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Luna Rossa welcomes America's Cup winner Burling after Team NZ split

Posted to Maritime Reporter on June 20, 2025

The team announced that Peter Burling, a three-time America's Cup winner and helmsman of New Zealand's Luna Rossa, has left New Zealand to join the Italian team Luna Rossa ahead of the 2027 edition sailing's most prestigious event. The 38th America's Cup will be held in Naples, Italy.

China criticizes British warships' 'troublemaking" Taiwan Strait Transit

Posted to Maritime Reporter on June 19, 2025

China's military condemned on Friday the sailing of a British ship through the Taiwan Strait, saying that it was a deliberate effort to "cause troubles", and undermined the peace and stability in this region. The Royal Navy of Britain said that…

Canada - June 19

Posted to Maritime Reporter on June 19, 2025

These are the most important stories that appeared in a Canadian newspaper. These stories have not been verified and we cannot guarantee their accuracy. The Liberal government of Canada pushed through on Thursday a bill that allows the cabinet…

Air India chairman says that the flight that crashed had a clean engine history

Posted to Maritime Reporter on June 18, 2025

Air India Chairman N. Chandrasekaran stated on Wednesday that the Boeing Dreamliner that crashed last week with 242 passengers on board had a clean history of engines. Chandrasekaran told Indian broadcaster Times Now that Air India Flight 171's left engine had last been serviced in 2023…

Ares and Mbappe, Madrid rivals, join forces in SailGP to ride the same wave

Posted to Maritime Reporter on June 18, 2025

Ares Management, the Wall Street investment giant, has entered into a partnership with Real Madrid's Kylian Mbappe. The two have acquired a minor stake in France SailGP Team - where old rivals find themselves suddenly in the same boat. The $546 billion asset management company…

Taiwan completes the first sea trials for a domestically-made submarine in defense milestone

Posted to Maritime Reporter on June 17, 2025

Taiwan has completed its maiden sea test for its first submarine developed domestically on Tuesday. This is a major milestone in a project that aims to strengthen deterrence and protect vital sea routes in case of war. Taiwan, which China claims…

Taiwan seals a deal with Ukraine to test drones and combat software in order to deter China

Posted to Maritime Reporter on June 17, 2025

Taiwan signed a partnership agreement on Tuesday with U.S.-based Auterion and German-based Auterion to provide drone software that has been tested in Ukraine. The deal will help Taiwan strengthen its defences against the growing military threat from China, which is a giant neighbor.

US seeks dismissal in Naval Academy case following end of race-conscious admissions

Posted to Maritime Reporter on June 16, 2025

On Monday, the U.S. Justice Department asked a federal court of appeals to dismiss a case challenging racial admissions at U.S. Naval Academy, the elite military academy said that it had changed its admissions policy under Republican president Donald Trump.

The majority of G7 countries are ready to lower the Russian oil price cap even without US

Posted to Maritime Reporter on June 12, 2025

Four sources with knowledge of the situation said that most countries in the Group of Seven are willing to lower the G7 cap on Russian oil if the U.S. president Donald Trump opts out. The G7 leaders will meet in Canada on June 15-17 to discuss the price caps first agreed upon in late 2022.

The majority of G7 countries are ready to lower the Russian oil price cap even without US

Posted to Maritime Reporter on June 12, 2025

Four sources with knowledge of the situation said that most countries in the Group of Seven are willing to lower the G7 cap on Russian oil if the U.S. president Donald Trump opts out. The G7 leaders will meet in Canada on June 15-17 to discuss the price caps first agreed upon in late 2022.

Britain understands the need for U.S. to review AUKUS sub-pact

Posted to Maritime Reporter on June 12, 2025

The UK said that it fully understood the decision of the U.S. administration under Donald Trump to review the AUKUS sub-pact. London reiterated its position that this project is crucial for peace and security. The United States, Australia, and…

Wall Street Journal, June 12,

Posted to Maritime Reporter on June 12, 2025

These are the most popular stories from the Wall Street Journal. These stories have not been verified and we cannot vouch their accuracy. Former Starbucks CEO Howard Schultz has endorsed the current chief executive Brian Niccol’s turnaround plan for correcting recent challenges at the chain.

Trump administration reviews Biden's submarine pact between Australia and UK

Posted to Maritime Reporter on June 11, 2025

A U.S. official revealed that the Trump administration is reviewing a defense agreement worth hundreds of millions of dollars signed by former president Joe Biden with Australia and Britain, which allowed Australia to purchase conventionally-armed nuclear submarines.

The US Congress wants to increase Navy and Air Force Fleets in 2026 Bill

Posted to Maritime Reporter on June 11, 2025

The House Appropriations Committee’s Defense Subcommittee published its draft bill for fiscal year 2026 late Tuesday. It aims to purchase one more F-35 jet in comparison with the Pentagon’s budget request of 2025 and invest in missile defenses, naval vessels and other investments.

Cost of Canada's new US made fighter jet fleet is set to increase, says watchdog

Posted to Maritime Reporter on June 10, 2025

The cost of Canada's planned purchase 88 Lockheed Martin F-35 aircraft will be at least 45% higher than originally estimated, and the project could also be threatened by a shortage of pilots, according to the top watchdog in the country. In January 2023…

UK spends more than $8 Billion on Submarine Building Capacity

Posted to Maritime Reporter on June 9, 2025

Finance Minister Rachel Reeves will announce Tuesday that Britain is investing over eight billion pounds in its submarine-building capacity. This investment will support firms such as defence group BAE Systems, and engineering multinational Rolls-Royce.

Kremlin official: Putin approves major revamp of Russia’s navy

Posted to Maritime Reporter on June 9, 2025

In an interview published Monday, Kremlin assistant Nikolai Patrushev revealed that Russian President Vladimir Putin had approved a new navy strategy aimed at restoring Russia's status as one of world's foremost maritime powers. According to public rankings…

SailGP wins consecutive victories in New York with Spain

Posted to Maritime Reporter on June 8, 2025

On Sunday, the reigning champions Spain gave a strong performance in the second round of SailGP. They beat New Zealand and France to win the final race at New York. The season has now reached its halfway point. Diego Botin’s team, fresh off…

Taiwan Coast Guard military drill to better confront China's "grey zone" threat

Posted to Maritime Reporter on June 8, 2025

Taiwan's Coast Guard held drills on Sunday with the Military to better practice the joint operations against what the Government in Taipei claims is a growing threat from China. China claims the island as their own territory. Taiwan, a democratically-governed island…

Spain takes the lead in SailGP New York on Day One

Posted to Maritime Reporter on June 7, 2025

On Saturday, Spain led the first day of the SailGP sixth round. Diego Botin and his team were well-positioned to win consecutive races. Spain, the defending series champions, won the San Francisco race in March. They made it look effortless…

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