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Maritime Security
November 2019
HALIFAX SECURITY FORUM NEWS: U.S. Considering Expanding Arctic Presence as Tensions Rise
HALIFAX, Nova Scotia — The United States is considering expanding its presence in the Arctic as it faces increased competition from Russia and China, according to the head of North American Aerospace Defense Command and U.S. Northern Command. -
Maritime Security
November 2019
HALIFAX SECURITY FORUM NEWS: Q&A with Coast Guard Commandant Adm. Schultz
Adm. Karl Schultz, the commandant of the Coast Guard, sat down Nov. 23 with National Defense Senior Editor Yasmin Tadjdeh during the Halifax International Security Forum. -
Navy News
October 2019
Navy Seeking New Technology For Unmanned Boats, Subs
The Navy is looking to bolster its fleet of unmanned surface and subsurface systems with a slew of new platforms and upgrades. -
Maritime Security
October 2019
New Virginia-Class Submarines to Hold More Missiles (UPDATED)
By Connie LeeBAE Systems is providing the Navy with missile payload tubes that would help new Virginia-class submarines carry more Tomahawks or next-generation guided cruise missiles. -
Maritime Security
August 2019
SPECIAL REPORT: Non-Military Factors Shape Arctic Power Balance
By Connie LeeEstablishing a military presence is only one side of the coin to gaining influence in the Arctic region, according to one analyst. Besides establishing a military presence, there are also economic and diplomatic factors that must be taken into consideration. -
Maritime Security
August 2019
SPECIAL REPORT: Great Power Competition Extends to Arctic
By Connie LeeFor years the Arctic’s harsh environment has prevented countries from mining its rich natural resources and accessing prime shipping routes. But as the climate warms and thick barriers of ice continue to melt, the region is now becoming a hot spot for economic activity. -
Maritime Security
June 2019
Navy Shipbuilding Plan Could Soon Be Tossed Overboard
By Jon HarperThe Navy’s new 30-year shipbuilding plan is intended to send a strong demand signal and pro-vide predictability for the industrial base. However, trends that are informing a new force structure assessment could soon upend the blueprint. -
Maritime Security
June 2019
DARPA to Use Shrimp, Plankton to Detect Undersea Threats
The Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency’s biological technology office will begin prototyping sensing capabilities using undersea organisms such as plankton and shrimp to detect threats. -
Navy News
May 2019
Superconductors to be Installed on Navy Vessels
By Connie LeeTwo of the Navy’s amphibious transport docks are scheduled to receive degaussing systems with superconductors. -
Maritime Security
May 2019
Coast Guard Needs Congress for Budget Bailout
By Jon HarperPresident Donald Trump’s fiscal year 2020 budget request would slash funding for the Coast Guard, but there are indications that Congress might provide the sea service additional money for modernization and readiness.
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