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Davie to Acquire Texas Shipyards, Seeking to Supercharge U.S. Icebreaker Production
Canadian shipbuilder Davie announced today its plans to acquire shipbuilding assets in Galveston and Port Arthur, Texas from Gulf Copper & Manufacturing Corporation, marking a significant expansion into the U.S....

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Mike Schuler
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Pentagon Calls Shipbuilding a Top Priority, But Congress Says Budget Falls Short
The Department of Defense has placed shipbuilding at the heart of its FY2026 strategy, pledging $5.9 billion to revitalize the U.S. maritime industrial base amid growing concerns over China’s naval...

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Chinese Aircraft Carriers in Pacific Show Country’s ‘Expansionist’ Aims, Taiwan Says
The two Chinese aircraft carriers spotted conducting simultaneous operations in the Pacific for the first time send a political message about the country's "expansionist" aims, Taiwan Defence Minister Wellington Koo said on Wednesday.

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Mike Schuler
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Austal Disputes Hanwha’s Claims About U.S. Regulatory Approval for 100% Ownership
Australian shipbuilder Austal Limited (ASX: ASB) has challenged South Korean defense giant Hanwha Group’s announcement regarding U.S. regulatory approval for increased ownership, creating uncertainty around the potential acquisition. In a...

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China Sends Two Carriers Into Pacific in First-Ever Dual Deployment Near Japan
A Chinese aircraft carrier made one of its deepest forays into the Pacific Ocean over the weekend as Beijing continues to project its military power further from its shores. The Liaoning and three other Chinese naval vessels were seen on Saturday around 300 kilometers (some 185 miles) southwest of the remote, uninhabited Japanese island of Minamitori, according to a statement from Japan’s Joint Chief of Staff.

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Chinese Aircraft Carrier Seen Operating Deeper Into Pacific
A Chinese aircraft carrier made one of its deepest forays into the Pacific Ocean over the weekend as Beijing continues to project its military power further from its shores. The Liaoning and three other Chinese naval vessels were seen on Saturday around 300 kilometers (some 185 miles) southwest of the remote, uninhabited Japanese island of Minamitori, according to a statement from Japan’s Joint Chief of Staff.

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Mike Schuler
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South Korea’s Hanwha Cleared to Boost Control of U.S. Navy Shipbuilder Austal
Hanwha Group has received clearance from the Committee on Foreign Investment in the United States (CFIUS) to increase its shareholding in Australian shipbuilder Austal Limited up to 100%, marking a...

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Reuters
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Taiwan Coast Guard, Military Drill To Better Face China’s ‘Grey Zone’ Threat
By Ben Blanchard KAOHSIUNG, Taiwan, June 8 (Reuters) – Taiwan’s coast guard held drills with the military on Sunday to better practice joint operations in the face of what the government in Taipei says...

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Mike Schuler
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DHS Cancels $260M Coast Guard Cutter Contract with Huntington Ingalls
Department of Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem announced today the cancellation of a delayed Legend-class National Security Cutter contract with Huntington Ingalls Industries (HII), resulting in $260 million in taxpayer...

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Mike Schuler
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U.S. Coast Guard’s New Arctic Icebreaker USCGC Storis Sets Sail on Maiden Voyage
The U.S. Coast Guard has marked a significant milestone in its Arctic capabilities with the maiden voyage of its newest icebreaker, USCGC Storis (WAGB 21), departing from Pascagoula, Mississippi. The...

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Mike Schuler
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Defense Secretary Orders Renaming of USNS Harvey Milk Amid DEI Policy Changes
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has directed the U.S. Navy to rename the USNS Harvey Milk (T-AO 206), a John Lewis-class fleet oiler that was delivered to the Navy in 2023,...
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Malte Humpert
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Russia’s Northern Fleet Not Targeted by Massive Ukrainian Drone Attack Contrary to Initial Reports
As the scope of Ukraine’s massive stealth drone attack across Russia over the weekend comes into focus, one thing now appears clear. Contrary to early media reports Operation Spiderweb did not target Russia’s Northern Fleet and its home base in Kola Bay north of Murmansk.