According to the Pentagon’s annual Freedom of Navigation Report for 2014, the U.S. military challenged maritime claims by 19 countries in that year.
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Category Archives: Naval
Only private shipyards can tender for India’s AIP submarines contest
India plans to launch a $12 billion tender to build six air-independent propulsion (AIP) submarines, only private shipyards will be allowed to submit their proposals.
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Five years after sinking ROKS Cheonan, RoKN has bolstered antisubmarine capabilities
The fifth anniversary of the sinking of South Korean corvette Cheonan is fast approaching. Over this period, the RoKN has bolstered its defense capabilities, including antisubmarine capabilities, with new equipment and changes in its operational strategies and tactics, and toughened personnel training.
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By U.S. Navy photo by Lt. Jared Apollo Burgamy [Public domain], via Wikimedia Commons
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Researchers explore Ottoman Navy frigate that sunk off Japan in 1890
Ottoman Navy frigate, Ertugrul, visited Japan in 1890. But the ship, along with more than 500 sailors on board, never made it home. The ship sunk shortly after leaving Yokohama Port on Sept. 16.
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Haney confirms North Korea developing submarine-launched ballistic missile (SLBM)
Adm. Cecil D. Haney, head of U.S. Strategic Command, told the Senate Armed Services Committee that North Korea is developing a submarine-launched ballistic missile (SLBM).
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“P-21 (SS-N-5 «Serb»)” by Johnny Rotten – Own work. Licensed under Public Domain via Wikimedia Commons.
Indonesia’s Navy modeling itself after U.S. Pacific Fleet
Indonesia’s Navy is modeling itself after the U.S. Pacific Fleet, by having a main fleet that could deploy to meet demands from the nation’s east, west and central regions.
“Armadarilf2” by dispenal – www.tnial.mil.id. Licensed under Public Domain via Wikimedia Commons.
Russia’s Black Sea fleet in anti-submarine warfare exercise
Ships and aircraft from Russia’s Black Sea Fleet are engaged in an anti-submarine warfare exercise in the Black Sea.
“Project 1124M Suzdalets 2009 G1” by George Chernilevsky – Own work. Licensed under Public Domain via Wikimedia Commons.
USNS Lewis B. Puller could deploy off the coast of Africa
USNS Lewis B. Puller’s first assignment could be positioning Marines off the coast of Africa, Marine Times reported.
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“USNS Lewis B. Puller (MLP-3) artist impression” by USMC Photo – U.S. Naval Institute. Licensed under Public Domain via Wikimedia Commons.
Malaysia’s first forward operating base to be ready next month
The process of converting a decommissioned oil platform into a forward operating base will be completed next month, Malaysia’s Defence Minister Datuk Seri Hishammuddin Tun Hussein confirmed.
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Commander, U.S. 7th Fleet, suggests ASEAN patrols in South China Sea
The commander of the U.S. Navy Seventh Fleet, Vice Admiral Robert Thomas, has called on Southeast Asian nations to form a combined maritime force to patrol the waters of South China Sea.
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