"The Arctic is a region of tremendous strategic importance for global trade and national security. The High North is also experiencing a massive Russian military buildup, which calls for the U.S. and …
Marines Insist Storming A Beach Is Still A Military Option
"The Marines' signature military skill, amphibious landing, is rehearsed but has not been used under fire since the Korean War. The corps is working to keep it relevant in a changing world of …
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North Korea: South seizes ship amid row over illegal oil transfer
"South Korea has revealed it seized a Hong Kong-registered ship last month suspected of supplying oil to the North in breach of international sanctions." Source: North Korea: South seizes ship amid …
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Russia Is Getting More Confident About Infiltrating UK Territories
"Russia’s Christmas present to Britain? Sending a warship incredibly close to UK territorial waters. On Dec. 23, the Royal Navy frigate HMS St Albans was called upon to ‘keep watch’ on and escort a …
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US Navy ends search for missing Argentine sub
"The U.S. Navy is wrapping up its search for a missing Argentine submarine that disappeared in November with 44 crew aboard, according to a release from U.S. Southern Command." Source: US Navy ends …
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U.S. icebreaker departs for Antarctic military operations
"The United States’ only heavy icebreaker departed Honolulu Friday bound for Antarctica as part of the U.S. military operation to resupply the U.S. Antarctic Program." Source: U.S. icebreaker departs …
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Britain escorts Russian ship near national waters amid strained relations
"A British ship escorted a Russian vessel as it passed near UK territorial waters over Christmas, Britain’s defense ministry said on Tuesday, adding that Russian naval activity near Britain had …
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Italy rescues more than 250 migrants in Mediterranean
"More than 250 migrants were rescued in the central Mediterranean during the night between Monday and Tuesday, Italy’s Coast Guard said." Source: Italy rescues more than 250 migrants in Mediterranean …
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Coast Guard wants help responding to Arctic ‘arms buildup’ with Russia
"Receding ice in the Arctic and Antarctic has drawn the attention of the world's ocean-going powers, and the US military, led by the Coast Guard, has been pushing for more resources to catch up to …
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US navy planning to boost presence in western Pacific over North Korean nuclear crisis
"Chinese miliary experts believe the US is using the ongoing tensions over the North Korea nuclear crisis as an opportunity to reinforce its presence in the region, but its ultimate goal is to …