Navies (Page 5)

Posted on May 14, 2024

Congress says the Navy's CMV-22B Ospreys can only fly 30 minutes from a divert airfield, limiting their ability to provide carrier onboard delivery services.

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Navy CMV-22B Ospreys Only Allowed To Fly 30 Minutes From A Divert Airfield: Congress Navy CMV-22B Ospreys Only Allowed To Fly 30 Minutes From A Divert Airfield: Congress

Posted on May 14, 2024

The history and legacy of the Navy's F-16N

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Live Fast, Die Young: The Story Of The Navy’s F-16N Live Fast, Die Young: The Story Of The Navy’s F-16N

Updated on May 14, 2024

The Arleigh Burke-class destroyer USS Carney (DDG 64) visits Naval Station Norfolk following a seven-month deployment, May 10. Throughout the ship’s seven-month deployment to the U.S. 5th and 6th Fleet areas of operations, Carney successfully destroyed Houthi-launched weapons, including land attack cruise missiles, anti-ship ballistic missiles, and unmanned systems.

USS Carney Destroyed 65 Houthi Targets During Its Cruise USS Carney Destroyed 65 Houthi Targets During Its Cruise

Posted on May 13, 2024

A fourth Combatant Craft Heavy stealthy special operations boat is now on order for the Navy and testing of a loitering munition launcher for the Combatant Craft Medium is underway.

Navy’s Secretive Fleet Of Stealthy Special Operations Boats Set To Evolve Navy’s Secretive Fleet Of Stealthy Special Operations Boats Set To Evolve

Posted on May 10, 2024

STRAIT OF SAN JUAN DE FUCA, Wash. (May 6, 2024) The Ohio-class ballistic missile submarine USS Nebraska (SSBN 739) transits the Strait of San Juan de Fuca escorted by U.S. Air Force A-10 Thunderbolt II aircraft and U.S. Coast Guard screening escort vessels. Joint operations, such as this one which involved the Air Force, Coast Guard, and Navy, ensure the U.S. military is ready to meet its security commitments at home and abroad including commitments to our allies and partners. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Gwendelyn Ohrazda/Released)

A-10 Warthogs Escorting A Ballistic Missile Submarine Is Certainly Different A-10 Warthogs Escorting A Ballistic Missile Submarine Is Certainly Different

Posted on May 9, 2024

Super hornets now carrying nine air-to-air missiles

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Super Hornets Now Flying With Nine Air-To-Air Missiles To Counter Houthi Drones Super Hornets Now Flying With Nine Air-To-Air Missiles To Counter Houthi Drones

Posted on May 7, 2024

161013-N-OI810-093 WATERS SURROUNDING THE KOREAN PENINSULA (Oct. 13, 2016) Petty Officer 1st Class (AW/SW) John Diwa, from Dededo, Guam, installs inboard and outboard bearings on a main tire mount of an F/A-18F Super Hornet, assigned to the "Diamondbacks" of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 102, in the hangar bay of the Navy's only forward-deployed aircraft carrier, USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76), during Exercise Invincible Spirit. Invincible Spirit is a bilateral exercise conducted with the Republic of Korea Navy in the waters near the Korean Peninsula, consisting of routine carrier strike group (CSG) operations in support of maritime counter-special operating forces and integrated maritime operations. USS Ronald Reagan is on patrol with CSG 5 supporting security and stability in the Indo-Asia-Pacific region. (U.S. Navy photo by Petty Officer 3rd Class (SW/AW) Nathan Burke/Released)

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Navy Pays $100K To Replace Each F/A-18 Tire, 3D Printed Repairs Cuts Cost To $300 Navy Pays $100K To Replace Each F/A-18 Tire, 3D Printed Repairs Cuts Cost To $300

By Eric Tegler

Posted on May 7, 2024

In a most unusual development in the Black Sea ‘drone war,’ Ukraine appears to have begun arming uncrewed surface vessels (USVs), better known as drone boats, with heat-seeking air-to-air missiles. The adaptation seems to have been made to provide the USVs with protection against the Russian helicopters and fixed-wing aircraft that are increasingly being used to counter them, although many questions remain about how these newly added weapons are intended work.

Ukrainian Drone Boats Now Armed With Adapted Air-To-Air Missiles Ukrainian Drone Boats Now Armed With Adapted Air-To-Air Missiles

Posted on May 6, 2024

The Navy needs more SM-3 surface to air missiles says Navy Secretary Carlos Del Toro.

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More SM-3 Interceptors Needed After Downing Iranian Ballistic Missiles: Navy Secretary More SM-3 Interceptors Needed After Downing Iranian Ballistic Missiles: Navy Secretary

Posted on May 3, 2024

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Navy Names Next Amphibious Assault Ship USS Helmand Province Navy Names Next Amphibious Assault Ship USS Helmand Province

Posted on May 2, 2024

Manta Ray Underwater Drone Even More Enormous Than We Thought Manta Ray Underwater Drone Even More Enormous Than We Thought

Posted on May 1, 2024

China’s latest aircraft carrier, the Fujian, appears poised to leave port to begin its first at-sea trials. The development comes soon after five aircraft mockups appeared on the deck of the flattop, as you can read about here. Once the Fujian goes to sea, it will mark a hugely important step in the development of China’s naval aviation, with the carrier being the first of its kind to be fully locally designed and also its first to launch aircraft via catapults rather than by a ‘ski jump’ takeoff ramp.

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China’s New Aircraft Carrier Pulls Away From Its Pier Ahead Of Sea Trials China’s New Aircraft Carrier Pulls Away From Its Pier Ahead Of Sea Trials

Posted on Apr 29, 2024

The German Navy frigate Hessen has departed the Red Sea and is headed home.

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German Frigate That Fought Off Houthi Drones Heads Home After 58 Days German Frigate That Fought Off Houthi Drones Heads Home After 58 Days

Posted on Apr 22, 2024

Satellite imagery does now show any apparent damage to Russia's unique submarine rescue and deep-sea salvage ship Kommuna, one of the oldest military vessels in service in anywhere in the world.

Russia’s Historic Submarine Rescue Ship Looks Undamaged After Claimed Strike Russia’s Historic Submarine Rescue Ship Looks Undamaged After Claimed Strike

Posted on Apr 22, 2024

Ghost Shark is being jointly developed and funded by a partnership between Defence and Anduril Australia, and will become Mission Zero (0) for the Advanced Strategic Capabilities Accelerator (ASCA).

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Australia’s Ghost Shark Uncrewed Submarine Breaks Cover Australia’s Ghost Shark Uncrewed Submarine Breaks Cover

Posted on Apr 18, 2024

Mockups seen on the deck of the Chinese carrier Fujian

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Deck Of China’s Nearly Complete Carrier Now Hosting Multiple Aircraft Mockups Deck Of China’s Nearly Complete Carrier Now Hosting Multiple Aircraft Mockups

Posted on Apr 17, 2024

The US Navy has put in a rush order for five new Electronic Advanced Ground Launcher System Counter-Unmanned Aerial Systems (EAGLS C-UAS) to help defend U.S. forces in the Middle East.

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Laser Rocket Anti-Drone Systems Being Rushed To U.S. Forces In The Middle East Laser Rocket Anti-Drone Systems Being Rushed To U.S. Forces In The Middle East

Posted on Apr 15, 2024

A variety of US and other foreign military assets, including US Navy Arleigh Burke class destroyers helped shoot down Iranian missiles and drones heading for targets in Israel.

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Signs Point To Combat Debut Of Navy’s SM-3 Interceptor Against Iranian Ballistic Missiles Signs Point To Combat Debut Of Navy’s SM-3 Interceptor Against Iranian Ballistic Missiles

Posted on Apr 14, 2024

Sea

The Latest On The SPY-6 Radar That’s Set To Dominate The Navy’s Future Fleet The Latest On The SPY-6 Radar That’s Set To Dominate The Navy’s Future Fleet

By Jamie Hunter, Tyler Rogoway

Posted on Apr 12, 2024

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To Meet Critical Pacific Logistics Needs, U.S. Navy To Lean On International Help To Meet Critical Pacific Logistics Needs, U.S. Navy To Lean On International Help

By Hope Hodge Seck

Posted on Apr 12, 2024

The French Navy frigate Alsace has returned from its operational deployment to the Red Sea, with its commander describing what he says is an unprecedented degree of threat against shipping from Houthi drone and missile attacks. The words of Captain Jérôme Henry highlight the challenge being faced in the Red Sea since October last year and also raise questions about the wider readiness of European navies involved in Aspides — the European Union’s naval task force created to protect commercial shipping in the region.

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French Frigate Captain Describes Frenetic Red Sea Combat French Frigate Captain Describes Frenetic Red Sea Combat

Posted on Apr 12, 2024

The Navy is pushing ahead with work on a scalable electronic attack system for ships that cannot be fitted with the powerful, but massive AN/SLQ-32(V)7 electronic warfare suite.

Rush Is On To Give Smaller And Older Navy Ships Advanced Electronic Attack Capability Rush Is On To Give Smaller And Older Navy Ships Advanced Electronic Attack Capability

Posted on Apr 11, 2024

Concept art for DARPA's medium USV "NOMARS"

Sea

DARPA’s Defiant Fully Uncrewed Demonstrator Ship Will Hit The Seas Later This Year DARPA’s Defiant Fully Uncrewed Demonstrator Ship Will Hit The Seas Later This Year

Posted on Apr 11, 2024

Air

Navy’s Vision For Disposable Carrier-Based Loyal Wingman Drones Comes Into Focus Navy’s Vision For Disposable Carrier-Based Loyal Wingman Drones Comes Into Focus

Posted on Apr 10, 2024

Sea

Navy Wants A Cheap Heavy Torpedo That Can Be Stockpiled Fast Navy Wants A Cheap Heavy Torpedo That Can Be Stockpiled Fast

By Hope Hodge Seck

Posted on Apr 10, 2024

Air

How To Satisfy The Navy’s Future Vertical Lift-Maritime Strike Needs With Bell’s Rob Freeland How To Satisfy The Navy’s Future Vertical Lift-Maritime Strike Needs With Bell’s Rob Freeland

By Jamie Hunter, Tyler Rogoway

Posted on Apr 9, 2024

The US Navy has cleared its EA-18G Growlers to carry AIM-9X Sidewinder missiles, and increased how many its F/A-18E/F Super Hornet can carry, decisions driven by Houthi drone things in and around the Red Sea.

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Navy EA-18G Growlers Get AIM-9X, Super Hornets Can Now Carry More Sidewinders Navy EA-18G Growlers Get AIM-9X, Super Hornets Can Now Carry More Sidewinders

Posted on Apr 9, 2024

The US Navy is looking to add RIM-116 Rolling Airframe Missiles to the arsenals of most of its Arleigh Burke class destroyers, and is pushing ahead with other more substantial upgrades for those ships, too.

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Rolling Airframe Missiles To Arm Arleigh Burke Destroyer Fleet Rolling Airframe Missiles To Arm Arleigh Burke Destroyer Fleet

Posted on Apr 9, 2024

A missile is launched from the Sa'ar 6-class corvette during the series of live-fire tests of the naval version of its Iron Dome missile-defense system, called "C-Dome"at sea on February 21, 2022.

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Israel’s Ship-Based Iron Dome Just Got Its First Combat Kill Israel’s Ship-Based Iron Dome Just Got Its First Combat Kill

Posted on Apr 9, 2024

Full-scale prototype of Northrop Grumman's Manta Ray

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Manta Ray High-Endurance Underwater Drone Unveiled Manta Ray High-Endurance Underwater Drone Unveiled

Posted on Apr 8, 2024

The first of 22 former Swiss F-5E/F Tiger II jets is now in the United States for the final phase of its conversion into an aggressor for the Navy and Marine Corps.

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Marine KC-130 Delivers First Of New Batch Of Ex-Swiss F-5s Destined To Be Aggressors Marine KC-130 Delivers First Of New Batch Of Ex-Swiss F-5s Destined To Be Aggressors

Posted on Apr 5, 2024

Navy needs to introduce swarms to its warships now

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The Compelling Case For Arming U.S. Navy Warships With Drone Swarms The Compelling Case For Arming U.S. Navy Warships With Drone Swarms

Posted on Apr 4, 2024

The Royal Danish Navy’s recent woes are continuing, with the service today having declared a missile failure aboard one of its frigates, the Niels Juel, at a harbor in the Baltic Sea. As well forcing the closure of Denmark’s most important strait connecting the Baltic Sea and the Atlantic Ocean, the incident comes one day after the sacking of the head of the Danish Armed Forces, amid the fallout of weapons failures aboard another of its frigates, which was protecting Red Sea shipping against Houthi attacks.

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Harpoon Missile Malfunction On Danish Frigate Closes Part Of Baltic Strait Harpoon Missile Malfunction On Danish Frigate Closes Part Of Baltic Strait

Posted on Apr 4, 2024

The Navy and Lockheed Martin recently conducted a "historic" test in which four AGM-158C Long Range Anti-Ship Missiles were in flight simultaneously.

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Four Stealthy AGM-158C Long-Range Anti-Ship Missiles Flew Together In “Historic” Test Four Stealthy AGM-158C Long-Range Anti-Ship Missiles Flew Together In “Historic” Test

Posted on Apr 4, 2024

The Danish Armed Forces say one of the country's frigates shot down four Houthi drones during a recent Red Sea deployment. However, other reports say that the ship also suffered serious problems while in the region.

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Danish Frigate Suffered Radar, Combat System, Gun Problems During Red Sea Ops: Reports Danish Frigate Suffered Radar, Combat System, Gun Problems During Red Sea Ops: Reports

Posted on Apr 3, 2024

The new radar for Japan's future cruiser-sized Aegis System Equipped Vessels has successfully tracked targets in space for the first time.

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Radar For Japan’s New Missile Defense Ships Passes Critical Space Object Tracking Test Radar For Japan’s New Missile Defense Ships Passes Critical Space Object Tracking Test

Posted on Apr 2, 2024

Israel’s Most Advanced Warship Nearly Struck By Long-Range Attack Drone (Updated) Israel’s Most Advanced Warship Nearly Struck By Long-Range Attack Drone (Updated)

Posted on Apr 1, 2024

The Navy has established a new forward-deployed MQ-4C detachment at NAS Sigonella in Italy.

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MQ-4C Triton Has Arrived In Europe, Could Impact Black Sea, Red Sea Operations MQ-4C Triton Has Arrived In Europe, Could Impact Black Sea, Red Sea Operations

Posted on Apr 1, 2024

Ukraine Situation Report: UK MoD Says Two More Russian Ships Were Hit In Missile Raid Ukraine Situation Report: UK MoD Says Two More Russian Ships Were Hit In Missile Raid

Posted on Mar 29, 2024

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Navy’s Rush To Test Microwave Weapons Tied To Anti-Ship Ballistic Missile Fears Navy’s Rush To Test Microwave Weapons Tied To Anti-Ship Ballistic Missile Fears

Posted on Mar 29, 2024

The US Navy says that if it its budget for the Fiscal Year 2025 were to increase, one of the things it would want to spend that extra money on is accelerating development of an advanced decoy drone.

More Money For Flying Drone That Makes Missiles Think It’s A Warship On Navy Wishlist More Money For Flying Drone That Makes Missiles Think It’s A Warship On Navy Wishlist

Posted on Mar 26, 2024

The steel frame of the Francis Scott Key Bridge sits on top of the container ship Dali after the bridge collapsed, Baltimore, Maryland, on March 26, 2024

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U.S. Coast Guard Leading Rescue Effort Following Baltimore Bridge Collapse (Updated) U.S. Coast Guard Leading Rescue Effort Following Baltimore Bridge Collapse (Updated)

Posted on Mar 26, 2024

Nuclear

How The U.K. Will Test Its New Nuclear Warhead Without Setting One Off How The U.K. Will Test Its New Nuclear Warhead Without Setting One Off

Posted on Mar 25, 2024

WWII-era battleship USS New Jersey pictured on the Delaware River for scheduled maintenance

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Battleship New Jersey Leaves Her Pier For First Time In Over 30 Years Battleship New Jersey Leaves Her Pier For First Time In Over 30 Years

Posted on Mar 21, 2024

A German Mk 88A Super Lynx helicopter piloted by German military service members flies over the Blue Ridge-class command and control ship USS Mount Whitney (LCC 20) while participating in exercise Baltic Operations (BALTOPS) 2020 in the Baltic Sea, June 8, 2020. BALTOPS is the premier annual maritime-focused exercise in the Baltic Region, marking the 49th year of one of the largest exercises in Northern Europe enhancing flexibility and interoperability among allied and partner nations.

German Navy Helicopter Destroys Houthi Drone Boat German Navy Helicopter Destroys Houthi Drone Boat

Posted on Mar 21, 2024

What looks to be a counter-drone armor screen has appeared on the conning tower of the Russian nuclear ballistic missile submarine Tula.

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Russian Submarines Now Appear To Be Getting Anti-Drone “Cope Cages” Russian Submarines Now Appear To Be Getting Anti-Drone “Cope Cages”

Posted on Mar 21, 2024

A Houthi drone pictured by a French naval helicopter shortly before being shot down

French Navy Helicopter Intercepting Houthi Drone Seen In New Video French Navy Helicopter Intercepting Houthi Drone Seen In New Video

Posted on Mar 20, 2024

A decoy that looks intended to help defend against drone attack and cruise missile strikes has appeared on a pier at a Russian Navy base in the Black Sea.

Submarine Decoy Appears On Russian Naval Base Pier Submarine Decoy Appears On Russian Naval Base Pier

Posted on Mar 20, 2024

Drone kill marks on F/A-18E Super Hornet from the USS Dwight D. Eisenhower

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Navy Super Hornets Are Now Wearing Houthi Drone Kill Marks Navy Super Hornets Are Now Wearing Houthi Drone Kill Marks

Posted on Mar 19, 2024

The Indian Navy’s two MiG-29K/KUB squadrons, INAS 300 “White Tigers” and INAS 303 “Black Panthers” embarked the carriers during Exercise Milan 2024.

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India Conducted Dual Aircraft Carrier Drills For The First Time India Conducted Dual Aircraft Carrier Drills For The First Time

By Angad Singh

Posted on Mar 18, 2024

The US Air Force has confirmed a spate of drone incursions occurred at Langley Air Force Base in Virginia in December 2023.

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Mysterious Drones Swarmed Langley AFB For Weeks Mysterious Drones Swarmed Langley AFB For Weeks

By Joseph Trevithick, Tyler Rogoway

Posted on Mar 15, 2024

Air

F-35 Cleared For Full-Rate Production 17 Years After Its First Flight F-35 Cleared For Full-Rate Production 17 Years After Its First Flight

Posted on Mar 13, 2024

CIWS costs $3,500 in ammo a second to fire

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Phalanx CIWS Costs $3,500 Per Second In Ammo To Fire Phalanx CIWS Costs $3,500 Per Second In Ammo To Fire

Posted on Mar 13, 2024

Replenishing Missiles Used To Down Houthi Threats Will Require Extra Funding Replenishing Missiles Used To Down Houthi Threats Will Require Extra Funding

Posted on Mar 12, 2024

The proposed Fiscal Year 2025 budgets for the US Air Force and US Navy contain significant developments for their respective sixth-generation combat jet programs.

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USAF Seeks NGAD Fighter Boost, Navy F/A-XX Investment Slows In New Budget USAF Seeks NGAD Fighter Boost, Navy F/A-XX Investment Slows In New Budget

Posted on Mar 12, 2024

US and allied forces shot down at least 28 drones launched by Iranian-backed Houthi militants in Yemen today.

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Red Sea Turkey Shoot: Allied Warships Down Dozens Of Drones Within Hours Red Sea Turkey Shoot: Allied Warships Down Dozens Of Drones Within Hours

Posted on Mar 10, 2024

Expeditionary transfer docks and JLOTS could be used to support a Gaza mission but not with risks.

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This Is How The U.S. Could Set Up A Gaza Beachhead, But Not Without Risks This Is How The U.S. Could Set Up A Gaza Beachhead, But Not Without Risks

Posted on Mar 7, 2024

The Barbados-flagged cargo ship True Confidence has been abandoned in the Gulf of Aden following apparent attack that reportedly left it on fire and with casualties among its crew.

Another Burning Cargo Ship Abandoned After Houthi Missile Attack (Updated) Another Burning Cargo Ship Abandoned After Houthi Missile Attack (Updated)

Posted on Mar 6, 2024

An extraordinary video has emerged showing some of the last moments aboard the Russian Black Sea Fleet landing ship Cesar Kunikov (also written as Tsezar Kunikov) as it was attacked by Ukrainian naval drones last month.

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Russian Ship Under Drone Boat Attack Seen In Dramatic Onboard Video Russian Ship Under Drone Boat Attack Seen In Dramatic Onboard Video

Posted on Mar 6, 2024

SERGEI KOTOV was sunk by Ukrainian drone boats.

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Ukrainian Drone Boats Sink Russian Navy Patrol Ship Ukrainian Drone Boats Sink Russian Navy Patrol Ship

Posted on Mar 5, 2024

The US Coast Guard says it plans to award a sole source contract to buy an existing commercial icebreaker.

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Coast Guard Poised To Buy Badly Needed Private Icebreaker Coast Guard Poised To Buy Badly Needed Private Icebreaker

Posted on Mar 5, 2024

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Italian Destroyer Guns Down Houthi Drone With 76mm ‘Super Rapid’ Cannon Italian Destroyer Guns Down Houthi Drone With 76mm ‘Super Rapid’ Cannon