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May- 2023 -

3 May

A man stands on a beach as tanker ships are seen in the waters of the Gulf of Oman

Iran Forces Seize Second Oil Tanker in Six Days: US Navy

Iranian forces seized a Panama-flagged oil tanker in the Strait of Hormuz, the US Navy said, the second such incident in less than a week.

Apr- 2023 -

28 April

Air

Joe Saballa

US, Israel Order 169 CH-53K ‘King Stallion’ Engines

The US and Israel have jointly procured 169 T408 turboshaft engines from General Electric Aviation in a deal worth $683.7 million.

27 April

Middle East

Staff Writer With AFP

Iran Guards Seize Oil Tanker in Gulf of Oman: US Navy

Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps seized an oil tanker in the Gulf of Oman, the US Navy said, in the latest such incident in the commercially vital seaway.

25 April

Sea

The littoral combat ship USS Independence (LCS 2) demonstrates its maneuvering capabilities in the Pacific Ocean off the coast of San Diego. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Daniel M. Young/Released)

Rojoef Manuel

US Navy Christens 18th Independence-Class Littoral Combat Ship

The US Navy has christened the USS Kingsville (LCS 36) Independence-class littoral combat ship in Mobile, Alabama.

24 April

Commentary

The nuclear-powered aircraft carrier USS Enterprise (CVN-65), conducts an underway replenishment with the Military Sealift Command fast combat support ship USNS Supply (T-AOE 6).

Michael Purzycki

The Jones Act Is Essential for National Security

Just like the CHIPS Act ensures the US military’s computer chips will not be threatened by Chinese military might, the Jones Act ensures that its transportation will not be threatened by China either.

21 April

Arms

An unarmed Minuteman III intercontinental ballistic missile launches during a developmental test at 12:33 a.m. Pacific Time Wednesday, Feb. 5, 2020, at Vandenberg Air Force Base, Calif. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Hanah Abercrombie)

Rojoef Manuel

US Tests Minuteman III ICBM Airborne Launch Control System in California

The US Air Force and Navy have trialed an unarmed Minuteman III intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM) airborne launch control system.

20 April

Air

Joe Saballa

Boeing to Extend US Navy Super Hornet Service Life by 4,000 Flight Hours

Boeing has been awarded a $313.4 million contract to upgrade the F/A-18 E/F Super Hornets multi-role fighter aircraft of the US Navy.

17 April

Sea

Ground-breaking ceremony for BAE Systems shipyard's new facility in Jacksonville, Florida.

Rojoef Manuel

BAE Systems Begins New Ship Repair Facility Construction in Florida

BAE Systems has started the construction of a new ship repair facility in Jacksonville, Florida, to support US Navy vessels.

17 April

Asia Pacific

The Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Milius (DDG 69) conducts a Taiwan Strait transit

Staff Writer With AFP

US Warship Sails Through Taiwan Strait Days After China Drills

A US warship sailed through the waters separating Taiwan and mainland China, the US Navy said, days after Beijing staged war games around the self-ruled island.

14 April

Sea