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U.S. Navy and Department of War naval coverage – SWO fleet deployment data, destroyer and submarine programs, maritime industrial base, Indo-Pacific strategy, and shipbuilding contracts.

Thursday, May 24, 2012
Ship Photo of The Day – Parade of Sail in New York Harbor
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Ship Photo of The Day – Parade of Sail in New York Harbor

Here is an aerial shot of New York harbor during the “Parade of Sail”, an event that officially marks the start of Fleet Week in New York. This

May 24, 2012
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Defense

13 Hours Later, Firefighters Extinguish Blaze on Board US Navy Fast Attack Submarine

USS Miami, an American Los Angeles-class “improved” fast attack submarine was undergoing a routine maintenance shipyard availability at Portsmouth

May 24, 2012
Total Views: 97

Wednesday, May 16, 2012
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Collision

Forward Deployed for 12 Years, USS Essex Collides with Refueling Tanker One Day Before Return Home

She has been forward deployed to the US 7th Fleet for a dozen years and was scheduled to finally arrive back to San Diego tomorrow, however instead of telling

May 16, 2012
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Wednesday, May 9, 2012
US Navy Littoral Combat Ships – Revolutionary, Vital
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US Navy Littoral Combat Ships – Revolutionary, Vital

– By Rear Adm. Thomas Rowden, Director of Surface Warfare (US Navy) This debate is both natural and healthy. All parties have a vested interest in

May 9, 2012
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Wednesday, April 18, 2012
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Now THAT is a Proper Looking Trident [GALLERY]

Slimy Wog’s become Trusty Shellbacks on board USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70), all images courtesy US Navy

April 18, 2012
Total Views: 94

Thursday, April 12, 2012
Rolls-Royce to Power Two More Freedom-Class Littoral Combat Ships
Engineering News

Rolls-Royce to Power Two More Freedom-Class Littoral Combat Ships

Rolls-Royce says it has secured a contract to supply power and propulsion systems for the two latest vessels in the U.S. Navy’s Freedom-class of Littoral

April 12, 2012
Total Views: 155

Tuesday, April 10, 2012
Navy Anti-Piracy Drones Grounded After “Unrelated Mishaps”
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Navy Anti-Piracy Drones Grounded After “Unrelated Mishaps”

The U.S. Navy said today that it is grounding its anti-piracy fleet of helicopter drones following two recent but “unrelated operational mishaps”.

April 10, 2012
Total Views: 89

Monday, April 9, 2012
Pirates, Beware: Navy’s Smart Robocopters Will Spy You in the Crowd
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Pirates, Beware: Navy’s Smart Robocopters Will Spy You in the Crowd

By Grace Jean, Office of Naval Research ARLINGTON, Va.— Navy unmanned aircraft will be able to distinguish small pirate boats from other vessels when an

April 9, 2012
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Friday, April 6, 2012
Navy F/A-18 Crashes into Virginia Beach Apartment Complex
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Navy F/A-18 Crashes into Virginia Beach Apartment Complex

A Navy jet has crashed into a Virginia Beach apartment complex this morning.  The two-member crew were reported to have ejected and at least one has been

April 6, 2012
Total Views: 165

Friday, March 30, 2012
Ships Mix With Politics in Navy Plan
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Ships Mix With Politics in Navy Plan

By Nathan Hodge, WSJ Washington Wire Blog The Navy’s long-term shipbuilding plan is usually an item that’s only of interest to budget wonks. But in

March 30, 2012
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Sunday, March 18, 2012
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Defense

St. Paddy’s Day was Good for Austal Shipbuilding, Two More Littoral Combat Ships Confirmed

Austal Shipbuilding had plenty of reason to drink green beer this weekend following the US Navy’s confirmation of two more orders for Austal USA-built

March 18, 2012
Total Views: 58

Thursday, March 15, 2012
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Incidents

USS John Paul Jones Rescues Crew from Burning Stolt Valor Tanker [IMAGES]

By U.S. Naval Forces Central Command Public Affairs ARABIAN GULF – Guided-missile destroyer USS John Paul Jones (DDG 53) and U.S. Coast Guard Cutter

March 15, 2012
Total Views: 325

Sunday, February 26, 2012
U.S. Navy Orders JHSV 8 and 9 from Austal
Engineering News

U.S. Navy Orders JHSV 8 and 9 from Austal

Austal said today that the U.S. Navy has exercised contract options calling for the construction of the two additional Joint High Speed Vessels (JHSVs) worth

February 26, 2012
Total Views: 74

Wednesday, February 15, 2012
TITAN Takes Over as Marine Salvage Contractor of U.S. Navy’s 3rd Fleet, SMIT Closes Deal in Singapore
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TITAN Takes Over as Marine Salvage Contractor of U.S. Navy’s 3rd Fleet, SMIT Closes Deal in Singapore

A key defense contract will be staying in the Crowley family of companies, according the Crowley subsidiary TITAN Salvage. The salvage and wreck removal

February 15, 2012
Total Views: 102

Monday, February 6, 2012
Ship Video of The Week: Dual Drydocking of U.S. Navy Destroyers
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Ship Video of The Week: Dual Drydocking of U.S. Navy Destroyers

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uWIF97car1o In this video, BAE Systems Ship Repair located Norfolk, Virginia performs the first ever tandem drydocking of two

February 6, 2012
Total Views: 56

Tuesday, January 31, 2012
MARAD Transfers Ex-Hawaiian Superferries to U.S. Navy
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MARAD Transfers Ex-Hawaiian Superferries to U.S. Navy

The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Maritime Administration has announced the transfer of the ex-Hawaiian superferries to the U.S. Navy, finally

January 31, 2012
Total Views: 37

Wednesday, January 25, 2012
act of valor
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“Act of Valor” – This Could Be the Raddest Film Ever Made

And will completely put to shame any other movie that has EVER featured Naval Special Warfare.   “Act of Valor” is a 2-year project by film

January 25, 2012
Total Views: 181

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Defense

UPDATE: Don’t Kidnap Americans, Because the US Navy SEALS WILL Find You, and You WILL Die

It’s pretty much that simple.   At President Barack Obama’s State of the Union address last night, he gave Secretary of Defense Leon Panetta a

January 25, 2012
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Friday, January 13, 2012
Iranian Speed Boats “Harass” USS New Orleans [VIDEO]
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Iranian Speed Boats “Harass” USS New Orleans [VIDEO]

This video released today by the Pentagon shows Iranian naval patrol vessels “harassing” the USS New Orleans while sailing in the Strait of Hormuz

January 13, 2012
Total Views: 97

Thursday, January 12, 2012
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Defense

Austal Splashes the US Navy’s Newest Littoral Combat Ship – LCS 4 “Coronado”

On January 10, 2012, Austal’s Mobile, Alabama shipyard completed the launch of the second 127-metre Independence-Variant Littoral Combat Ship,

January 12, 2012
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