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Trump Executive Order Echoes SHIPS Act in Bid to Reclaim Maritime Dominance
Defense
April 10, 2025
From 
Mike Schuler
 via 
gCaptain

Trump Executive Order Echoes SHIPS Act in Bid to Reclaim Maritime Dominance

President Donald Trump signed an executive order on Wednesday aimed at revitalizing the U.S. maritime and shipbuilding industries to counter China’s dominance in the sectors. The executive order aligns with...
U.S. and Panama Agree to Counter Chinese Influence in Panama Canal, Prioritize Passage of U.S. Government Ships
Defense
April 10, 2025
From 
Mike Schuler
 via 
gCaptain

U.S. and Panama Agree to Counter Chinese Influence in Panama Canal, Prioritize Passage of U.S. Government Ships

U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth announced an expanded partnership with Panama aimed at securing the Panama Canal against what he termed “China’s maligned influence” in the region. During a joint...
U.S. Coast Guard Seizes $510M in Drugs During Massive Eastern Pacific Operation
Defense
April 10, 2025
From 
Mike Schuler
 via 
gCaptain

U.S. Coast Guard Seizes $510M in Drugs During Massive Eastern Pacific Operation

The U.S. Coast Guard Cutter James has offloaded more than 44,550 pounds of cocaine and 3,880 pounds of marijuana at Port Everglades, with the seized drugs valued at approximately $509.9...
AUKUS Nuclear Submarine Sale Under Scrutiny as Trump Tariffs Rattle Australia
Defense
April 10, 2025
From 
Reuters
 via 
gCaptain

AUKUS Nuclear Submarine Sale Under Scrutiny as Trump Tariffs Rattle Australia

The sale of nuclear-powered submarines to Australia under the AUKUS treaty faces new doubts as U.S. President Donald Trump's tariffs take hold, and amid concern in Washington that providing the subs to Canberra may reduce deterrence to China.
U.S. Coast Guard Triples Forces Along Southwest Maritime Border, Seizes $785M in Drugs
Defense
April 1, 2025
From 
Mike Schuler
 via 
gCaptain

U.S. Coast Guard Triples Forces Along Southwest Maritime Border, Seizes $785M in Drugs

The U.S. Coast Guard has significantly expanded its presence along the Southwest Maritime Border, tripling its operational forces since January 21 as part of an enhanced border security initiative that...
China Kicks Off More Drills Near Taiwan, Pushing Back at US
Defense
April 1, 2025
From 
Bloomberg
 via 
gCaptain

China Kicks Off More Drills Near Taiwan, Pushing Back at US

China held military exercises around Taiwan that involved the most naval vessels in nearly a year — a move that comes days after the US vowed to deter Beijing’s aggression in the region.
Trump Escalates Houthi Strikes, Warns Iran as Red Sea Crisis Continues
Defense
March 31, 2025
From 
Mike Schuler
 via 
gCaptain

Trump Escalates Houthi Strikes, Warns Iran as Red Sea Crisis Continues

President Trump announced today that U.S.-led strikes have “decimated” Houthi capabilities in Yemen, while issuing stark warnings to both the militant group and Iran amid escalating tensions in the Red...
ThyssenKrupp and Ulstein Team Up to Deliver Norway’s Next-Generation Frigates
Defense
March 28, 2025
From 
Malte Humpert
 via 
gCaptain

ThyssenKrupp and Ulstein Team Up to Deliver Norway’s Next-Generation Frigates

German ThyssenKrupp Marine and Norwegian Ulstein will combine their state-of-the-art technology and local shipbuilding expertise to compete for the construction of Norway’s next generation of frigates. The country’s Navy is looking to acquire five or six frigates to replace the aging Fridtjof Nansen-class vessels.
Russia’s Putin Launches Nuclear-Powered Submarine Equipped With Hypersonic Missiles
Defense
March 28, 2025
From 
Reuters
 via 
gCaptain

Russia’s Putin Launches Nuclear-Powered Submarine Equipped With Hypersonic Missiles

President Vladimir Putin on Thursday launched a nuclear-powered submarine equipped with hypersonic Zircon missiles capable of traveling at several times the speed of sound.
Vance Arrives in Greenland as US Guns for Control of Island
Defense
March 28, 2025
From 
Bloomberg
 via 
gCaptain

Vance Arrives in Greenland as US Guns for Control of Island

Vice President JD Vance landed in Greenland a day after his boss reiterated his desire to take over the remote and resource-rich Arctic island as US territory.
Aircraft Carrier USS ‘Nimitz’ Sets Sail for Final Deployment
Defense
March 28, 2025
From 
Malte Humpert
 via 
gCaptain

Aircraft Carrier USS ‘Nimitz’ Sets Sail for Final Deployment

The nearly 50-year old USS Nimitz, the lead vessel of its class, departed from the Naval Air Station in San Diego for what is likely to be its final deployment....
Secret Service, Navy Counter-Drone Technology Testing Led to Faulty Cockpit Alerts, Officials Say
Defense
March 27, 2025
From 
Reuters
 via 
gCaptain

Secret Service, Navy Counter-Drone Technology Testing Led to Faulty Cockpit Alerts, Officials Say

Testing of counter-drone technology near Reagan Washington National Airport by the U.S. Secret Service and Navy earlier this month led to numerous flight crews receiving faulty alerts of potentially nearby aircraft, the Federal Aviation Administration and a U.S. senator said on Thursday.