Month: August 2013
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Honduras drug gang shootout
Nicaraguan and Honduran gangs have been fighting for control of the sparsely populated Gracias a Dios province, from where they launch speedboats smuggling cocaine to the United States. Honduras drug […]
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USS Indianapolis name resurrected
At the final reunion for survivors of the USS Indianapolis, a surprise announcement was made that the name will be resurrected in tribute to the men who endured the greatest […]
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Malta refuses migrants
The Maltese government has refused to allow a tanker which rescued 102 African migrants to dock in Malta. “Call us harsh, call us heartless, but we are not pushovers,” the Maltese […]
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‘largest battleship’
Japan has unveiled its largest warship since World War II, to be used in anti-submarine warfare and border-area surveillance missions, amid ongoing tensions with China. Japan unveils ‘largest battleship’ since […]
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Portugal Hands Over Command
Commodore Jorge Novo Palma Portuguese Navy handed over the Force Command of EU Naval Force Somalia Operation Atalanta to Commodore Peter Lenselink Royal Netherlands Navy. Portugal Hands Over Force Command […]
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USS Fitzgerald arrives in northern Japan
While the visit will be a nice break for the crew, it also serves as a demonstration of U.S. commitment to the defense of Japan. USS Fitzgerald arrives in northern […]
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Pakistan relieves France
After a successful tenure in command of CMF’s counter-terrorism task force, the French Marine Nationale has handed over the helm of CTF 150 to the Pakistani Navy. Pakistan relieves France […]
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Babcock marks key milestone as HMS Ocean undocks
An important milestone was reached this week in the major upkeep and upgrade programme being carried out by Babcock on HMS Ocean when the amphibious assault ship (the Royal Navy’s […]
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60 Years of Search and Rescue
The Fleet Air Arm Museum in Somerset is celebrating 60 years of Royal Navy helicopter search and rescue with a summer exhibition 60 Years of Search and Rescue At the […]
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G4S Wins Port Security Contract
G4S has signed a new contract with the Tangier Med Port Authority and Tangier Med Special Agency to deliver a broad range of integrated security solutions at the largest secure […]
