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Royal Navy Tracks Russian Spy Ship in English Channel
Defense
January 22, 2025
From 
Mike Schuler
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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
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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
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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
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Reuters
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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
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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.
Navy Names Two New Ford-Class Aircraft Carriers After Presidents Clinton and Bush
Defense
January 13, 2025
From 
Mike Schuler
 via 
gCaptain

Navy Names Two New Ford-Class Aircraft Carriers After Presidents Clinton and Bush

Secretary of the Navy Carlos Del Toro revealed that two future Gerald R. Ford-class aircraft carriers will be named USS William J. Clinton (CVN 82) and USS George W. Bush...
Canada’s HMCS Margaret Brooke Embarks on Historic Antarctic Mission
Defense
January 13, 2025
From 
Mike Schuler
 via 
gCaptain

Canada’s HMCS Margaret Brooke Embarks on Historic Antarctic Mission

The Royal Canadian Navy’s Arctic patrol vessel HMCS Margaret Brooke has departed Halifax on Operation PROJECTION 2025, marking the first-ever circumnavigation of South America and Antarctic visit by a Canadian...
Japan, Philippines, U.S. Vow To Deepen Cooperation, Manila Says
Defense
January 12, 2025
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Reuters
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gCaptain

Japan, Philippines, U.S. Vow To Deepen Cooperation, Manila Says

MANILA, Jan 13 (Reuters) – Japan, the Philippines and the United States vowed to further strengthen their ties under a trilateral arrangement in the face of growing tensions in regional waters, Manila said on Monday following a call...
Sweden May Have To Build Up Its Defense Force, Premier Says
Defense
January 12, 2025
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Bloomberg
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Sweden May Have To Build Up Its Defense Force, Premier Says

By Charles Daly Jan 12, 2025 (Bloomberg) —Sweden’s Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson indicated the country could increase its defense spending amid the risk of hybrid warfare in the Nordic and Baltic...
China’s ‘Monster’ Ship Back In Disputed Waters, Philippines Says
Defense
January 12, 2025
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Bloomberg
 via 
gCaptain

China’s ‘Monster’ Ship Back In Disputed Waters, Philippines Says

By Manolo Serapio Jr. Jan 11, 2025 (Bloomberg) –The Philippines said a huge Chinese coast guard ship widely known as the “Monster” has returned to its exclusive economic zone in the...