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Russian Navy Launches Second Arctic ‘Combat Icebreaker’
The Admiralty Shipyards in Saint Petersburg launched the second armed Arctic icebreaker for Russia’s Navy.

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Mike Schuler
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Coast Guard Begins Construction of First Heavy Polar Icebreaker in Five Decades
The U.S. Coast Guard has received approval to commence construction of its first heavy polar icebreaker in more than 50 years. The milestone announcement comes as the service also reveals...

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Iran Oil Tycoon ‘Hector’ Plays Key Role in Arms Sales to Russia
An Iranian oil tycoon who’s managed to quietly embed himself in the heart of the Western financial system is among a cadre of businessmen handling weapons deliveries across the Caspian Sea to Russia, helping Moscow in its war in Ukraine.

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Netanyahu Says Israel Will Continue To Act Against The Houthis
JERUSALEM, Dec 22 (Reuters) – Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said on Sunday Israel would continue acting against the Iran-backed Houthis in Yemen, whom he accused of threatening world shipping and the international order, and...

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Malte Humpert
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U.S. Coast Guard Heavy Icebreaker Production Decision Expected This Week After Multi-Year Delay
In a major step for the U.S. Coast Guard’s efforts to construct its first heavy icebreaker in 50 years, the production decision by the Department of Homeland Security is expected this week.

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Mike Schuler
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Bipartisan SHIPS Act Aims to Revitalize U.S. Maritime Industry, Counter China’s Dominance
In a landmark move to restore America’s maritime leadership, a bipartisan group of lawmakers has introduced comprehensive legislation aimed at rebuilding the nation’s declining shipbuilding and commercial maritime industries. The...

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German Lawmakers Approve €4.7 Billion Order for Submarines
German lawmakers approved the government’s request for €4.7 billion to buy four additional U212CD submarines from Thyssenkrupp Marine Systems GmbH on top of the two already ordered.

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Reuters
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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.

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Mike Schuler
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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...

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Mike Schuler
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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...

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Mike Schuler
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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)....

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Mike Schuler
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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...