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Multiple Casualties After Indian Navy Boat Hits Passenger Vessel Off Mumbai
Defense
December 18, 2024
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Multiple Casualties After Indian Navy Boat Hits Passenger Vessel Off Mumbai

At least 13 people died when an Indian naval boat collided with a passenger ferry with more than 100 passengers which then capsized off the coast of financial capital Mumbai on Wednesday, officials said.
Hollywood Maverick Tom Cruise Receives Navy’s Top Civilian Honor
Defense
December 18, 2024
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Hollywood Maverick Tom Cruise Receives Navy’s Top Civilian Honor

Tom Cruise, Hollywood legend and the U.S. Navy’s 36th Honorary Naval Aviator, has added another accolade to his storied career—but this time, it’s not for his on-screen performances. The actor...
GAO Report Reveals Massive Waste in Navy’s $3.7B Cruiser Modernization Program
Defense
December 17, 2024
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GAO Report Reveals Massive Waste in Navy’s $3.7B Cruiser Modernization Program

The U.S. Navy’s ambitious modernization program for its Ticonderoga-class guided-missile cruisers has largely failed to meet its objectives, resulting in billions in wasted taxpayer dollars, according to a new Government...
U.S. Military Strikes Houthi Command Center in Yemen’s Capital
Defense
December 16, 2024
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Mike Schuler
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gCaptain

U.S. Military Strikes Houthi Command Center in Yemen’s Capital

The U.S. military has carried out a precision airstrike on a key command-and-control facility operated by Iran-backed Houthi militants in Sana’a, Yemen’s capital city, according to U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM)....
EU Extends Naval Operation ATALANTA Until 2027 as Somali Piracy Surges in Indian Ocean
Defense
December 16, 2024
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Mike Schuler
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gCaptain

EU Extends Naval Operation ATALANTA Until 2027 as Somali Piracy Surges in Indian Ocean

The European Council has extended its counter-piracy mission Operation ATALANTA for two more years, coming amid a dramatic resurgence of Somali piracy that has seen 43 incidents in the past...
Finland Greenlights New Baltic Icebreaker
Defense
December 16, 2024
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Mike Schuler
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gCaptain

Finland Greenlights New Baltic Icebreaker

Finland’s government has taken a decisive step toward modernizing its critical maritime infrastructure by supporting funding for a new Baltic Sea Class B icebreaker, marking a significant development in regional...
Norway to Provide $242 Million to Strengthen Ukrainian Navy
Defense
December 16, 2024
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Norway to Provide $242 Million to Strengthen Ukrainian Navy

Norway said on Monday it would provide 2.7 billion crowns ($242 million) to strengthen the Ukrainian navy and help it deter Russian naval forces in the Black Sea.
US Warship Makes Rare Visit To Cambodia Base At Center Of Feud
Defense
December 15, 2024
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US Warship Makes Rare Visit To Cambodia Base At Center Of Feud

By Philip J. Heijmans Dec 13, 2024, 2:04 AM – (Bloomberg) –The US will send a warship to visit a naval base in Cambodia for the first time since the Southeast...
Can A US Missile Defense System Shield Guam From Chinese Threat?
Defense
December 14, 2024
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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, its engine briefly illuminating the northeast...
After Days of Military Activity, China Restates Its Hard Line on Taiwan
Defense
December 14, 2024
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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 military would "not be absent" if required to fight separatist forces.
China Says Philippines Has ‘Provoked Trouble’ in South China Sea With U.S. Backing
Defense
December 13, 2024
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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 accusations over a new confrontation in the disputed waters.
Modi’s $6 Billion Submarine Plan Stalls Following Sea Tests
Defense
December 13, 2024
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Bloomberg
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gCaptain

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, delaying the navy’s efforts to bolster its capabilities as China expands its presence in the Indian Ocean.