Mine clearance ability still vital
By Admiral Massimo Vianello, Italian Navy (Ret.) and Master Chief Petty Officer Giovanni Giorguli, Italian Navy (Ret.)*
Introduction
Throughout naval history, few weapons have demonstrated the...
US Navy seeking more uncrewed vessels
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First OPV to Homeport in Cairns
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Putin’s yacht moved to the Pacific
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US should target Chinese carriers
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Australian Mogami production underway
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Small Chinese frigate big problem for Taiwan
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US considers foreign ships
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Indonesia gets Italian carrier
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Two new ships commissioned
The Royal Australian Navy has welcomed HMAS Cape Spencer and HMAS Cape Hawke into service, in a commissioning ceremony at HMAS Cairns, Australian Defence Magazine reports.
The 58.1m...