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Sep- 2023 -

15 September

USS Milwaukee (LCS-5) sets sail in open waters. It sprays ocean water mist from its sides as it moves forward.

US Navy Decommissions USS Milwaukee After Only 7 Years

The US Navy has decommissioned USS Milwaukee after just seven years of service due to issues that began 20 days after it was commissioned.

8 September

Sea

Joe Saballa

NATO to Conduct First Major Drills Focused on Repelling Russian Attacks

NATO will conduct a major military exercise focused on responding to a potential Russian attack in the Baltic Sea.

Aug- 2023 -

31 August

Asia Pacific

Joe Saballa

US Military Eyes Taiwan-Facing Port in Philippines

The US military is reportedly considering building a Taiwan-facing port in the northernmost islands of the Philippines.

31 August

Asia Pacific

Joe Saballa

Australia Procures Smart Sea Mines From Rheinmetall

The Australian defense ministry announced its procurement of an unspecified number of smart sea mines from Rheinmetall subsidiary RWM Italia.

28 August

War

Staff Writer With AFP

Ukraine Says Second Cargo Ship Reaches Safe Waters Despite Russian Warning

Ukraine said a second civilian cargo ship leaving the port of Odesa had reached safe waters despite warnings from Russia that such vessels may be considered military targets.

18 August

Europe

Photo of Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan speaking at a press conference in Ankara, Turkey.

Staff Writer With AFP

Turkey Warned Russia After Black Sea Ship Attack: Ankara

Turkey warned Moscow to avoid further escalations after a Turkish-owned cargo vessel was attacked by the Russian navy last weekend.

16 August

Europe

Joe Saballa

UK Trains Hundreds of Ukrainian Marines in Amphibious Attacks

Nearly 1,000 Ukrainian soldiers are returning home with additional skills in amphibious operations after undergoing lengthy training with the UK military.

15 August

Sea