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Iran Says Won’t Soften Demands As Trump Rejects Hormuz Offer
Defense
September 27, 2026
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Iran Says Won’t Soften Demands As Trump Rejects Hormuz Offer

By Eltaf Najafizada and Courtney Subramanian Sep 27, 2026 (Bloomberg) –Iran stuck to its seven-day proposal for reopening the crucial Strait of Hormuz, saying it won’t soften its conditions, while President...
Philippines Says China Blocked Sea Mission, First Since 2024
Defense
September 27, 2026
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Philippines Says China Blocked Sea Mission, First Since 2024

By Cliff Venzon Sep 27, 2026 (Bloomberg) –The Philippines said Chinese ships hindered a resupply mission to Manila’s military outpost in a disputed South China Sea shoal, in what could be...
Trump Rejects Iran Proposal On Hormuz As Houthis Target Riyadh
Defense
September 26, 2026
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Trump Rejects Iran Proposal On Hormuz As Houthis Target Riyadh

By Courtney Subramanian Sep 26, 2026 (Bloomberg) –President Donald Trump said Saturday he rejected a deal from Iran to reopen the Strait of Hormuz as Saudi Arabia’s capital came under attack...
ARC Freedom Expands U.S.-Flag Fleet With New Sealift Capacity
Defense
September 25, 2026
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ARC Freedom Expands U.S.-Flag Fleet With New Sealift Capacity

American Roll-On/Roll-Off Carrier Group has added the ARC Freedom to its U.S.-flag fleet, bringing another large vehicle carrier into the Maritime Security Program as the United States looks to strengthen its commercial...
Federal Training Ship Empire State VII Ordered to Norfolk Ahead of U.S. Navy Mission
Defense
September 24, 2026
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Federal Training Ship Empire State VII Ordered to Norfolk Ahead of U.S. Navy Mission

SUNY Maritime College’s training ship Empire State VII has been ordered to depart New York on September 30 for Norfolk, Virginia, where it will undergo a month-long activation and flight deck certification...
Taiwan Upgrades Maritime Patrol Capacity for Vulnerable South China Sea Outpost
Defense
September 24, 2026
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Taiwan Upgrades Maritime Patrol Capacity for Vulnerable South China Sea Outpost

Taiwan has upgraded its maritime patrol capacity around the Pratas Islands in the disputed South China Sea, including regularly sending larger ships there, the government said, responding to an increase in Chinese activities.
Coast Guard Awards $315 Million Kodiak Pier Contract to Support Arctic Fleet Expansion
Defense
September 23, 2026
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Mike Schuler
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Coast Guard Awards $315 Million Kodiak Pier Contract to Support Arctic Fleet Expansion

The U.S. Coast Guard has awarded a $315 million contract to Tutor Perini Corp. to build a new fuel pier and major cutter mooring at Base Kodiak, Alaska, as the service prepares...
US Watching Chinese Marine Presence Off Alaska, Arctic Coast Guard Chief Says
Defense
September 21, 2026
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US Watching Chinese Marine Presence Off Alaska, Arctic Coast Guard Chief Says

The United States is watching China's presence in its Arctic zone "very closely" amid concerns regarding the security of the US homeland, a senior US Arctic military official said.
Indonesia Got A Free Aircraft Carrier; Fixes Will Cost Millions
Defense
September 20, 2026
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Indonesia Got A Free Aircraft Carrier; Fixes Will Cost Millions

By Chandra Asmara Sep 17, 2026 (Bloomberg) –A retired Italian aircraft carrier built to launch Harrier fighter jets arrived at Indonesia’s busiest port Friday with plans for a very different second...
Denmark Speeds Up Ukraine Aid Package After Russian Warship Fires Flares At Helicopter
Defense
September 20, 2026
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Denmark Speeds Up Ukraine Aid Package After Russian Warship Fires Flares At Helicopter

COPENHAGEN, Sept 18 (Reuters) – Denmark is speeding up a donation to Ukraine in response to a recent incident in which a Russian warship fired flares towards a Danish military helicopter, narrowly...
USCGC Healy’s Breakdown Exposes America’s Thin Arctic Icebreaker Fleet
Defense
September 17, 2026
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Mike Schuler
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gCaptain

USCGC Healy’s Breakdown Exposes America’s Thin Arctic Icebreaker Fleet

The U.S. Coast Guard’s decision to end icebreaker Healy’s planned high-latitude mission has left the service leaning more heavily on its newest icebreaker during an increasingly active Arctic season. Healy has remained...
Master Boat Builders Wins First Navy Prime Contract for Landing Craft
Defense
September 15, 2026
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Mike Schuler
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gCaptain

Master Boat Builders Wins First Navy Prime Contract for Landing Craft

Master Boat Builders has secured its first U.S. Navy defense shipbuilding contract as a prime shipyard, winning an agreement to build three new Landing Craft Utility vessels at its yard...