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Senate Confirms Hung Cao as Undersecretary of the Navy

Published Oct 2, 2025 8:58 PM by The Maritime Executive

adding a bit of text to test The U.S. Senate has confirmed Capt. Hung Cao (USN, ret'd) as the next Undersecretary of the Navy. Cao...

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U.S. Navy Exceeds Recruiting Goals for FY2025

Published Oct 2, 2025 7:29 PM by The Maritime Executive

The U.S. Navy has exceeded its recruiting goals for FY2025, the service announced Wednesday - a clear sign of a turnaround after t...

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Massive Houthi Drone Seizure Reported in Aden by Yemeni Opposition Faction

Published Oct 2, 2025 5:22 PM by The Maritime Executive

A massive seizure of drones and other military equipment apparently bound for the Houthis has been reported by an opposition facti...

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G7 Nations Agree to Ramp Up Pressure on Russia's Energy Exports

Published Oct 2, 2025 3:51 PM by The Maritime Executive

The finance ministers of the G7 nations have agreed to increase restrictions and penalties on Russia's energy exports, in hopes of...

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As IMO Emissions Showdown Approaches, Dual-Fuel Ship Orders Slow

Published Oct 1, 2025 11:50 PM by The Maritime Executive

Strong interest in building alternative-fueled tonnage helped drive an ordering boom at shipyards in the early months of 2025, but...

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Suspicious Drones Spotted Over Thyssenkrupp Sub-Building Shipyard in Kiel

Published Oct 1, 2025 10:15 PM by The Maritime Executive

The mysterious and provocative drone overflights around Denmark last week were not isolated incidents, new reporting from Germany...

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If Federal Shutdown Lasts Two Weeks, USCG Will Be Working Without Pay

Published Oct 1, 2025 4:49 PM by The Maritime Executive

The U.S. Coast Guard may soon be back to working without pay again. Thanks to a spending dispute in the Senate, the federal govern...

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Philippine Fishermen Catch Another Underwater Spy Drone

Published Oct 1, 2025 2:55 PM by The Maritime Executive

Philippine fishermen have pulled up another unauthorized research or espionage drone within the country's waters, the latest in a...

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Report: After Review, AUKUS Submarine Sales Will Go Forward

Published Sep 30, 2025 11:40 PM by The Maritime Executive

The AUKUS submarine pact between the United States, Australia and the UK has survived a Pentagon review, according to Nikkei Asia....

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Ukraine's Drone Subs May Open Up a New Front in the Black Sea

Published Sep 30, 2025 11:02 PM by The Maritime Executive

Ukraine's unmanned drone boats have gained fame and notoriety for their role in subduing Russia's Black Sea Fleet, and they contin...

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