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The Army’s barracks plan hinges on cheaper buildings with shorter lifespans
The Army wants cheaper, replaceable barracks, but that has raised concerns that soldiers will end up in rooms that fall apart faster.
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Trump reverses Pentagon’s plan to livestream Hasan execution
President Donald Trump announced that the execution would still happen by firing squad, but would not be livestreamed to the general public.
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Ship Fuel Market Fragments as Middle East Conflict Hits Trade
Shipowners are facing an increasingly fragmented fuel market as disruptions triggered by the Middle East conflict raise concerns about the availability and quality of supply.
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Two Ships Ablaze Off Romanian Black Sea Coast, 7 Sailors Missing
Rescuers were searching for seven missing crew on Thursday from one of two chemical tankers that caught fire overnight just outside Romanian territorial waters in the Black Sea, after Russian drones strayed into national airspace, Romanian officials said.
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Youngest soldier in Army’s Best Squad wanted to win ‘with the guys to my left and right’
The team of five Army Rangers named Best Squad this week included experienced soldiers and one so new he had yet to earn a Ranger tab.
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U.S. Forces Destroy Iranian-Linked Dhow Accused of Targeting Navy Ships
U.S. forces destroyed an Iranian-affiliated dhow in the Gulf of Oman on October 6 after determining that the vessel was conducting surveillance and helping target American warships, U.S. Central Command
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Port of Savannah Wins Approval for $2.3 Billion Container Terminal
Georgia Ports has secured federal approval for a $2.3 billion container terminal that will add 3.5 million TEUs of capacity at the Port of Savannah.
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Bulk Carrier Sinks Weeks After Deadly Strait of Hormuz Strike
By Jonathan Saul and Renee Maltezou LONDON, Oct 14 (Reuters) – A container ship and a dry bulk carrier have both sunk near the Strait of Hormuz in the past
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Qatar Rewrites Its Gas Playbook With Old Tankers and New Tactics
Six months into a war that sowed upheaval in the Persian Gulf, Qatar found itself stuck. By late August, even limited shipments from the gas heavyweight had all but stopped following a projectile attack on one of its tankers outside the Strait of Hormuz. Pressure was growing, not only from energy-starved clients but also from inside an economy built on regular deliveries.
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Yemen’s Houthis Vow More Attacks on Saudi Airports, Oil Facilities After Aramco HQ Hit
Yemen's Houthis vowed on Wednesday to press on with attacks on airports and oil facilities in Saudi Arabia, a day after a strike that sources said caused extensive damage to the headquarters of oil giant Saudi Aramco2223.SE.
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How the Army’s training ‘crucible’ bases are changing
In Germany, skies fill with thousands of drones, and soldiers in Hawaii and Alaska are likely to see changes as training centers adapt.
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U.S. Shipping Regulator Proposes $200,000 Fees on Spanish Ships Over Port Ban
The U.S. Federal Maritime Commission (FMC) is proposing $200,000 fees on Spanish-flagged vessels entering American ports, along with restrictions on billions of dollars in Spanish imports, after concluding that Spain’s
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JPMorganChase Names Shipbuilding Leaders Under $1.5 Trillion Industrial Initiative
JPMorganChase has appointed two senior leaders to help expand its support for U.S. shipbuilding and the maritime industry under its $1.5 trillion Security and Resiliency Initiative (SRI), a 10-year effort
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Containership Sinks as Hormuz Attacks Spiral Out of Control
A Singapore-flagged containership has sunk after being struck by a projectile in the Strait of Hormuz, as a widening series of attacks on merchant shipping raises fresh questions about U.S.
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Royal Navy’s Only Ice Patrol Ship Faces Uncertain Future After Defect
The Royal Navy’s only dedicated ice patrol ship has been towed from Teesside to Devonport following a reported defect, raising questions about Britain’s ability to maintain its maritime presence in the polar regions as the government works toward a replacement.
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Trump Touts Taiwan-Alaska LNG Deal Taipei Hasn’t Finalized
President Donald Trump said Taiwan had agreed to buy 30% of the liquefied natural gas from a planned project in Alaska for 20 years, even as Taipei indicated that no binding commitments have been finalized.
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Container Ship Sinks Near Hormuz After Being Hit by Projectile, Sources Say
A container ship has sunk near the Strait of Hormuz after being hit by a projectile and a separate dry bulk vessel is sinking in another incident, maritime security sources said on Wednesday.
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Port of Los Angeles Sets All-Time Cargo Record as Imports Surge
The Port of Los Angeles handled a record 1,042,652 twenty-foot equivalent units (TEUs) in September, marking the busiest month in its 118-year history as strong consumer demand and shifting global
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Saudi Arabia Strikes Houthi Targets as Red Sea War Escalates
Yemen's Iran-allied Houthis said Saudi Arabia was attacking the Yemeni capital Sanaa on Tuesday after a Saudi-led coalition warned civilians to stay away from an oil depot on the city's outskirts, part of a rapidly escalating war between the sides.
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Civilian data centers face massive pushback. Army says they won’t ‘repeat that mistake’
The top Army official for installations said they want to host roundtables with families living on those bases to discuss data centers.
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