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Dec- 2024 -4 DecemberAmericas
Half of US Navy’s Amphibious Fleet in ‘Poor Condition’: GAO
A Government Accountability Office report has revealed that at least half of the US Navy’s amphibious warfare fleet is in poor condition, compromising its readiness for deployment.
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Nov- 2024 -29 NovemberEurope
Germany Seeks to Buy Four Submarines for $5B to Boost NATO
German Defence Minister Boris Pistorius wants to order four new submarines to help meet NATO's security requirements in Europe.
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27 NovemberAsia Pacific
Taiwan Holds Air, Sea Drills as Chinese Balloons Reported
Taiwan's military deployed aircraft, ships, and air defense missile systems in a drill on Thursday, as its defense ministry reported the detection of two Chinese balloons near the island.
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27 NovemberAmericas
US Navy to Sideline 17 Vessels Due to Workforce Shortage
The US Navy will temporarily cease operations of more than a dozen of its support vessels as it continues to address an ongoing manpower shortage.
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Oct- 2024 -21 OctoberSea
US Army’s Watercraft Fleet Readiness Falls Below 40%: GAO
The US Army has struggled to maintain its watercraft fleet readiness, with fewer than 40 percent of vessels capable of performing missions in 2024.
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10 OctoberSea
AUKUS Partners Test Ability to Control Ships From 10,000 Miles Away
The navies of AUKUS partners Australia, the UK, and the US recently tested their ability to remotely operate unmanned vessels from more than 10,000 miles away.
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9 OctoberSea
Raytheon’s Barracuda Naval Mine Killer Aces First Hydrodynamic Test
Raytheon’s Barracuda Mine Neutralization System has successfully completed its first hydrodynamic test, bringing it closer to full-scale production and fielding.
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8 OctoberAsia Pacific
China Ally Kiribati Criticizes Beijing’s Recent Missile Launch
Kiribati's pro-China president has said his nation "does not welcome" Beijing's recent test firing of a ballistic missile in the Pacific, rare criticism from a staunch regional ally.
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1 OctoberAmericas
US Navy’s Columbia-Class Sub May Face More Delays, Higher Cost: GAO
The US Navy’s Columbia-class submarine program is likely to encounter further delays and cost overruns due to persistent design and construction challenges.
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Sep- 2024 -30 SeptemberAsia Pacific
Taiwan Coast Guard to Buy Less Lethal Weapons for ‘Gray Zone’ Threats
The Taiwanese Coast Guard will adopt an experimental approach to address China’s so-called “gray zone” actions near its territory.
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