OTTAWA—The federal government’s plan to build new ships for Canada’s navy and coast guard is being rocked by more skyrocketing costs. The latest blow comes from in a report this morning from parliamentary budget officer Yves-Giroux, who estimates Ottawa’s decision to build two new polar icebreakers for the Canadian Coast Guard will cost $7.25 billion….
Skyrocketing Shipbuilding Costs Continue as Estimate Puts Icebreakers Costs at $7.25B
Navy Commander Fired for ‘Failing to Abide by Lawful Order’
A U.S. Navy commander was relieved of his duties as executive officer of a warship for “failing to abide by lawful order,” officials said. The Naval service on Friday relieved Cmdr. Lucian Kins, the executive officer of USS Winston S. Churchill, said the Naval Surface Force Atlantic in a statement. “On December 10, 2021, Commander, Naval Surface…
Navy SEAL Commander Dies After Weekend Training Accident: Navy
A U.S. Navy SEAL commander died from injuries he sustained during a recent training accident in Virginia, the Naval Special Warfare Command confirmed on Wednesday. According to the Naval Special Warfare Command, Cmdr. Brian Bourgeois, 43, was wounded when he fell while fast-roping down from a helicopter on Saturday during training. The cause of his fall is under…
Navy: Member of SEAL Team 8 Dies After Training Incident
VIRGINIA BEACH, Va.—A service member assigned to SEAL Team 8 died Tuesday after an incident during training, according to the Navy. Lt. Cmdr. Kara Handley with Naval Special Warfare Command said the service member was injured Saturday during training and died Tuesday at a Norfolk hospital, WAVY-TV reported. “Naval Special Warfare is committed to supporting…
Philippines Rejects China’s Demand to Remove Grounded Navy Ship
November 25, 2021
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MANILA—The Philippines will not remove a dilapidated navy ship grounded on an atoll in the South China Sea, its defence chief said on Thursday, rejecting a demand by China after it blocked a mission to resupply the vessel’s crew. Defense Secretary Delfin Lorenzana dismissed China’s assertion on Wednesday that the Philippines had committed to remove…
Navy Shipbuilding Contractor Suspends Vaccine Mandate After Workers Threaten to Leave
November 20, 2021
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A Navy shipbuilding company has ended its vaccine mandate after workers threatened to quit and the Navy confirmed it did not require the mandate. Huntington Ingalls Industries (HII), the parent company of Newport News Shipbuilding, is the world’s only manufacturer of the U.S. Navy’s nuclear-powered aircraft carriers. The company also serves as just one of…
Navy: Sailors Denied Vaccine Mandate Exemptions Have Five Days to Get a Shot
U.S. sailors who have their attempt to secure an exemption to the military’s COVID-19 vaccine mandate rejected have five days to get a jab, according to updated guidance released Monday. If they do not, commanders will begin processing them for discharge, the Navy said. The mandate deadline is Nov. 28 for active-duty sailors. Reserves have until…
China to Launch New Aircraft Carrier and Destroyer in Coming Months
November 11, 2021
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China is set to launch a new aircraft carrier and destroyer in the coming months, continuing the rapid expansion of its naval forces. Experts believe that foreign investments in China could be fueling the construction of the ships. China’s third aircraft carrier, the Type 003, will likely be ready for launch in three to six…
Biden’s China Policy: CNN’s Interview With Jake Sullivan Explained; Xi Jinping Third Term Set?
November 10, 2021
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Some extreme forms of celebration occurred in China after a Chinese team won a popular video game contest over a South Korean team. How do the extreme celebrations reflect a broader problem in Chinese society, and how is China using its win to bring another wave of propaganda? National Security Adviser Jake Sullivan explained more…
US Nuclear Submarine Struck Uncharted Seamount in South China Sea: Navy Investigation
November 2, 2021
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A U.S. nuclear-powered submarine that was severely damaged in early October in an accident in the South China Sea struck an uncharted underwater mountain, an investigation has found, the Navy said on Monday. The USS Connecticut (SSN-22), a Seawolf-class fast-attack submarine, was operating in international waters in the Indo–Pacific region on Oct. 2 at the…
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