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Thales Digital Radar used on the latest Navy Destroyer.

The first of the Royal Navy's Type 45 destroyers, HMS Daring, has set sail fitted with Thales' fully digital radar electronic support...

by Craig Shepheard in United Kingdom on 31/01/2012

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370 ton Kobben class Polish submarine on rails

A 370 ton Kobben Class submarine is transported by rail to the Naval Academy after being decommissioned, to become a laboratory for naval students....

by Michal Fludra in Poland on 17/12/2011

Politics

The Montréal Clock Tower is illuminated

The illumination of the clock of the Old port of Montreal, in presence of the General Governor of Canada, David Johnston and the CEO of the Old-Port...

by Miguel Legault in Canada on 14/12/2011

BREAKING NEWS

31/01/2012 - Thales Digital Radar used on the latest Navy Destroyer. - United Kingdom - The first of the Royal Navy's Type...
17/12/2011 - 370 ton Kobben class Polish submarine on rails - Poland - A 370 ton Kobben Class submarine is...
14/12/2011 - The Montréal Clock Tower is illuminated - Canada - The illumination of the clock of the...
13/12/2011 - Mexico Navy arrest Leader and Co-Founder of Los Zetas Drug Cartel - Mexico - Raul Lucio Hernandez Lechuga (aka)...
07/12/2011 - 70th Anniversary of Pearl Harbor bombing Commemorated - United States - In observance of the bombing of Pearl...
01/12/2011 - Navy of Mexico receives aircraft and non-invasive inspection vehicles - Mexico - The Secretary of the Navy of Mexico...
01/12/2011 - Navy of Mexico receives aircraft and non-invasive inspection vehicles - Mexico - The Secretary of the Navy of Mexico...
21/11/2011 - Armed Forces Day in Dhaka - Bangladesh - Bangladesh - The Armed Forces Day is observed on...
20/11/2011 - Ascents Ceremony for military and naval personnel - Mexico - Mexico - As part of the activities for the 101st...
18/11/2011 - 122 Indian fishermen arrested in Pakistan - Pakistan - Pakistani authorities have arrested 122...

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Thales Digital Radar used on the latest Navy Destroyer.
The first of the Royal Navy's Type 45 destroyers, HMS Daring, has set sail fitted with Thales' fully digital radar electronic support measures system. Crawley, UK. 31st Januar...
Italian Navy conduct rescue and retrieval mission on Costa Concordia
Following the sinking of the Costa Concordia, marine soldier divers search for the missing. Giglio Island, Italy. 22nd January 2012
Lebanese demand Army on border after teen killed
Clashes at the Lebanese-Syrian borders checkpoint after a funeral of a 16 year old boy from Al-Areeda village, after the boy was allegedly killed by Syrian forces while he was on his fi...
Costa Concordia rescue operations continues - Giglio Island
The operation on the Costa Concordia cruise ship wreck continues. Special team placed other floating devices and members of the navy penetrated the wreck using explosives. Italy. 19th J...
Maltese military save 68 migrants in operation aided by US Navy
Armed Forces of Malta successfully concluded a search-and-rescue operation with US Navy, saving 68 lives. Marsaxlokk, Malta. 15th January 2012
Pepito or Z-44 of Los Zetas is arrested in a mixed military operation
Considered the number 3 of the criminal group "Los Zetas", Luis Jesús Sarabia Ramón aka, Pepito or Z.-44, is arrested on a mixed operation with the Navy, Mexican Army and Nue...
Pak Naval Staff Annual Efficiency Competition Parade - Karachi
The parade presents salute to the Chief of the Naval Staff Adm. Asif Sandila on the occasion of the Annual Efficiency Competition Parade and Awards Ceremony. Pakistan. 30th December 201...
Murder - Suicide, at Military Housing, Toddler Rescued - San Diego
A SWAT team found a Navy couple dead of an apparent murder - suicide in a military housing apartment after a three hour stand off. An eighteen month old boy was rescued from the apartm...
After drug violence Mexican military helps secure Veracruz
Elements of the Navy of Mexico take the roles of municipal police in the Veracruz. After the violent drop-off of 35 dead people in the commercial district, the military has help secure ...
Bradley Manning supporters hold vigil at US Embassy - London
As part of a 10-country coordinated rally in support of American whistleblowing soldier Bradley Manning, activists held a vigil putside the US embassy in Grosvenor Square demanding he b...
370 ton Kobben class Polish submarine on rails
A 370 ton Kobben Class submarine is transported by rail to the Naval Academy after being decommissioned, to become a laboratory for naval students. Gdynia, Poland. 17th December 2011
The Montréal Clock Tower is illuminated
The illumination of the clock of the Old port of Montreal, in presence of the General Governor of Canada, David Johnston and the CEO of the Old-Port of Montreal, madam Claude Benoit. Ca...
Michael Lyons and Veterans for Peace UK hold vigil for Bradley Manning
Michael Lyons and others from Veterans for Peace UK gathered at the U.S. Embassy in London to demand the immediate release of Bradley Manning and recognition that exposing war crimes is...
Mexico Navy arrest Leader and Co-Founder of Los Zetas Drug Cartel
Raul Lucio Hernandez Lechuga (aka) "The Lucky" and / or "Z-16" is captured in a military operation. Considered one of the most dangerous drug traffickers by the gove...
70th Anniversary of Pearl Harbor bombing Commemorated
In observance of the bombing of Pearl Harbor on December 7th 1941, a program of events was held at March Air Field Museum in Riverside, California, with survivors of the attack, Frank V...
Phuket celebrates King of Thailand's 84th Birthday
Phuket residents and dignitaries gathered for a sunset ceremony at the famous Promthep Cape in honour of His Majesty King Bhumibol's forthcoming 84th birthday on the 5th December. ...
MPs Celebrate Trafalgar Day at Parliament
MPs from all political parties celebrate Trafalgar Day at the Speaker’s official residence with Senior Members of the Royal Navy at the Palace of Westminster. London, United Kingdom. 2...
Navy of Mexico receives aircraft and non-invasive inspection vehicles
The Secretary of the Navy of Mexico received a new aircraft CASA 235 Persuader and three vehicles Backscatter (ZBV) non-intrusive inspection within the context of the Merida Initiative....
Russia prepares for the upcoming election
Navy cadets lower the flag of the cruiser Aurora in front of the giant pre-election poster of the ruling United Russia party depicting Prime Minister Vladimir Putin and President Dmitry...
IronMan Cozumel
More than two hundred triathletes from 61 countries compete for one of the 50 slots available for the IronMan World Championship Hawaii 2012. The IronMan qualifying series includes 28 e...