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Finland Greenlights New Baltic Icebreaker
Finland’s government has taken a decisive step toward modernizing its critical maritime infrastructure by supporting funding for a new Baltic Sea Class B icebreaker, marking a significant development in regional...

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Norway to Provide $242 Million to Strengthen Ukrainian Navy
Norway said on Monday it would provide 2.7 billion crowns ($242 million) to strengthen the Ukrainian navy and help it deter Russian naval forces in the Black Sea.

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US Warship Makes Rare Visit To Cambodia Base At Center Of Feud
By Philip J. Heijmans Dec 13, 2024, 2:04 AM – (Bloomberg) –The US will send a warship to visit a naval base in Cambodia for the first time since the Southeast...

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Can A US Missile Defense System Shield Guam From Chinese Threat?
By Gerry Doyle, Vijdan Mohammad Kawoosa, Arathy J. Aluckal Dec 11 (Reuters) – An SM-3 interceptor erupted into the night sky over Guam late on Tuesday, its engine briefly illuminating the northeast...

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After Days of Military Activity, China Restates Its Hard Line on Taiwan
China's defense ministry on Friday broke its silence about days of military activities around Taiwan, saying it was entitled to stage exercises and the military would "not be absent" if required to fight separatist forces.

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China Says Philippines Has ‘Provoked Trouble’ in South China Sea With U.S. Backing
China accused the Philippines on Friday of having "provoked trouble" in the South China Sea with U.S. backing, a week after Beijing and Manila traded accusations over a new confrontation in the disputed waters.

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Modi’s $6 Billion Submarine Plan Stalls Following Sea Tests
India’s $6 billion plan to build submarines has stalled because of contractor complaints over whether proper procedures were followed during tests at sea, delaying the navy’s efforts to bolster its capabilities as China expands its presence in the Indian Ocean.

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China Says It Takes ‘Necessary Measures’ to Defend Sovereignty Over Taiwan
China said on Wednesday it takes "necessary measures" to defend the country's sovereignty and will not tolerate "separatist" activities, as Taiwan reported another rise in Chinese warplanes around the island and called on Beijing to halt provocations.

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Israeli Strikes Decimate Syrian Weapons Stockpiles, Navy
Israel aims to impose a "sterile defense zone" in southern Syria that would be enforced without a permanent troop presence, Defence Minister Israel Katz said on Tuesday, as the military said a wave of air strikes had destroyed the bulk of Syria's strategic weapons stockpiles.

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WATCH: Australian Navy Joins Elite Club with Tomahawk Missile Test
The Royal Australian Navy has joined an exclusive group of nations capable of deploying Tomahawk cruise missiles, marking a transformative moment in the nation’s naval history. The breakthrough came as...

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Davie Undertaking Major Shipyard Transformation to Build Canada’s Most Advanced Icebreakers
Canada’s Chantier Davie Canada Inc. (Davie Shipbuilding) has announced strategic partnerships with Pearlson & Pearlson Inc. and Construction Dinamo Inc. to transform its Lévis facility in Québec into North America’s largest and...

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Houthis Claim New Attacks on ‘American Supply Ships’ and Destroyers in Gulf of Aden
The Iran-backed Houthis have announced the targeting of three American supply vessels and two destroyers in the Gulf of Aden. The alleged incident occurred as the vessels were reportedly departing...