Category: Naval
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Who’s Who: Maritime Movements for January/February 2026
WORK BOAT WORLD: Unmanned systems specialist Nauticus Robotics has appointed Dr Kjerstin Easton as Vice President of Software. Easton brings more than a decade of software development leadership. At X, the Moonshot Factory (formerly Google X), she led marine-focused AI and autonomy teams at Tidal developing real-world robotic systems. She previously led robotic perception at…
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FEATURE | US military preparing for potentially weeks-long Iran operations
The US military is preparing for the possibility of sustained, weeks-long operations against Iran if President Donald Trump orders an attack, two US officials told Reuters, in what could become a far more serious conflict than previously seen between the countries. The disclosure by the officials, who spoke on condition of anonymity due to the…
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US to turn over two NATO command posts to Europeans, take over Allied Maritime Command
US to turn over two NATO command posts to Europeans, take over Allied Maritime Command Reuters Go to baird maritime
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South Korea’s HJ Shipbuilding reports eight-fold YOY profit jump in 2025
South Korea’s HJ Shipbuilding reports eight-fold YOY profit jump in 2025 Gareth Havelock Go to baird maritime
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Search for missing Philippine dive boat passengers extends to Indonesia
Search for missing Philippine dive boat passengers extends to Indonesia Will Xavier Go to baird maritime
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Australia’s Electro Optic Systems likely to move HQ, listing to Europe
Australia’s Electro Optic Systems likely to move HQ, listing to Europe Reuters Go to baird maritime
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Philippines, US hold joint sail in disputed South China Sea shoal
Philippines, US hold joint sail in disputed South China Sea shoal Reuters Go to baird maritime
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US military assets heading to Middle East as Trump backs off tough Iran rhetoric
US military assets heading to Middle East as Trump backs off tough Iran rhetoric Reuters Go to baird maritime
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Vessel carrying nearly five tons of cocaine seized off French Polynesia
Vessel carrying nearly five tons of cocaine seized off French Polynesia Will Xavier Go to baird maritime
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Russia approves draft agreement on naval ship calls to Benin
Russia approves draft agreement on naval ship calls to Benin Will Xavier Go to baird maritime
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Denmark’s Arctic chief downplays US threat, stresses focus on Russia
Denmark’s Arctic chief downplays US threat, stresses focus on Russia Reuters Go to baird maritime
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Controversial US Senator Mark Kelly sues Pentagon chief Hegseth over demotion threats
Controversial US Senator Mark Kelly sues Pentagon chief Hegseth over demotion threats Reuters Go to baird maritime
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OPINION | Frenetic 2026 military posturing sets tone for dangerous new era
OPINION | Frenetic 2026 military posturing sets tone for dangerous new era Reuters Go to baird maritime
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Taiwan: China’s war games sought to undermine global support for the island
Taiwan: China’s war games sought to undermine global support for the island Reuters Go to baird maritime
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US Republicans confirm no “endless war” looms in Venezuela
US Republicans confirm no “endless war” looms in Venezuela Reuters Go to baird maritime
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FEATURE | US holds Venezuelan narco-dictator on USS Iwo Jima after strikes
FEATURE | US holds Venezuelan narco-dictator on USS Iwo Jima after strikes Reuters Go to baird maritime
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Witkoff calls Ukraine, Russia talks productive
Witkoff calls Ukraine, Russia talks productive Reuters Go to baird maritime
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Trump nominates Lt. Gen. Donovan to lead Southern Command, Pentagon says
Trump nominates Lt. Gen. Donovan to lead Southern Command, Pentagon says Reuters Go to baird maritime
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VIDEO | US conducts strike on vessel in eastern Pacific, killing four narco-terrorists
VIDEO | US conducts strike on vessel in eastern Pacific, killing four narco-terrorists Reuters Go to baird maritime
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Officials suspend search for missing victims of Peru river boat tragedy
Officials suspend search for missing victims of Peru river boat tragedy Gareth Havelock Go to baird maritime
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Nigerian officials refute US claims regarding seized tanker
Nigerian officials refute US claims regarding seized tanker Jens Karsten Go to baird maritime
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Venezuela’s ineffectual “allies” back desperate Maduro as tensions with US rise
Venezuela’s ineffectual “allies” back desperate Maduro as tensions with US rise Reuters Go to baird maritime
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US admiral leading Latin America forces opts for early retirement
US admiral leading Latin America forces opts for early retirement Reuters Go to baird maritime
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US bombers join Japanese jets in show of force after China–Russia drills
US bombers join Japanese jets in show of force after China–Russia drills Reuters Go to baird maritime
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FEATURE | Chinese jets threaten Japanese aircraft during naval drills
FEATURE | Chinese jets threaten Japanese aircraft during naval drills Reuters Go to baird maritime
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Trump unveils strategy to prevent China conflict over Taiwan
Trump unveils strategy to prevent China conflict over Taiwan Reuters Go to baird maritime
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FEATURE | Trump strategy document revives Monroe Doctrine, slams Europe
FEATURE | Trump strategy document revives Monroe Doctrine, slams Europe Reuters Go to baird maritime
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Hegseth says he did not see survivors after first drug boat strike, backs decision to strike again
Hegseth says he did not see survivors after first drug boat strike, backs decision to strike again Reuters Go to baird maritime
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US-South Korea military drills aim to deter North Korea, KCNA says
US-South Korea military drills aim to deter North Korea, KCNA says Reuters Go to baird maritime
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US Navy, Fincantieri Marine Group reach new agreement on Constellation-class ship program
US Navy, Fincantieri Marine Group reach new agreement on Constellation-class ship program Will Xavier Go to baird maritime
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FEATURE | Will US launch new phase of Venezuela operations?
FEATURE | Will US launch new phase of Venezuela operations? Reuters Go to baird maritime
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US, China held maritime security talks in Hawaii, Chinese Navy says
US, China held maritime security talks in Hawaii, Chinese Navy says Reuters Go to baird maritime
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Guam hosts joint maritime exercise Malabar 2025
Guam hosts joint maritime exercise Malabar 2025 Will Xavier Go to baird maritime
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Over 50 rescued after tour boat sinks off Dominican Republic
Over 50 rescued after tour boat sinks off Dominican Republic Gareth Havelock Go to baird maritime
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North Korea threatens “offensive action”, condemns US-South Korea security talks
North Korea threatens “offensive action”, condemns US-South Korea security talks Reuters Go to baird maritime
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Trump: Maduro, “doesn’t want to f— around” with US
Trump: Maduro, “doesn’t want to f— around” with US Reuters Go to baird maritime
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Denmark to boost Arctic presence with new patrol vessels and aircraft
Denmark to boost Arctic presence with new patrol vessels and aircraft Will Xavier Go to baird maritime
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Nearly $1m in suspected narcotics recovered in waters off Puerto Princesa, Philippines
Nearly $1m in suspected narcotics recovered in waters off Puerto Princesa, Philippines Will Xavier Go to baird maritime
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US military ups operational command of anti-drug operations in Latin America
US military ups operational command of anti-drug operations in Latin America Reuters Go to baird maritime
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UK, India launch joint naval exercise Konkan 2025
UK, India launch joint naval exercise Konkan 2025 Will Xavier Go to baird maritime
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Two Romanians arrested for suspected espionage near Hellenic Navy base
Two Romanians arrested for suspected espionage near Hellenic Navy base Will Xavier Go to baird maritime
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FEATURE | Russian jets enter Estonia’s Baltic Sea airspace in “unprecedentedly brazen” incursion
FEATURE | Russian jets enter Estonia’s Baltic Sea airspace in “unprecedentedly brazen” incursion Reuters Go to baird maritime
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New framework formed to enhance maritime security in Western Indian Ocean
New framework formed to enhance maritime security in Western Indian Ocean Will Xavier Go to baird maritime
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In US, Taiwan minister warns of domino effect if China takes island
In US, Taiwan minister warns of domino effect if China takes island Reuters Go to baird maritime
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Russia flexes military muscle with hypersonic missiles and bombers during drills
Russia flexes military muscle with hypersonic missiles and bombers during drills Reuters Go to baird maritime
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TKMS to collaborate with Indian counterparts on naval weapon systems
TKMS to collaborate with Indian counterparts on naval weapon systems Will Xavier Go to baird maritime
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FEATURE | US builds up forces in Caribbean as officials, experts, ask why
FEATURE | US builds up forces in Caribbean as officials, experts, ask why Reuters Go to baird maritime
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Despite tensions, Japan and South Korea affirm cooperation before Lee Jae Myung meets Trump
Despite tensions, Japan and South Korea affirm cooperation before Lee Jae Myung meets Trump Reuters Go to baird maritime
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Hegseth removes senior Pentagon officials in meritocracy drive
Hegseth removes senior Pentagon officials in meritocracy drive Reuters Go to baird maritime
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US Navy to hold UNITAS 2025 multinational maritime exercise
US Navy to hold UNITAS 2025 multinational maritime exercise Will Xavier Go to baird maritime
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US Navy could target drug cartels at sea as part of military action: officials
US Navy could target drug cartels at sea as part of military action: officials Reuters Go to baird maritime
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French defence shipbuilder Naval Group hit by cyberattack
French defence shipbuilder Naval Group hit by cyberattack Will Xavier Go to baird maritime
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US Navy awards $1.5m contract for multi-megawatt power generation system
US Navy awards $1.5m contract for multi-megawatt power generation system Jens Karsten Go to baird maritime
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Germany’s Merz visits UK to strengthen defence ties, combat people smuggling
Germany’s Merz visits UK to strengthen defence ties, combat people smuggling Reuters Go to baird maritime
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OPINION | The ever-evolving “Trump doctrine” and the fight for US strategy
OPINION | The ever-evolving “Trump doctrine” and the fight for US strategy Reuters Go to baird maritime
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US Air Force suspends SpaceX rocket project on Pacific atoll
US Air Force suspends SpaceX rocket project on Pacific atoll Reuters Go to baird maritime
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Taiwan to simulate Chinese invasion in major drill
Taiwan to simulate Chinese invasion in major drill Reuters Go to baird maritime
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OPINION | A new era of escalation: India-Pakistan, Israel/Iran, Russia/Ukraine and China/Taiwan
OPINION | A new era of escalation: India-Pakistan, Israel/Iran, Russia/Ukraine and China/Taiwan Reuters Go to baird maritime
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Greek court orders pre-trial detention of Azeri accused of espionage
Greek court orders pre-trial detention of Azeri accused of espionage Reuters Go to baird maritime
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Japan scraps US meeting after Washington demands more defense spending
Japan scraps US meeting after Washington demands more defense spending Reuters Go to baird maritime
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US moves some military assets in Middle East vulnerable to Iranian attack, officials say
US moves some military assets in Middle East vulnerable to Iranian attack, officials say Reuters Go to baird maritime
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Chinese fighter jets buzz Japanese patrol planes in intimidation attempt
Chinese fighter jets buzz Japanese patrol planes in intimidation attempt Reuters Go to baird maritime
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NATO to conduct uncrewed vessel demonstrations in Baltic Sea
NATO to conduct uncrewed vessel demonstrations in Baltic Sea Alan Bosworth Go to baird maritime
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New naval base to be established on Philippines’ Catanduanes province
New naval base to be established on Philippines’ Catanduanes province Will Xavier Go to baird maritime
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OPINION | Understanding the cost of Australia’s naval defence
OPINION | Understanding the cost of Australia’s naval defence Marc Ablong Go to baird maritime
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Fugro tapped for nearshore site investigation on Wake Island
Fugro tapped for nearshore site investigation on Wake Island Jens Karsten Go to baird maritime
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Hours-long GNSS interference reported in Strait of Hormuz
Hours-long GNSS interference reported in Strait of Hormuz Will Xavier Go to baird maritime
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Multi-national naval exercise to help counter illegal fishing off West Africa
Multi-national naval exercise to help counter illegal fishing off West Africa Will Xavier Go to baird maritime
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Trump secures $600b Saudi deal, including defense sales; to lift Syria sanctions
Trump secures $600b Saudi deal, including defense sales; to lift Syria sanctions Reuters Go to baird maritime
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FEATURE | Houthi ceasefire followed US intel showing terrorists sought exit strategy
FEATURE | Houthi ceasefire followed US intel showing terrorists sought exit strategy Reuters Go to baird maritime
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French Navy kicks off Polaris 25 in Atlantic and English Channel
French Navy kicks off Polaris 25 in Atlantic and English Channel Rafael Sanches Go to baird maritime
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Pentagon dismantles entrenched DEI infestation
Pentagon dismantles entrenched DEI infestation Reuters Go to baird maritime
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FEATURE | Depleted but still potent: US bombing weakens but doesn’t destroy Houthi threat in Yemen
FEATURE | Depleted but still potent: US bombing weakens but doesn’t destroy Houthi threat in Yemen Reuters Go to baird maritime
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Pentagon to slash senior-most ranks of US military
Pentagon to slash senior-most ranks of US military Reuters Go to baird maritime
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Iran/US talks postponed after Iran tantrum; denies blatant Houthi terrorist support
Iran/US talks postponed after Iran tantrum; denies blatant Houthi terrorist support Reuters Go to baird maritime
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Pentagon dumps sexist affirmative action policy
Pentagon dumps sexist affirmative action policy Reuters Go to baird maritime
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BOOK REVIEW | No Higher Priority: A Blueprint for Immediate Action on Australia’s Defence, 2025-2028
BOOK REVIEW | No Higher Priority: A Blueprint for Immediate Action on Australia’s Defence, 2025-2028 Dr Neil Baird Go to baird maritime
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EU ministers positive on joint European defence fund
EU ministers positive on joint European defence fund Reuters Go to baird maritime
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Egyptian Navy assumes command of Combined Maritime Forces’ Red Sea Task Force
Egyptian Navy assumes command of Combined Maritime Forces’ Red Sea Task Force Baird Maritime Go to baird maritime
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Fincantieri/Kayo signs MoU to support the development of Albanian naval sector
Fincantieri/Kayo signs MoU to support the development of Albanian naval sector Alan Bosworth Go to baird maritime
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One dead, 14 injured following boat collision in northeastern Brazil
One dead, 14 injured following boat collision in northeastern Brazil Baird Maritime Go to baird maritime
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Trump’s DEI purge continues: US NATO admiral fired
Trump’s DEI purge continues: US NATO admiral fired Reuters Go to baird maritime
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Denmark procures naval mines to boost defence capability
Denmark procures naval mines to boost defence capability Baird Maritime Go to baird maritime
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Not the time to go it alone”: NATO’s Rutte tries to cool US/European tensions
Not the time to go it alone”: NATO’s Rutte tries to cool US/European tensions Reuters Go to baird maritime
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Trudeau’s replacement copies Conservatives pledge to expand presence in Arctic
Trudeau’s replacement copies Conservatives pledge to expand presence in Arctic Reuters Go to baird maritime
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“They better back off”: US to keep hitting Houthis until shipping attacks stop
“They better back off”: US to keep hitting Houthis until shipping attacks stop Reuters Go to baird maritime
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Assembly begins on new countermeasures systems for Royal Australian Navy ships
Assembly begins on new countermeasures systems for Royal Australian Navy ships Baird Maritime Go to baird maritime
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Royal Danish Navy frigates to be fitted with new anti-ship missiles
Royal Danish Navy frigates to be fitted with new anti-ship missiles Baird Maritime Go to baird maritime
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New Zealand’s top spy backs Five Eyes, warns on China’s influence in the Pacific
New Zealand’s top spy backs Five Eyes, warns on China’s influence in the Pacific Reuters Go to baird maritime
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“You’re fired!”: Head of US Navy among those replaced amid Trump Pentagon shake up
“You’re fired!”: Head of US Navy among those replaced amid Trump Pentagon shake up Reuters Go to baird maritime
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Trump-Putin talks offer some clarity on Ukraine, energy, NATO, sanctions
Trump-Putin talks offer some clarity on Ukraine, energy, NATO, sanctions Reuters Go to baird maritime
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“Purely defensive”: US military runs exercises with the Philippines for force readiness
“Purely defensive”: US military runs exercises with the Philippines for force readiness Reuters Go to baird maritime
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China complains as first US Navy ships since Trump inauguration sail through Taiwan Strait
China complains as first US Navy ships since Trump inauguration sail through Taiwan Strait Reuters Go to baird maritime
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Royal Norwegian Navy receives new acoustic minesweeping systems
Royal Norwegian Navy receives new acoustic minesweeping systems Baird Maritime Go to baird maritime
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US Navy to deploy unmanned vehicles on maritime domain awareness and counter-drug operations
US Navy to deploy unmanned vehicles on maritime domain awareness and counter-drug operations Baird Maritime Go to baird maritime
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Trump’s Pentagon pick says no to racist admissions policies at military academies
Trump’s Pentagon pick says no to racist admissions policies at military academies Reuters Go to baird maritime
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Turkey’s Aksaz Naval Base to undergo infrastructure upgrades
Turkey’s Aksaz Naval Base to undergo infrastructure upgrades Baird Maritime Go to baird maritime
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ASEAN and China must start tackling thorny issues of South China Sea code, Philippines says
ASEAN and China must start tackling thorny issues of South China Sea code, Philippines says
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Iran reveals secret underground naval lair amid rising tensions with US and Israel
Iran unveils new underground naval base amid tension with US and Israel
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Cyprus to host US officials for discussions on military infrastructure upgrades
US officials to head to Cyprus to discuss defence upgrades, Cyprus president says