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USS Boxer and FS Charles de Gaulle Sail in the Andaman Sea
Amphibious assault ship USS Boxer (LHD 4) and French navy aircraft carrier, FS Charles de Gaulle (R 91), and its escort ships conducted drills while sailing through the Andaman Sea, June 7.
Joining Boxer and Charles de Gaulle were French...
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BALTOPS 2019 Begins In Germany
Maritime forces from 18 nations commenced the in-port operations for the 47th annual multinational exercise Baltic Operations (BALTOPS) in the Baltic Sea, June 9-21.
BALTOPS is the premier annual maritime-focused exercise in the Baltic region and one of the largest...
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Russian Navy activities in Syria
The Russian Navy during the operation in Syria carried out 189 strikes, in which 86 ships and 14 submarines participated. This was reported by the press service of the Russian Ministry of Defense. "On November 15, 2016, the first...
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A Chinese warship will take part in multinational military exercises hosted by Australia
A Chinese warship will take part in multinational military exercises hosted by Australia in September in a sign of a possible diplomatic rapprochement between the two nations.Canberra extended an invitation to Beijing last year for it to take part...
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President of the Israel visited Greek Navy Fleet Headquarters at the Salamis Naval Base.
The Greek General Staff announced that on Wednesday, 31 January 2018 , Israeli President Reuven Rivlin visited the Fleet Headquarters at the Salamis Naval Base, in the framework of his official visit to Greece.During his visit to the Fleet...
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U.S. Navy Commissions Newest USS Omaha
The U.S. Navy on Saturday commissioned its newest warship, the USS Omaha, a futuristic, $440 million vessel named for the Nebraska hometown of billionaire Warren Buffett, who was on hand for the ceremony.The Omaha, a 218-foot-long littoral combat ship,...
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Raytheon has won a US$574 million contract to upgrade and support CIWS for the Royal Canadian Navy.
Raytheon has won a CN$704 million (US$574 million) contract to upgrade and support 21 Close-In Weapons Systems (CIWS) for the Royal Canadian Navy.The CIWS is a point defense system for detecting and destroying short-range incoming missiles and enemy aircraft...
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India Could Soon Set Up A Military Base In Oman.
Just days after signing an agreement with Seychelles to develop ‘military infrastructure’ on one of its strategically located islands in the western Indian Ocean, India could have a similarSeychelles arrangement with Oman, ThePrint has reported.According to the daily’s report,...
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Republic of Korea Navy receives first FFX II frigate ROKS Daegu
Republic of Korea Navy receives first FFX II frigate ROKS DaeguThe Republic of Korea Navy has received the first of eight Daegu-class (FFX II) frigates, ROKS Daegu (FFG-818), South Korea’s Defense Acquisition Program Administration (DAPA) announced on Feb 1.Daegu...
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Japanese destroyer to dock in Manila for 3-day visit
Japanese destroyer JS Amagiri (DD-154) will conduct a three-day portvisit to Manila/Philippines, the Philippine Navy announced on Wednesday (Jan 31).The JS Amagiri (DD-154) with one patrol helicopter (DH-60J) from the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force will be at the Pier...
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