Defense

Stay ahead with the latest maritime defense news, covering naval operations, defense contracts, and national security measures. Explore how these developments shape geopolitics, impact global trade, and ensure the safety of shipping lanes and maritime assets worldwide.


Friday, November 25, 2022
Naval Strike Missile Test
Navy

Kongsberg To Arm Royal Navy With Long-Range Missiles

UK and Norwegian authorities have today announced that they have agreed to further strengthen existing defense ties. The Royal Navy will receive the Naval

November 25, 2022
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Book Review: Heavy Metal, The Inside Story Of US Navy Shipbuilders
Navy

Book Review: Heavy Metal, The Inside Story Of US Navy Shipbuilders

by Captain John Konrad (gCaptain) Today is the busiest shopping day in the United States and, with retail inventories at record levels and the backlog of ships

November 25, 2022
Total Views: 8995

The End Of The World Is Just Beginning For Shipping
Navy

The End Of The World Is Just Beginning For Shipping

by Captain John Konrad (gCaptain) There is a large shipping company that’s made record profits in recent years after changing its operational model to bet

November 25, 2022
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Thursday, November 24, 2022
Babcock Yard Shed
Navy

‘Volatile World’ Boosts Warship Demand Says UK Shipbuilder

By Christopher Jasper (Bloomberg) London based Babcock International Group said it’s in discussions with five countries on three continents regarding orders

November 24, 2022
Total Views: 428

Tuesday, November 22, 2022
U.S. Navy Confirms Iranian Drone Struck Tanker in Middle East
Defense

U.S. Navy Confirms Iranian Drone Struck Tanker in Middle East

A U.S. Navy analysis has confirmed that an Iranian drone was behind the November 15 attack on a Liberian-flagged commercial tanker transiting international

November 22, 2022
Total Views: 9684

Monday, November 21, 2022
UK Roro Ship discharging Army tanks
Defense

German Ports Are More Important Than Patriot Missiles Says US Army General

The former commander of United States Army Europe says that ports are more important to NATO than patirot missiles systems as he warns against China’s

November 21, 2022
Total Views: 5268

Sunday, November 20, 2022
Kamala Harris Will Visit The South China Sea
Defense

Kamala Harris Will Visit The South China Sea

By Karen Lema MANILA, Nov 21 (Reuters) – U.S. Vice President Kamala Harris will reaffirm American commitments to the defense of the

November 20, 2022
Total Views: 1436

Kamala Harris Navy Ship Visit
Navy

US Works To Reset Ties With The Philippines

By Trevor Hunnicutt (Reuters) U.S. Vice President Kamala Harris arrives in the Philippines on Sunday for talks aimed at reviving ties with Washington’s

November 20, 2022
Total Views: 1542

Saturday, November 19, 2022
China’s Nuclear Submarines Now Have ICBMs
Navy

China’s Nuclear Submarines Now Have ICBMs

By Tony Capaccio (Bloomberg) China has fielded new, longer-range ballistic missiles on its six nuclear-powered submarines, allowing it to hit the continental

November 19, 2022
Total Views: 3635

Saturday, November 12, 2022
Rear Admiral Nunan USMMA
Defense

US Merchant Marine Academy Appoints Joanna Nunan As First Female Superintendent

The US Maritime Administration (MARAD) today announced the appointment of retired US Coast Guard 2-Star admiral Joanna Nunan as the next superintendent of the

November 12, 2022
Total Views: 5853

Wednesday, November 9, 2022
Sunak Cancels Boris Johnson’s Yacht To Build Pipeline And Cable Protection Ships
Merchant Marine

Sunak Cancels Boris Johnson’s Yacht To Build Pipeline And Cable Protection Ships

by John Konrad (gCaptain) Monday, the UK announced it canceled Boris Johnson’s National Flagship project. The flagship was an elegant yacht intended to

November 9, 2022
Total Views: 4291

Tuesday, November 8, 2022
MSC CIVMAR
Navy

US Navy Recruits Older Middle Age Sailors

by John Konrad (gCaptain) The US Navy is facing recruiting challenges in a tight labor market, and has raised its maximum enlistment age to 41 in order to

November 8, 2022
Total Views: 22826

Monday, November 7, 2022
Halter Marine Shipyard
Navy

US Shipyards – Record Revenue At Firesale Valuations

With billions of dollars in new contracts why are US shipyard valuations hitting record

November 7, 2022
Total Views: 8010

Sunday, November 6, 2022
Japan Hosts Multilateral Display Of Naval Unity Amid East Asia Tension
Navy

Japan Hosts Multilateral Display Of Naval Unity Amid East Asia Tension

By Tim Kelly YOKOSUKA, Japan, Nov 6 (Reuters) – Japan hosted its first international fleet review for seven years on Sunday with ships from 12 other

November 6, 2022
Total Views: 1357

Saturday, November 5, 2022
‘Backyard Buoys’ To Improve Access To Vital Ocean Data For Indigenous And Coastal Communities
NOAA

‘Backyard Buoys’ To Improve Access To Vital Ocean Data For Indigenous And Coastal Communities

NOAA– A new ocean science effort to improve equity and inclusion is underway, thanks to a $4.98 million cooperative agreement to three regional

November 5, 2022
Total Views: 2382

Tuesday, November 1, 2022
A gas leak from Nord stream 1 is seen in the Swedish economic zone in the Baltic Sea in this picture taken from the Swedish Coast Guard aircraft on September 28, 2022. Swedish Coast Guard/Handout via TT News Agency/via REUTERS
Navy

Russia Considers Retaliation Against UK After Blaming Royal Navy For Nord Stream Blast

by Kevin Liffey (Reuters) – Russia said on Tuesday it was considering what “further steps” to take in connection with its allegation

November 1, 2022
Total Views: 7068

Friday, October 28, 2022
HMS Belos
Navy

Swedish Navy Salvage Vessel To Further Investigate Nord Stream Blast

by Terje Solsvik (Reuters) Sweden has ordered additional investigations to be carried out of the damage done last month to the two Nord Stream pipelines, the

October 28, 2022
Total Views: 4624

NOAA Fisheries Ship With Whale
NOAA

NOAA Sued For Failing To Protect Humpback Whales

By Steve Gorman (Reuters) Environmentalists on Thursday sued the agency overseeing U.S. fisheries, claiming it had failed to protect endangered humpback

October 28, 2022
Total Views: 6162

Thursday, October 27, 2022
MV Gary Chouest
Navy

Should Taiwan Worry About Subsea Cable Security?

By Philip Heijmans (Bloomberg) Surging tensions with China have prompted Taiwan to boost its military defenses. Now it’s heeding the lessons of the war in

October 27, 2022
Total Views: 1976

Monday, October 24, 2022
Hospital Ship USNS Comfort Departs on Humanitarian Mission
Defense

Hospital Ship USNS Comfort Departs on Humanitarian Mission

The U.S. Navy hospital ship USNS Comfort has departed on its first humanitarian aid mission since completing a regular overhaul and drydocking period earlier

October 24, 2022
Total Views: 7915