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US Navy Collaborates with Allies’ Shipyards to Counter China’s Maritime Expansion
(Bloomberg) In any high-stakes military conflict with China, the US Navy will be critical to winning. But America’s shipbuilding industry is far from able to support what the Navy needs....
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Greece Negotiates Purchase of Fourth Belharra Frigate from France
by Lefteris Papadimas – ATHENS (Reuters) – Greece will start negotiations to buy a fourth Belharra frigate from France to strengthen its navy as it recovers from a decade-long debt crisis, the country’s defense...
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Greek Court Reduces Sentences in Historic 1.2-Ton Cocaine Yacht Trafficking Case
By Yannis Souliotis ATHENS (Reuters) – A Greek appeals court on Friday reduced the prison sentences of 11 men involved in trafficking 1.2 metric tons of cocaine from the Caribbean into Europe...
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Royal Society Celebrates the Rich Tapestry of Maritime Art
by Giulia Champion (University of Southampton) From seascapes and ship portraits to underwater wildlife and coastal scenes, maritime artworks on display this month at the Royal Society of Marine Artists...
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Stavridis – Can The Quad Counter Chinese Influence In The Indian Ocean?
by Admiral James Stavridis (Bloomberg Opinion) This weekend, President Joe Biden is hosting the three other national leaders of the Quadrilateral Security Dialogue, or Quad, a loose grouping among India, Australia, Japan and...
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Rolls-Royce Nuclear Secures Major Micro Reactor Contract
In a move that could redefine the global energy landscape and eventually bring emissions-free energy to shipping, Rolls-Royce has inked a deal with the Czech Republic to deploy its next-generation...
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Titanic Movie – Critics Turn On James Cameron
by Daryl Sparkes (University of Southern Queensland) When it was released 25 years ago, James Cameron’s Titanic was enormous. It made stars of its two leads, Leonardo DiCaprio and Kate...
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Los Angeles Yacht Explodes With Thousands of Pounds of Ammo, Fireworks, and Fuel
Marina del Rey, California (gCaptain) In the early evening Wednesday a yacht explosion in Los Angeles County, transformed from a tranquil harbor to a chaotic disaster zone. The Admiral, a...
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Virginia Class Submarine Program $17B Over Budget—Enough to Build a New Aircraft Carrier
The Virginia-class submarine project may exceed its budget by $17 billion—surpassing the price tag of an entire new aircraft carrier. By Tony Capaccio (Bloomberg) The Navy’s new Virginia-class submarines are projected...
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Forget Project 2025 — US Navy’s Project 33 Warplan is More Dangerous
by Captain John Konrad (gCaptain OpEd) The US Navy’s top Admiral has just unveiled her new “warfighting navy” plan, and it’s a doozy. Let’s cut to the chase: the plan...
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Trump Trade Wars: A Look At Winners And Losers Since 2016
by Tom Orlik (Bloomberg) Who Loses in Trump’s Endless Trade War? In 2016, Donald Trump campaigned for the US presidency on a promise to beat China. Once in office, he unleashed a...
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WATCH: How US Military Logistics Works
by John Konrad (gCaptain) Contrary to popular belief, Maersk is not the world’s largest shipping company, nor is Delta the world’s largest airline. However, both companies have substantial transportation contracts...