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On July 12, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 911, Signing of the Treaty of Saint-Clair-sur-Epte between Charles the Simple and Rollo of Normandy. In 1628, Tokugawa Mitsukuni, Japanese daimyō (died 1701) was born. In 1798, The United States Marine Corps is re-established; they had been disbanded after the American Revolutionary War. In 1882, James Larkin White, American miner, explorer, and park ranger (died 1946) was born. 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 1943, World War II: Allied invasion of Sicily: German and Italian troops launch a counter-attack on Allied forces in Sicily. In 1962, Project Apollo: At a press conference, NASA announces lunar orbit rendezvous as the means to land astronauts on the Moon, and return them to Earth. In 1979, America's first space station, Skylab, is destroyed as it re-enters the Earth's atmosphere over the Indian Ocean. In 1991, Nigeria Airways Flight 2120 crashes in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, killing all 261 passengers and crew on board. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.
U.S. Navy charters four landing-capable ships for Okinawa operations
The U.S. Navy has hired four civilian cargo ships capable of driving military vehicles directly onto beaches and island piers without fixed port infrastructure, chartering them for operations out of Naha, Japan, starting July 30, 2026, in a 37 million contract that tells a precise story about how seriously American military planners are taking the []
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NDTV
· Jun 21, 2026
India Gets 3 New Warships, PM Commissions Homemade Dunagiri, Sanshodhak, Agray
The three naval ships are stealth frigate Dunagiri, survey vessel (large) Sanshodhak, and anti-submarine warfare shallow water craft Agray
Splash247
· Jun 22, 2026
Japanese shipping venture Sakura Ocean places debut bulker orders at three domestic yards
Japanese shipowning venture Sakura Ocean Corporation has signed contracts for its first three vessels, launching its fleet development programme less than six months after its establishment. The company held a signing ceremony in Tokyo covering the construction of three bulk carriers that will be built at some of Japan’s leading shipyards. The orderbook comprises a
Bloomberg
· Jul 11, 2026
Navy Chief Says US Needs More Warships
Chief of Naval Operations Adm. Daryl Caudle says the US Navy needs a larger fleet, faster shipbuilding and expanded munitions production to meet growing global demands while sustaining readiness across multiple theaters. He says the service remains prepared despite heavy operational commitments, points to record recruiting and retention, and argues rebuilding the US industrial base is critical to long-term national security. (Source: Bloomberg)
India TV News
· Jun 21, 2026
PM Modi commissions three indigenous warships into Navy; all about Agray, Sanshokhak and Dunagiri
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday commissioned three advanced indigenous naval platforms—INS Agray, INS Sanshokhak and INS Dunagiri—into the Indian Navy. With their formal induction, all three vessels will become fully operational assets of the Navy’s combat fleet, significantly enhancing India’s maritime capabilities.
Utusan Malaysia
· Jul 2, 2026
Helikopter tentera AS terhempas di Laut Arab, seorang anak kapal hilang
WASHINGTON: Tiga daripada empat anak kapal sebuah helikopter jenis MH-60S Sea Hawk milik tentera Amerika Syarikat (AS) berjaya diselamatkan selepas melakukan pendaratan cemas di Laut Arab pada awal pagi Rabu. Menurut Markas Pusat Angkatan Tentera Laut AS, usaha mencari dan menyelamat (SAR) kini sedang giat dijalankan bagi mengesan seorang lagi anak kapal yang masih hilang. ... Read more The post Helikopter tentera AS terhempas di Laut Arab, seorang anak kapal hilang appeared first on Utusan Malaysia.
BERNAMA
· Jul 5, 2026
World : Qatar Resumes Maritime Navigation After Precautionary Suspension
DOHA, July 5 (Bernama-Xinhua) -- Qatar's Ministry of Transport on Sunday announced the full resumption of maritime navigation for all types of marine vessels, effective immediately, reported Xinhua.
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Related coverage for "U.S. Navy charters four landing-capable ships for Okinawa operations": NDTV — India Gets 3 New Warships, PM Commissions Homemade Dunagiri, Sanshodhak, Agray. Splash247 — Japanese shipping venture Sakura Ocean places debut bulker orders at three domestic yards. Bloomberg — Navy Chief Says US Needs More Warships. India TV News — PM Modi commissions three indigenous warships into Navy; all about Agray, Sanshokhak and Dunagiri. Utusan Malaysia — Helikopter tentera AS terhempas di Laut Arab, seorang anak kapal hilang. BERNAMA — World : Qatar Resumes Maritime Navigation After Precautionary Suspension