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Saturday, December 14, 2024
The U.S. Navy aircraft carrier USS Theodore Roosevelt departs following an extended visit in the midst of a coronavirus disease outbreak in Guam. Picture taken May 21, 2020. U.S. Navy/Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Kaylianna Genier.
Defense

Can A US Missile Defense System Shield Guam From Chinese Threat?

By Gerry Doyle, Vijdan Mohammad Kawoosa, Arathy J. Aluckal Dec 11 (Reuters) – An SM-3 interceptor erupted into the night sky over Guam late on Tuesday,

December 14, 2024
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A People's Republic of China (PRC) warship, identified by the U.S. Indo-Pacific Command as PRC LY 132, crosses the path of U.S. Navy destroyer USS Chung-Hoon as it was transiting the Taiwan Strait with the Royal Canadian Navy frigate HMCS Montreal June 3, 2023, in a still image from video. Photo via Global News via REUTERS.
Defense

After Days of Military Activity, China Restates Its Hard Line on Taiwan

China's defense ministry on Friday broke its silence about days of military activities around Taiwan, saying it was entitled to stage exercises and the

December 14, 2024
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Friday, December 13, 2024
Independence-class littoral combat ship USS Mobile (LCS 26) conducts a Maritime Cooperative Activity with Philippine Navy’s Gregorio del Pilar-class patrol ship, BRP Ramon Alcaraz (PS 16), in the South China Sea, July 31, 2024.
Defense

China Says Philippines Has ‘Provoked Trouble’ in South China Sea With U.S. Backing

China accused the Philippines on Friday of having "provoked trouble" in the South China Sea with U.S. backing, a week after Beijing and Manila traded

December 13, 2024
Total Views: 11253

Indian and US Navy officers walking in dress whites
Defense

Modi’s $6 Billion Submarine Plan Stalls Following Sea Tests

India’s $6 billion plan to build submarines has stalled because of contractor complaints over whether proper procedures were followed during tests at sea,

December 13, 2024
Total Views: 4108

Wednesday, December 11, 2024
China Says It Takes ‘Necessary Measures’ to Defend Sovereignty Over Taiwan
Defense

China Says It Takes ‘Necessary Measures’ to Defend Sovereignty Over Taiwan

China said on Wednesday it takes "necessary measures" to defend the country's sovereignty and will not tolerate "separatist" activities, as Taiwan reported

December 11, 2024
Total Views: 3144

Tuesday, December 10, 2024
Israeli Strikes Decimate Syrian Weapons Stockpiles, Navy
Defense

Israeli Strikes Decimate Syrian Weapons Stockpiles, Navy

Israel aims to impose a "sterile defense zone" in southern Syria that would be enforced without a permanent troop presence, Defence Minister Israel Katz said

December 10, 2024
Total Views: 3791

HMAS Brisbane, a Hobart class destroyer, fires a Tomahawk missile during a test conducted off the west coast of the United States
Defense

WATCH: Australian Navy Joins Elite Club with Tomahawk Missile Test

The Royal Australian Navy has joined an exclusive group of nations capable of deploying Tomahawk cruise missiles, marking a transformative moment in the

December 10, 2024
Total Views: 1486

Davies icebreaker illustration
Defense

Davie Undertaking Major Shipyard Transformation to Build Canada’s Most Advanced Icebreakers

Canada’s Chantier Davie Canada Inc. (Davie Shipbuilding) has announced strategic partnerships with Pearlson & Pearlson Inc. and Construction Dinamo

December 10, 2024
Total Views: 7868

Yahya Sarea, the Houthi military spokesperson delivers a statement, during a rally to show continued support to the Palestinians in the Gaza Strip, on the first Friday of the fasting month of Ramadan, in Sanaa, Yemen, March 15, 2024. REUTERS/Khaled Abdullah
Defense

U.S. Navy Destroyers Fend Off Houthi Attack on American Ships in Gulf of Aden

The Iran-backed Houthis on Tuesday announced the targeting of three American supply vessels and two destroyers in the Gulf of Aden. The U.S. Central Command

December 10, 2024
Total Views: 2801

China CG ship
Defense

Marcos Says Philippines Won’t Send Warships After China Clashes

Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. said his nation won’t deploy Navy warships to the South China Sea in response to recent clashes with Beijing in

December 10, 2024
Total Views: 1363

Monday, December 9, 2024
U.S. Coast Guard Sentinel-class fast response cutter USCGC Glen Harris (WPC 1144) sails in the Arabian Gulf, Oct. 24, 2023
Defense

U.S. Coast Guard Cutter Seizes $4.6M Drug Cache in International Waters

The U.S. Coast Guard’s Bahrain-baed Sentinel-class fast response cutter Glen Harris (WPC 1144) successfully intercepted and seized illicit narcotics

December 9, 2024
Total Views: 7215

Taiwan Raises Alert as China Deploys 90 Ships in Likely Drills
Defense

Taiwan Raises Alert as China Deploys 90 Ships in Likely Drills

Taiwan raised its alert level on Monday saying China has set up seven zones of reserved airspace and deployed naval fleets and coast guard boats in what a

December 9, 2024
Total Views: 3383

Sunday, December 8, 2024
Chinese Maritime Militia vessels are pictured near the Second Thomas Shoal in the South China Sea.REUTERS/Adrian Portugal
Defense

Rift Deepens Between The Philippines, China Over South China Sea

MANILA, Dec 6 (Reuters) – Relations between Manila and Beijing have soured under Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr, with Manila pivoting back

December 8, 2024
Total Views: 2484

Saturday, December 7, 2024
Midshipmen take their seats in the the stadium for their graduation and commissioning ceremonies at the U.S. Naval Academy in Annapolis May 22, 2009. REUTERS/Kevin Lamarque/
Navy

US Judge Upholds Naval Academy’s Race-Conscious Admissions Policies

By Nate Raymond Dec 6 (Reuters) – A federal judge on Friday ruled that the U.S. Naval Academy may continue to consider race when evaluating candidates

December 7, 2024
Total Views: 2338

Friday, December 6, 2024
HII's Ingalls Shipbuilding division successfully undocked USS Zumwalt (DDG 1000) on Friday, December 6, 2024. Photo courtesy HII
Defense

Photos: USS Zumwalt Undocking Marks Major Milestone in Navy’s Push for Hypersonic Weapons

HII’s Ingalls Shipbuilding division has successfully undocked the USS Zumwalt (DDG 1000), marking a crucial step in the destroyer’s modernization

December 6, 2024
Total Views: 3767

U.S. Coast Guard Icebreaker ‘Aiviq’ to be Renamed ‘Storis’ Photos Reveal
Defense

U.S. Coast Guard Icebreaker ‘Aiviq’ to be Renamed ‘Storis’ Photos Reveal

A week after Aiviq arrived at Tampa Ship LLC in Florida a new set of photos shows the vessel fully repainted in U.S. Coast Guard icebreaker red. The transom at

December 6, 2024
Total Views: 8742

Thursday, December 5, 2024
Amphibious transport dock ship USS New Orleans (LPD 18) at sea
Defense

GAO Sounds Alarm on Navy’s Amphibious Fleet Readiness

A new Government Accountability Office (GAO) report has revealed readiness challenges plaguing the U.S. Navy’s amphibious warfare fleet, with half of the

December 5, 2024
Total Views: 2014

An up-close image of a Maersk ship in port
Defense

FMC Investigating Spain’s Alleged Port Access Denial of U.S.-Flagged Vessels

The Federal Maritime Commission (FMC) has launched a formal investigation into Spain’s apparent controversial port access restrictions targeting vessels

December 5, 2024
Total Views: 2213

Tuesday, December 3, 2024
SpaceX Inspiration4 Splash Down
Defense

Starship to Shipyards: How Space Policy Could Save U.S. Maritime Power

Can lessons learned in space help us revitalize america’s maritime economy? By Bruce Kimbrell (Policy Op-Ed) On the 249th anniversary of the U.S.

December 3, 2024
Total Views: 2735

The Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72) sails alongside the Chemical/Oil Tanker Overseas Mykonos during a fueling-at-sea. U.S. Navy Photo
Defense

U.S. Navy Increasingly Turning to Commercial Tankers for At-Sea Refueling Operations

The U.S. Navy is increasingly relying on consolidated cargo operations (CONSOL) with commercial tankers to support its global fleet, marking a strategic shift

December 3, 2024
Total Views: 3581
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