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On July 12, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1760, Peggy Shippen, American wife of Benedict Arnold and American Revolutionary War spy (died 1804) was born. In 1798, The United States Marine Corps is re-established; they had been disbanded after the American Revolutionary War. In 1914, The US Navy launches the USS Nevada (BB-36) as its first standard-type battleship. In 1933, Frank Kelso, American admiral and politician, United States Secretary of the Navy (died 2013) was born. In 1950, Pakistan joins the International Monetary Fund and the International Bank. In 1980, Kevin Powers, American soldier and author was born. In 2004, Laurance Rockefeller, American financier and philanthropist (born 1910) passed away. In 2011, Ninety-eight containers of explosives self-detonate killing 13 people in Zygi, Cyprus. In 2013, Eugene P. Wilkinson, American admiral (born 1918) passed away. In 2021, Richard Branson becomes the first civilian to be launched into space via his Virgin Galactic spacecraft. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.
U.S. Navy buys drone boats modeled on drug smuggler design
The U.S. Naval Sea Systems Command awarded ReconCraft LLC, a boatbuilder based in Anchorage, Alaska, a 24.96 million contract for autonomous low-profile vessels, a category of uncrewed watercraft the military has openly borrowed from the same low-visibility, semi-submersible design smugglers pioneered to avoid radar and visual detection while running narcotics through open water. Autonomous low-profile []
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Korea Times News
· Jul 9, 2026
Korean shipbuilders eye US naval market after Canada submarine setback
Korean shipbuilders eye US naval market after Canada submarine setback
KTLA 5
· Jun 30, 2026
Stolen Sea Scouts boat recovered in Marina del Rey
A 30-foot sailboat belonging to Scouting America’s Sea Scouts program that was stolen back in March has been found in Marina Del Rey, and a suspect is in custody. Subscribe: https://www.youtube.com/ktla?sub_confirmation=1
The West Australian
· Jun 22, 2026
US military says it struck drug vessel in Caribbean
The US says it has hit another drug smuggling boat operated by narco-terrorists in the Caribbean, killing two people.
Fox News
· Jul 8, 2026
SEN TODD YOUNG: The hidden danger China’s ships could bring to our shores
China is retrofitting cargo ships with missiles and drone systems that could target U.S. ports like Houston, raising urgent maritime security concerns.
Splash247
· Jun 23, 2026
SBM Offshore and Solstad unveil Chinese yard for newbuild project
SBM Offshore and Solstad Offshore have chosen CIMC Raffles to construct a newbuild multi-purpose deepwater installation and construction vessel. The two companies said at the start of June that they formed a joint venture and entered into a letter of intent with a shipyard to build the vessel. At the time, the shipbuilder was left
Daily Mail
· Jun 30, 2026
Chinese asylum seeker boat intercepted off Queensland coast sparks questions over Australia's border security
Chinese asylum seeker boat intercepted off Queensland coast sparks questions over Australia's border security
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Related coverage for "U.S. Navy buys drone boats modeled on drug smuggler design": Korea Times News — Korean shipbuilders eye US naval market after Canada submarine setback. KTLA 5 — Stolen Sea Scouts boat recovered in Marina del Rey. The West Australian — US military says it struck drug vessel in Caribbean. Fox News — SEN TODD YOUNG: The hidden danger China’s ships could bring to our shores. Splash247 — SBM Offshore and Solstad unveil Chinese yard for newbuild project. Daily Mail — Chinese asylum seeker boat intercepted off Queensland coast sparks questions over Australia's border security