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The U.S. 7th Fleet paid a visit to the Philippines in a diplomatic mission to affirm the 1951 Mutual Defense Treaty, which commits both nations to support and defend each other from any threats....
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In the coming years, the U.S. Navy has plans to update its fleet with a new line of aircraft carriers to replace the aging Nimitz-class. Along with these, there are a series of other ships and...
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Exercise Sea Breeze is now underway in its 23rd iteration. The U.S. Navy’s 6th fleet, the Royal Navy, and the Ukrainian Navy are jointly participating in a mine countermeasures exercise launching...
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The U.S. Navy’s 6th Fleet has just kicked off its 23rd iteration of Exercise Sea Breeze that will run through the beginning of July. This is a joint mine countermeasure exercise where the U.S. Navy...
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The USS Dwight D. Eisenhower Carrier Strike Group is now heading home after about eight months of fighting against the Yemen Houthis in the Red Sea. This carrier strike was deployed to the Middle...
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History repeatedly shows that great power is built on the back of a strong navy. Ancient Rome called the Mediterranean ‘Mare Nostrum’ (“our sea”), the British Empire was formed through sea...
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Over 80 years ago, the United States suffered a surprise attack at Pearl Harbor that would launch the country into World War II and on to the global stage. It was a day that will live in infamy,...
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The U.S. Navy has recently been embattled with Houthi rebels from Yemen in an effort to keep international waterways clear of hostile forces. Over 50 vessels have been targeted in the Red Sea...
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When it comes to projecting power in naval operations helicopter carriers occupy a truly unique role. Unlike other aircraft carriers such as the Ford- or Nimitz-class that primarily launch fighter...
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Frigate warships are used by a number of the world’s top naval powers. They are known for their speed, maneuverability and armament. The very first frigates came about in the 17th century, but the...
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Corvette warships are small, fast naval vessels that typically weigh anywhere from 500 to 2,000 tons. They play important roles in patrolling coastal regions, anti-submarine warfare and as escorts....
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The U.S. Navy is constantly involved in constructing new ships for its fleet. Although this generally follows a linear path, completing a new ship or submarine actually takes several years. Each new...
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