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Sunday, July 12, 2026
Ukraine releases drone footage of attacks on Russian vessels
Defense

Russia and Ukraine Strikes Hit Key Grain Sea Export Ports

By Bloomberg News Jul 12, 2026(Bloomberg) –Russia and Ukraine attacked each other’s key grain export gateways overnight after shipping across the

July 12, 2026
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South Korean and U.S. Naval Vessels including aircraft carrier USS Ronald Reagan take part in a joint navy exercise off South Korea coast
Navy

South Korea Asks North Korea For Help With Finding Missing Seaman Near Border

SEOUL, July 12 (Reuters) – South Korea’s unification ministry is seeking North Korea’s help to find a missing seaman near the two

July 12, 2026
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Explosions at an unknown location, following what U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) said were strikes on Iranian military targets
Defense

US Launches Fresh Iran Strikes As Tehran Declares Hormuz Closed

By Arsalan Shahla Jul 11, 2026 (Bloomberg) –The US launched its third round of strikes on Iran this week as Tehran declared that it’s closing the

July 12, 2026
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Thursday, July 9, 2026
Rendering of the Homeland Security Cutter L light icebreaker
Defense

U.S. Coast Guard Issues RFP for Next-Generation Light Icebreaking Cutters

The U.S. Coast Guard has formally launched the procurement process for its next generation of light icebreakers, issuing a request for proposals (RFP) for up

July 9, 2026
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Tuesday, July 7, 2026
RFA Lyme Bay sails from Gibraltar escorted by a tugboat during a previous deployment, with calm water and blue skies surrounding the Bay-class support ship.
Shipping

Hormuz Strikes Threaten Progress on Europe’s De-mining Mission

(Bloomberg) — The UK and France’s plans to de-mine the Strait of Hormuz were dealt a setback after a fresh attacks on vessels passing through the

July 7, 2026
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RFA Mounts Bay with its stern dock open as military vehicles and cargo are unloaded onto a landing craft in shallow turquoise water during an amphibious logistics operation.
Defense

UK, Netherlands Launch £2.4 Billion Amphibious Ship Partnership to Strengthen NATO

The UK and the Netherlands have agreed to jointly develop a new class of amphibious transport ships in a £2.4 billion program that will see the vessels built

July 7, 2026
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Monday, July 6, 2026
An illustration of the River-class Destroyer for the Royal Canadian Navy
Defense

Lockheed Martin to Acquire Ultra Maritime for $3.45 Billion in Undersea Defense Push

Lockheed Martin has agreed to acquire undersea warfare technology company Ultra Maritime from private equity firm Advent in a deal valued at $3.45 billion,

July 6, 2026
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Sunday, July 5, 2026
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USCG

Vessel Forced Out Of New York Ship Parade Over ‘Politically Charged’ Banners

By Nicole Jao NEW YORK, July 4 (Reuters) – The U.S. Coast Guard said “politically charged” messages led to the removal of an

July 5, 2026
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North Korean leader Kim Jong Un observes an assessment of the newly built naval destroyer Kang Kon's combat systems
Defense

North Korea’s Kim Observed Naval Destroyer Cruise Missile Launch

SEOUL, July 5 (Reuters) – North Korean leader Kim Jong Un observed the test firing of a strategic cruise missile and evaluations of anti-ship,

July 5, 2026
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Saturday, July 4, 2026
Ukrainian drones strike oil terminal in St Petersburg as Putin's 'Davos' gets under way
Defense

St Petersburg Oil Terminal Hit In Major Ukrainian Drone Attack

MOSCOW, July 4 (Reuters) – Russia’s second city of St Petersburg and the surrounding region came under a major Ukrainian drone attack overnight

July 4, 2026
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A Taiwan Coast Guard vessel, CG1005, docks at a port in Penghu
Defense

China Launches Coast Guard Patrol East Of Taiwan Despite International Pushback

By Lewis Jackson and Ben Blanchard BEIJING/TAIPEI, July 4 (Reuters) – China said on Saturday it had launched a coast guard patrol east of Taiwan to

July 4, 2026
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Thursday, July 2, 2026
A rendering of the Arctic Security Cutter to be built by Bollinger
Defense

U.S. Locks in Final Six Arctic Security Cutters as Bollinger Reveals First Ship Already Under Construction

The United States has finalized contracts worth $3.3 billion for six new Arctic Security Cutters (ASCs), completing the procurement of the Coast Guard’s

July 2, 2026
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Sunday, June 28, 2026
British Royal Navy destroyer HMS Defender in the Bosphorus Strait. REUTERS/Yoruk Isik
Defense

UK Scraps Plans To Replace Destroyers With Focus On Drone Warships

LONDON, June 28 (Reuters) – Britain will scrap plans to replace its aging destroyers and will instead procure at least six “Common Combat

June 28, 2026
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Yeh Chin-sheng, first mate of Taiwan Coast Guard vessel CG1005 poses for a photo in Penghu
Defense

Facing China, One Taiwan Coast Guard Officer Draws Strength From The Gods

By Yimou Lee, Fabian Hamacher and Ann Wang PENGHU, Taiwan, June 29 (Reuters) – When Yeh Chih-sheng steps aboard Taiwan Coast

June 28, 2026
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Saturday, June 27, 2026
Drone view of oil tanker HELGA berthed at one of Iraq's southern offshore oil terminals near Basra
Defense

US Carries Out Fresh Strikes Against Iran After Tanker Struck In Hormuz, Escalating Hostilities

By Jana Choukeir and Jasper Ward DUBAI/WASHINGTON, June 28 (Reuters) – The U.S. military said it struck Iran again, hours after a tanker was hit in the

June 27, 2026
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The Swedish Coast Guard vessel KBV 033, and the cargo ship Vezhen, which is under seizure while it is being investigated by Swedish authorities, are anchored outside Karlskrona, Sweden, January 27, 2025
Defense

Sweden Fits Guns To Coast Guard Vessels As Baltic Tensions Rise

By Charlie Duxbury Jun 27, 2026 (Bloomberg) –Sweden is fitting machine guns to its civilian coast guard vessels to better counter what it views as

June 27, 2026
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Friday, June 26, 2026
omeland Security Cutter-Ocean is moored at U.S. Coast Guard Base Miami Beach
News

Coast Guard Taps Commercial Supply Vessel to Keep Cutters on Station Longer

The U.S. Coast Guard is turning to the commercial offshore industry to strengthen logistics support for its cutter fleet, awarding a contract to

June 26, 2026
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Wednesday, June 24, 2026
RFA Lyme Bay sails from Gibraltar escorted by a tugboat during a previous deployment, with calm water and blue skies surrounding the Bay-class support ship.
Defense

UK Minehunting Force Arrives in Middle East as Multinational Hormuz Mission Takes Shape

The United Kingdom’s specialist mine countermeasures force has arrived in the Middle East, marking a significant step toward restoring commercial

June 24, 2026
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Germany Ditches Delayed Frigate Program in Major Blow to Rheinmetall
Defense

Germany Ditches Delayed Frigate Program in Major Blow to Rheinmetall

Germany scrapped a landmark frigate program following delays and expected cost overruns, sending shares in the country's top defense firm Rheinmetall RHMG.DE,

June 24, 2026
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Tuesday, June 23, 2026
Construction Starts on First Arctic Security Cutter in Finland, Marking Major Expansion of U.S. Icebreaking Fleet
Defense

Construction Starts on First Arctic Security Cutter in Finland, Marking Major Expansion of U.S. Icebreaking Fleet

Construction of the first Arctic Security Cutter (ASC) for the U.S. Coast Guard began on Tuesday at Sata Shipbuilding’s yard in Pori, Finland, marking the

June 23, 2026
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