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Denmark Pivots Patrol Ship Procurement Strategy to Arctic Vessels Amid Security Changes
Defense
January 30, 2025
From 
Mike Schuler
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gCaptain

Denmark Pivots Patrol Ship Procurement Strategy to Arctic Vessels Amid Security Changes

Denmark’s Defense Ministry announced a significant shift in its naval procurement strategy, reorienting its patrol ship design project to focus on Arctic-capable vessels. The strategic pivot comes in response to...
Denmark Commits $2 Billion to Arctic Defense Amid Growing Security Concerns
Defense
January 27, 2025
From 
Mike Schuler
 via 
gCaptain

Denmark Commits $2 Billion to Arctic Defense Amid Growing Security Concerns

Agreement includes three new ice-capable military vessels and drones. Denmark has announced a landmark defense agreement worth approximately $2 billion (14 billion Danish kroner) to strengthen its military presence in...
North Korea Test-Fires Strategic Cruise Missiles, KCNA Says
Defense
January 26, 2025
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Bloomberg
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gCaptain

North Korea Test-Fires Strategic Cruise Missiles, KCNA Says

By Sarina Yoo and Soo-Hyang Choi Jan 25, 2025 (Bloomberg) —North Korea test-fired strategic cruise missiles on Saturday the official Korean Central News Agency reported, marking a third launch this month...
Philippines Suspends South China Sea Survey After China’s ‘Harassment’
Defense
January 25, 2025
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Reuters
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gCaptain

Philippines Suspends South China Sea Survey After China’s ‘Harassment’

MANILA, Jan 25 (Reuters) – The Philippines said on Saturday it has suspended a scientific survey in the South China Sea after two of its fisheries vessels faced “harassment” and aggressive behavior...
Turkey Bets on New Naval Clout for Edge in High-Seas Power Play
Defense
January 24, 2025
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Bloomberg
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gCaptain

Turkey Bets on New Naval Clout for Edge in High-Seas Power Play

When Turkey’s navy welcomed two new ships to its fleet this month, officials left no doubt about the scale of their mission – or its geopolitical ambition.
Royal Navy Tracks Russian Spy Ship in English Channel
Defense
January 22, 2025
From 
Mike Schuler
 via 
gCaptain

Royal Navy Tracks Russian Spy Ship in English Channel

The UK Ministry of Defence has confirmed that the Royal Navy frigate HMS Somerset intercepted and monitored the Russian spy ship Yantar as it passed through the English Channel, marking the vessel’s...
US Coast Guard Orders Major Maritime Border Security Surge Following Leadership Shakeup
Defense
January 22, 2025
From 
Mike Schuler
 via 
gCaptain

US Coast Guard Orders Major Maritime Border Security Surge Following Leadership Shakeup

The U.S. Coast Guard announced an immediate surge of assets along America’s maritime borders following executive orders issued by the White House. The announcement comes amid leadership changes at the...
US Coast Guard’s New Icebreaker ‘Aiviq’: A Capable Addition to Arctic Operations or a Flawed Stopgap Solution?
Defense
January 21, 2025
From 
Malte Humpert
 via 
gCaptain

US Coast Guard’s New Icebreaker ‘Aiviq’: A Capable Addition to Arctic Operations or a Flawed Stopgap Solution?

The U.S. Coast Guard’s newest acquisition, the icebreaker Aiviq, is being readied to supplement the service’s two aging polar-capable vessels. During its short commercial service life it was described as the world’s most powerful offshore supply and anchor handling icebreaking vessel.
Philippines, U.S. Hold Joint Maritime Exercises In South China Sea
Defense
January 19, 2025
From 
Reuters
 via 
gCaptain

Philippines, U.S. Hold Joint Maritime Exercises In South China Sea

MANILA, Jan 19 (Reuters) – The Philippines and the United States carried out joint maritime exercises for a fifth time in the South China Sea, Manila’s armed forces said on Sunday, in...
Russia Says It Will Counter Any UK-Ukraine Cooperation In Sea of Azov
Defense
January 18, 2025
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Reuters
 via 
gCaptain

Russia Says It Will Counter Any UK-Ukraine Cooperation In Sea of Azov

MOSCOW, Jan 18 (Reuters) – The Russian Foreign Ministry said on Saturday Ukraine and Britain “had no room” for cooperation in the Sea of Azov, commenting on a new 100-year partnership agreement...
Iran Unveils New Underground Naval Base Amid Tension With US And Israel
Defense
January 18, 2025
From 
Reuters
 via 
gCaptain

Iran Unveils New Underground Naval Base Amid Tension With US And Israel

DUBAI, Jan 18 (Reuters) – Iran unveiled an underground naval missile base at an undisclosed Gulf location on Saturday, state TV said, two days before the start of Donald Trump’s second term as president....
NATO to Deploy Ships, Aircraft in Baltic Sea After Cable Breaches
Defense
January 14, 2025
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Reuters
 via 
gCaptain

NATO to Deploy Ships, Aircraft in Baltic Sea After Cable Breaches

NATO countries will deploy frigates, patrol aircraft and naval drones in the Baltic Sea to help protect critical infrastructure and reserve the right to take action against ships suspected of posing a security threat, alliance members said on Tuesday.