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Tuesday, December 22, 2020
U.S. Congress Approves Funds for Fourth National Security Multi-Mission Vessel
Defense

U.S. Congress Approves Funds for Fourth National Security Multi-Mission Vessel

The United States Congress has approved $390 million to fund the construction of a fourth National Security Multi-Mission Vessel (NSMV) to be assigned to the

December 22, 2020
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U.S. Nuclear-Powered Sub Enters Gulf After Transiting the Strait of Hormuz
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U.S. Nuclear-Powered Sub Enters Gulf After Transiting the Strait of Hormuz

The U.S. Navy’s nuclear-power submarine USS Georgia has entered the Arabian Gulf after transiting through the Strait of Hormuz. The Navy said the sub was

December 22, 2020
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Sunday, December 20, 2020
China's first domestically built aircraft carrier is seen during its launching ceremony in Dalian.REUTERS/Stringer
Defense

Chinese Aircraft Carrier Group Sails Through Taiwan Strait

By Ben Blanchard TAIPEI, Dec 20 (Reuters) – Taiwan’s navy and air force were deployed on Sunday as a Chinese aircraft carrier group led

December 20, 2020
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Thursday, December 17, 2020
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Defense

U.S. Navy, Marine Corps, and Coast Guard Issue New Maritime Strategy

The U.S. Navy, Marine Corps and Coast Guard have today issued a new maritime strategy providing strategic guidance for their plan for facing adversaries at sea

December 17, 2020
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Tuesday, December 15, 2020
National Security Multi-Mission Vessel
Defense

Steel Cut on First NSMV at Philly Shipyard

Steel has been cut on the first National Security Multi-Mission vessel marking the official start of construction at Philly Shipyard. The NSMVs will be the

December 15, 2020
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Monday, December 14, 2020
USS Gabrielle Giffords Catches Drug Smuggling Vessel Carrying Over $100 Million of Cocaine
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USS Gabrielle Giffords Catches Drug Smuggling Vessel Carrying Over $100 Million of Cocaine

The littoral combat ship USS Gabrielle Giffords has seized suspected cocaine worth more than $100 million from a low-profile drug smuggling vessel in the

December 14, 2020
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Friday, December 11, 2020
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Royal Navy to Help Protect UK Fishing Waters in Case of No-Deal Brexit -Guardian

Dec 11 (Reuters) – Four Royal Navy patrol ships will be ready from Jan. 1 to help Britain protect its fishing waters in case of a no-deal

December 11, 2020
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Thursday, December 10, 2020
Costly Navy Frigate Cited by Lawmakers for ‘Significant’ Risks
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Costly Navy Frigate Cited by Lawmakers for ‘Significant’ Risks

By Tony Capaccio (Bloomberg) — House and Senate defense lawmakers say the Navy’s new frigate program faces “significant risks” amid a surge in

December 10, 2020
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Tuesday, December 8, 2020
FILE PHOTO: French aircraft carrier Charles de Gaulle in the Mediterranean sea, March 7, 2019
Defense

France’s Next-Generation Aircraft Carrier Will be Nuclear-Powered -Macron

PARIS, Dec 8 (Reuters) – France’s next-generation aircraft carrier will be nuclear-powered and replace the national fleet’s flagship warship,

December 8, 2020
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Monday, December 7, 2020
The United States’ Only Heavy Icebreaker Heads North to the Arctic
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The United States’ Only Heavy Icebreaker Heads North to the Arctic

The nation’s only heavy icebreaker, the USCGC Polar Star, departed Seattle on Friday for its month-long deployment to the Arctic. While there the vessel

December 7, 2020
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Thursday, December 3, 2020
Israel Receives Its Most Advanced Warship as Iran Tensions Rise
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Israel Receives Its Most Advanced Warship as Iran Tensions Rise

By Dan Williams JERUSALEM, Dec 2 (Reuters) – Israel received its most advanced warship on Wednesday, describing the German-made vessel dubbed

December 3, 2020
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Monday, November 30, 2020
Navy to Scrap USS Bonhomme Richard After Fire
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Navy to Scrap USS Bonhomme Richard After Fire

The U.S. Navy has decided to scrap the amphibious landing dock USS Bonhomme Richard due to extensive damage from last July’s fire at Naval Base San

November 30, 2020
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Saturday, November 28, 2020
USS Nimitz Deploys to Gulf
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USS Nimitz Deploys to Gulf

DUBAI, Nov 28 (Reuters) – U.S. aircraft carrier USS Nimitz was deployed to the Gulf this week, days before the killing of Iran’s top nuclear

November 28, 2020
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Friday, November 27, 2020
U.S. Coast Guard Completes Unmanned Surface Vehicles Test Off Hawaii
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U.S. Coast Guard Completes Unmanned Surface Vehicles Test Off Hawaii

The U.S. Coast Guard has completed a 30-day demonstration and evaluation of unmanned surface vehicles off Oahu. The focus of the test, which wrapped up in

November 27, 2020
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Tuesday, November 24, 2020
Russia and U.S. Warships Clash in Row Over Waters in Sea of Japan
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Russia and U.S. Warships Clash in Row Over Waters in Sea of Japan

MOSCOW, Nov 24 (Reuters) – Russia said on Tuesday one of its warships caught and chased off a U.S. destroyer operating illegally in its territorial

November 24, 2020
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Saturday, November 21, 2020
navy-thanks merchant marine youtube
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US Navy Thanks Merchant Mariners On YouTube

Just days after Veterans day the US Navy released this video via YouTube and all its social media channels thanking US Merchant Mariners for their service to

November 21, 2020
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Thursday, November 19, 2020
HMS Queen Elizabeth
Defense

Boris Johnson Outlines Plans to Make Britain’s Royal Navy the Most Powerful in Europe

LONDON, Nov 19 (Reuters) – Prime Minister Boris Johnson pledged to restore Britain’s navy to its position as Europe’s most powerful

November 19, 2020
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USCGC Stratton Returns Home Amid Shipboard COVID Outbreak
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USCGC Stratton Returns Home Amid Shipboard COVID Outbreak

The U.S. Coast Guard Cutter Stratton has returned to its homeport in Alameda, California after 11 crew members tested positive for COVID-19 during its

November 19, 2020
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Iran’s Guards Launch ‘Aircraft Carrier’ Warship  -State Media
Defense

Iran’s Guards Launch ‘Aircraft Carrier’ Warship -State Media

DUBAI, Nov 19 (Reuters) – Iran’s elite Revolutionary Guards have added a warship capable of carrying aircraft, missile launchers and drones to its

November 19, 2020
Total Views: 10118

Tuesday, November 17, 2020
Japan and Australia Reach Breakthrough Security Pact Over Disputed South China Sea
Defense

Japan and Australia Reach Breakthrough Security Pact Over Disputed South China Sea

By Kiyoshi Takenaka and Ju-min Park TOKYO, Nov 17 (Reuters) – Japan and Australia agreed on a breakthrough defense pact on Tuesday allowing reciprocal

November 17, 2020
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