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Iran In the Crosshairs, by Mike Whitney

The Unz Review 21 Mar 2025
They have 600-mile range cruise missiles, advanced long-range air defense systems, short-range air defense systems, anti-aircraft missiles, 3,000 ballistic missiles, 6,000 naval mines, and the most capable unmanned aerial vehicles in the region.
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The UK and France's new AI drone could revolutionize the dangerous work of clearing naval mines

Business Insider 20 Mar 2025
ThalesThe UK and France have taken delivery of an AI-driven naval mine-hunting system.The MMCM uses autonomous systems for mine detection, removing the need for crewed ships.Naval mines create complex threats, making autonomous systems advantageous.
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The $200m threat lying beneath the Hauraki Gulf

NewstalkZB 20 Mar 2025
The RMS Niagara’s journey to Canada was cut short when it was sunk by mines laid by the German naval cruiser Orion in the Hauraki Gulf – the first act of war against New Zealand by Nazi Germany. .
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World War II era shipwreck could trigger $200m oil spill clean up

RNZ 20 Mar 2025
The RMS Niagara's journey to Canada was cut short when it was sunk by mines laid by the German naval cruiser the Orion in the Hauraki Gulf - the first act of war against New Zealand by Nazi Germany.
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Russia sends ‘WW3’ threat as Trump outlines peace talk plans

Newsner 17 Mar 2025
Donald Trump (left) and Dmitry Medvedev right). Credit / Getty Images ... This would also include naval support in the form of ‘minehunters’ – specialized vessels used to detect and destroy naval mines. Trump as peacekeeper ...   ... That means war with NATO.
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Sailor with family ties to Clarkrange strengthens the future of Navy Surface Warfare

Crossville Chronicle 13 Mar 2025
U.S. Navy Lt. Cmdr. George Hirner Jr. is assigned to Naval Surface and Mine Warfighting Development Center, where the Navy’s surface warfighters increase the lethality and tactical proficiency of the Surface Force ....
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Yemen: Houthi fighters, Including a Foreigner, Killed in Hodeidah Explosion

YemenOnline 13 Mar 2025
The blast occurred during preparations for a maritime attack, as the militants were handling explosives and assembling naval mines and explosive-laden boats.  ... .
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Greece Hosts Multinational Mine Warfare Exercise ARIADNE25

Greek City Times 09 Mar 2025
The #ARIADNE25 exercise is designed to simulate real-world scenarios where naval mines pose a threat to maritime traffic and security ... Participates with naval assets to enhance interoperability with NATO allies.
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The US Navy wants a robotic crawler to eliminate the most dangerous underwater threat: sea mines

Business Insider 08 Mar 2025
The US Navy wants a robotic crawler to take over the dangerous job of clearing naval mines, especially ones laid on the sea floor ... One of the nastiest threats in naval warfare are mines ... Naval mines ...
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Mystery Mines: State Actor Likely Targeting Tankers Calling at Russian Oil Ports, Ambrey Warns

gCaptain 07 Mar 2025
A state actor has been systematically targeting merchant vessels calling at Russian oil export facilities with naval mines since December 2024, according to a new from maritime security firm Ambrey.
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MND to seek contactor to build six mine-laying vessels

Taipei Times 03 Mar 2025
Each vessel can carry between 32 and 64 domestically produced Wan Hsiang naval mines, deployed from four fixed mine rails at the midship and aft sections, with the mines capable of being released ...
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