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Report: Russian Warship Fires Warning Shots at Norwegian Fishing Vessel During Naval Exercise
Defense
September 24, 2024
From 
Mike Schuler
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gCaptain

Report: Russian Warship Fires Warning Shots at Norwegian Fishing Vessel During Naval Exercise

A Russian warship reportedly fired warning shots at a Norwegian fishing boat during the joint Russian-Chinese naval exercise “Ocean 24” this month in Norway’s exclusive economic zone. The incident, which...
Challenging China: How the US is Turning to South Korea to Boost Naval Shipbuilding
Defense
September 24, 2024
From 
Mike Schuler
 via 
gCaptain

Challenging China: How the US is Turning to South Korea to Boost Naval Shipbuilding

As geopolitical tensions rise between Washington and Beijing, the U.S. is adopting an innovative approach to bolster its naval capabilities. This new video from The Wall Street Journal delves into...
USS Harry S. Truman Carrier Strike Group Deploys to Europe
Defense
September 24, 2024
From 
Mike Schuler
 via 
gCaptain

USS Harry S. Truman Carrier Strike Group Deploys to Europe

The Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Harry S. Truman (CVN 75) departed Naval Station Norfolk on on Monday for a scheduled deployment to the U.S. Naval Forces Europe-Africa/U.S. Sixth Fleet area...
U.S. Navy Partners with Private Equity to Revitalize Alabama Shipyard for Submarine Production
Defense
September 23, 2024
From 
Mike Schuler
 via 
gCaptain

U.S. Navy Partners with Private Equity to Revitalize Alabama Shipyard for Submarine Production

The U.S. Navy has launched a groundbreaking public-private partnership to strengthen American maritime dominance and national security. The initiative aims to enhance the Submarine Industrial Base (SIB) and support the...
NASSCO Launches Fifth Fleet Oiler for U.S. Navy
Defense
September 23, 2024
From 
Mike Schuler
 via 
gCaptain

NASSCO Launches Fifth Fleet Oiler for U.S. Navy

General Dynamics NASSCO christened and launched the USNS Lucy Stone (T-AO 209), the fifth ship in the John Lewis-class fleet oiler program for the U.S. Navy. The ceremony, taking place Saturday, marked...
China Denies Aircraft Carrier Entered Japanese Waters
Defense
September 19, 2024
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Reuters
 via 
gCaptain

China Denies Aircraft Carrier Entered Japanese Waters

BEIJING, Sept 19 (Reuters) – China said on Thursday its Liaoning aircraft carrier had been on a routine training mission in the western Pacific and dismissed charges by Tokyo that the vessel and its escorts had entered Japanese...
U.S. Navy Enhances Sea Base Capabilities with Delivery of Future USS Robert E. Simanek
Defense
September 18, 2024
From 
Mike Schuler
 via 
gCaptain

U.S. Navy Enhances Sea Base Capabilities with Delivery of Future USS Robert E. Simanek

The U.S. Navy took delivery of its newest Expeditionary Sea Base (ESB) ship, the future USS Robert E. Simanek (ESB 7), named after the Korean war hero. The addition to...