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Chinese Navy commissions new oceangoing training ship
A new training ship joined the People's Liberation Army Navy, also known as the PLA Navy, on Feb 21 with the commissioning and naming...
Libyan National Army Capture South Korean Cargo Ship Loaded with 5107 Vehicles
The Libyan National Army have captured a South Korean cargo ship with 5107 vehicles on board bound for ISIS controlled of Libya's third largest city...
New SihaM3 Anti-air-surface Turret Showcases at IDEX 2017
At IDEX 2017, the UAE company Siham Al Khaleej Technology (SAKT), together with Leonardo and MBDA are presenting an innovative and cost-effective weapon system...
Rheinmetall Defence to Unveil its New SeaSnake-27 Naval Multirole Gun System at IDEX 2017
Rheinmetall Defence will be showcasing its newly developed SeaSnake-27 naval multirole gun system sighting system at IDEX 2017, the Middle Easts premier defense expo,...
FLIR Systems Awarded Contract Totaling $50 Million from U.S. Coast Guard
FLIR Systems, Inc. (NASDAQ: FLIR) announced today that it has been awarded a $50 million indefinite delivery, indefinite quantity contract to provide marine electronics...
Marsol to Exhibit at IDEX and NAVDEX 2017 in Abu Dhabi
Marsol International is a UAE-based global marine solutions provider focused on the offshore oil terminal market and related infrastructure. This year, Marsol will be...
US Special Response Team conduct anti-terrorism/force protection exercise on Parris Island
Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island conducted an anti-terrorism/force protection exercise Feb. 2, 2017.
The exercise simulated an active shooter and hostage situation and was...
USS Coronado littoral combat ship starts maintenance in Singapore
Following a four-day underway in the South China Sea, littoral combat ship USS Coronado (LCS 4) pulled into Sembawang Wharves in Singapore for a...
Russian «Sovershenny» corvette begins sea trials
Today, the newest Russian «Sovershenny» corvette, which had been built at the Amursky ship yard, has left for sea in order to hold trials.
The...
Ukrainian Marines conduct tactical special training in Odesa region
The Ukrainian Naval Infantry (part of coastal defense troops of the Ukrainian Navy) underwent tactical special training in Odesa region of southwestern Ukraine.
The Ukrainian Marines held field drills...
Largest deployment of US Marines to arrive in Australia
The United States Marine Corps has confirmed its next rotation to Darwin in the Northern Territory will include more than 1200 Marines and 13...
Chinese escort taskforce conducts drill in Gulf of Aden
The 24th Chinese escort taskforce, which is composed of the guided-missile destroyer Harbin (Hull 112), the guided-missile frigate Handan (Hull 579) and the comprehensive...
Rolls Royce engines to power Turkish Coast Guard SAR vessels
Rolls-Royce received a contract to deliver its MTU diesel engines for the Turkish Coast Guard search and rescue vessels that are to be built by...
New Chinese Ningde frigate conducts naval training in severe sea conditions
The new Chinese guided-missile frigate Ningde (Hull 510) has conducted a training exercise under complex and severe sea conditions on Jan. 15, 2017.
The frigate...
Russia commissions two new 21980 project «Grachonok» anti-terror vessels
January 14, on the Gadzhievo Northern Fleet submarine forces main base a naval flag-raising ceremony was held on two new 21980 project Grachonok anti-terror...
China’s aircraft carrier formation returned to Qingdao port
China's aircraft carrier formation returned to Qingdao port Friday after finishing a drill, the Chinese navy said Friday.
Comprised of aircraft carrier Liaoning, a number...
China’s Marine Corps receives new 105mm assault vehicles
The People's Liberation Army Navy Marine Corps (PLAMC) has taken delivery of new 105mm assault vehicles.
The fire support vehicles in PLA Marine Corps camouflage was...
US guided-missile destroyer USS Michael Murphy to begin Western Pacific deployment
USS Michael Murphy (DDG 112) is scheduled to depart Pearl Harbor, Hawaii for a regularly-scheduled deployment with the Carl Vinson Carrier Strike Group to...