gulf Copper shipyard in Galveston, Texas
Shipbuilding

Davie Unveils $1B ‘American Icebreaker Factory’ in Texas to Build Arctic Security Cutters

Davie Defense Inc., the newest entrant to the American shipbuilding sector, has revealed detailed plans for a $1 billion overhaul of the historic Gulf Copper

September 10, 2025
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From the left, U.S. Coast Guard fast response cutters USCGC Glen Harris (WPC 1144), USCGC John Scheuerman (WPC 1146), USCGC Emlen Tunnell (WPC 1145) and USCGC Clarence Sutphin Jr. (WPC 1147) transit the Strait of Hormuz
Defense

Coast Guard Awards $507 Million Contract for 10 Additional Fast Response Cutters at Bollinger

The U.S. Coast Guard has exercised a contract option with Bollinger Shipyards of Lockport, Louisiana, for the construction of 10 additional Fast Response

September 10, 2025
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