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Philippine Navy Retires Four Ships as it Transitions to ... - Seapower
WEBMar 23, 2021 · The Republic of the Philippines’ navy is making a pivot from older legacy ships and craft to newer and more capable surface combatants. On March 1, 2021, the RPN decommissioned four of its oldest ships in a ceremony at the...
Navy Begins Retirement of Cyclone-Class Patrol Ships Without ...
WEBFeb 19, 2021 · ARLINGTON, Va. — The Navy held ceremonies this week to mark the decommissioning of three Cyclone-class coastal patrol ships this week, beginning the retirement of the class which has no direct replacement.
Navy’s Second Ford CVN to Join the U.S. Pacific Fleet
WEBNov 28, 2023 · MEDITERRANEAN SEA (Oct. 11, 2023) The world’s largest aircraft carrier USS Gerald R. Ford (CVN 78) refuels from the underway replenishment oiler USNS Laramie (T-AO 203) in the eastern Mediterranean Sea, Oct. 11, 2023. The second Ford-class CVN, the future USS John F. Kennedy (CVN 79), will become a unit of the U.S. Pacific Fleet. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class ...
First Modernized Ticonderoga Cruiser Returned to Navy Service
WEBJan 15, 2020 · ARLINGTON, Va. — The first of seven Ticonderoga-class guided-missile cruisers entered into the Cruiser Modification Program has been returned to the U.S. Navy’s fleet for service.
Pentagon Assessment: China Now Has World’s Largest Navy
WEBSep 1, 2020 · ARLINGTON, Va. — The People’s Republic of China, increasing its two-decade military buildup, now has the world’s largest navy, according to the U.S. Defense Department’s latest annual assessment of China’s military capabilities.
Space Mission Support: Coast Guard Patrols Restricted Areas
WEBApr 2, 2021 · The SpaceX South Texas launch site, also known as the Boca Chica launch site, is a private rocket production facility, test site and spaceport constructed by SpaceX, located approximately 32 kilometers east of Brownsville, Texas, on the U.S. Gulf Coast. Those launches will be supported by Sector Corpus Christi and Station South Padre Island.
Latent Lethality: Offensive Mine Warfare Sees Renewed Focus
WEBJul 29, 2019 · The focus of the U.S. Navy’s efforts in mine warfare over the last two decades has been mine countermeasures (MCM) — locating and neutralizing hostile mines. New airborne systems such as the Airborne Laser Mine-Detection System and …
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WEBAbout Seapower Seapower magazine is the official publication of the Navy League of the United States, an international organization founded in 1902 to support the U.S. sea services. Seapower articles cover a wide range of topics, including national defense; foreign policy; naval affairs; maritime issues; homeland security; and defense research, development and procurement. Seapower coverage ...
Navy Plans to Retire 48 Ships During 2022-2026 - Seapower
WEBJan 10, 2021 · ARLINGTON, Va. — The Navy’s 30-year shipbuilding plan, released Dec. 10, announced the names of 48 ships scheduled to be decommissioned or, in the case of Military Sealift Command Ships, placed out of service, during the fiscal years 2022 through 2026. Of note, the planned retirements include the first Nimitz-class aircraft carrier, the ...
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