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Navy opening more subs to women as new female officers double
The Navy will open more submarine crews to women in the coming years.
Here’s what narcos could teach Marines, sailors about ‘cocaine logistics'
Some unorthodox thinking from junior sea service officers looks at the drug trade for ideas about how to fight future wars.
By Todd South
This submarine just wrapped up a 30-month deployment
The guided-missile boat Florida returned to Georgia last week.
Four Russian reconnaissance aircraft intercepted while spying on US ICEX submarine exercise again
“This is the second and third time this week that incursions into our air defense identification zones were met and escorted by NORAD fighters. We continue to see repeated Russian military aviation activity in the Arctic and we will defend the U.S. and Canada against these threats emanating from our northern approaches."
By Shawn Snow
Intercepted Russian reconnaissance aircraft were watching US submarines during ICEX
O’Shaughnessy said the Russian aircraft loitered about 2,500 feet above a camp that was established for the submarine exercise. He said the Russian aircraft “loitered” with an F-22 and and F-18 on their wing.
By Shawn Snow
Russia voices concern over new US submarine-launched nuclear weapon
A senior Russian diplomat raised concern Wednesday about the United States deploying a new submarine-launched nuclear weapon, saying the move signaled Washington's belief that it could wage a limited nuclear conflict.
Spending deal would avoid shutdown, give $738B to defense
Congress has a long-awaited 2020 spending deal that contains a windfall for the Defense Department.
By Joe Gould
This Nazi sub was sunk when its captain took a dump
Loose lips might sink ships, but expelling bloat can damn a boat.
By Jon Simkins
Parade marking 70 years of Communist Party rule in China offers a glimpse into country’s military ambitions
A parade Tuesday by China’s secretive military will offer a rare look at its rapidly developing arsenal, including possibly a nuclear-capable missile that could reach the United States in 30 minutes, as Beijing gets closer to matching Washington and other powers in weapons technology.
Inside the hunt for Eagle 56
Like many really good sea stories, naval historian Paul Lawton’s begins with shots of 100 proof whiskey chased down by bottles of Budweiser.
By Jon Simkins