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Yahoo
12 hours ago
- Politics
- Yahoo
U.S. Navy ship renamed to honor Oscar V. Peterson
The U.S. Naval ship previously named after Harvey Milk will be renamed Oscar V. Peterson, a World War II hero, as announced by Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth.
CTV News
2 days ago
- Business
- CTV News
Halifax shipyard celebrates milestone amid surge in National defence spending
An increased federal budget on defence brings hope of more work to the Irving Halifax shipyards. Spirits were high at the Irving Shipyard in Halifax as workers and naval officials marked a major production milestone and looked ahead to the future of Canada's Navy. While construction is set to begin on the next generation of frigates, today's event was more about celebrating progress. 'It's also about building the capacity - that we have the ability to do this as a country,' said Kody Blois, parliamentary secretary to the prime minister. 'Twenty years ago, we didn't actually have the skill set.' The event came just a day after Prime Minister Mark Carney committed Canada to a major military spending target of five per cent of the GDP by 2035. The commitment represents the most significant increase to Canada's defence budget since the Second World War and is expected to bring tens of billions in new spending. 'One of our foremost requirements is infrastructure,' said Vice-Admiral Angus Topshee, commander of the Royal Canadian Navy. 'So, [we're] really excited about the investment that we're making in taking care of our sailors and ensuring that we have the equipment… the facilities… the training facilities… and the maintenance facilities to do the job we need to do.' For a navy facing growing demands and aging vessels, the additional funding may provide much-needed stability and support. 'My biggest challenge is not the ships coming down the road,' said Vice-Admiral Topshee. 'But to ensure [we] have the ships that we have today in the condition [they] need to defend Canadian waters — because it's clear it's a much more dangerous and unpredictable world right now.' The defence spending increase is also expected to drive work for Canadian defence firms, particularly in Atlantic Canada, which is home to many of the country's key naval and maritime operations. Former Defence Minister Peter MacKay called the move long overdue. 'We also have very big looming vulnerability in the Canadian Arctic that the Americans and others — other Arctic nations — are aware of, because of Russia's presence in the Arctic and China's presence,' MacKay said. With billions earmarked for defence, shipbuilders and military leader on the East Coast say they are ready to build, repair and recruit — ushering in what could be a new era for Canada's maritime readiness. Irving Shipyard Irving Shipyard and naval officials marked a major production milestone. (Source: Irving Shipyard) For more Nova Scotia news, visit our dedicated provincial page
South China Morning Post
21-06-2025
- Business
- South China Morning Post
China's Fujian carrier developing swarm attack ability to ‘overwhelm the enemy': CCTV
China's most advanced aircraft carrier, the Fujian , is expected to have the ability to carry out 'deck load strikes', a type of swarm attack that could help the country's navy gain a first-mover advantage in combat, according to state broadcaster CCTV on Saturday. A deck load strike refers to the ability to rapidly launch a large number of aircraft at once. This tactic was used by the US Navy during the Vietnam war for shock effect. While military experts had speculated that the Fujian would be able to carry out these attacks, this was the first state media report to highlight the ability. 'China's aircraft carrier technology is marking a historic leap as it enters the critical phase of combat capability development,' CCTV reported. It added the home-grown aircraft carrier had been 'progressing steadily' in sea trials since the first test in May of last year and would 'soon form a three-carrier fleet' for the Chinese navy. The Fujian is expected to be commissioned by the end of the year, CCTV reported in May, joining two active carriers, the Liaoning and Shandong.
CTV News
20-06-2025
- General
- CTV News
Sponsored content: A global navy celebration
Atlantic Watch Brianne Foley chats with the Commanding Officer of the HMCS Margaret Brooke as part of Halifax Fleet Week 2025.
The Sun
17-06-2025
- Politics
- The Sun
Kim Jong-un's Stalinist purge laid bare as bungling commanders VANISH from official pics over warship crash humiliation
FURIOUS Kim Jong-un is feared to have begun executing navy commanders he deems responsible for the botched warship launch. Humiliated North Korean tyrant Kim has airbrushed state photos to remove bungling officials - making it seem like they never existed. 10 The iron-fist ruler was left red-faced after his 5,000-ton naval destroyer ended up on its side as he branded the disaster a "criminal act". Several officials at the northern Chongjin shipyard were arrested after the failure in May as Kim blasted their "absolute carelessness". But now the dictator appears to have started purging those he holds accountable after warning their mistake was "never to be forgiven". Navy Commander Admiral Kim Myong Sik and shipyard boss Hong Kil Ho have also been erased from pictures of an inspection in a move reminiscent of Joseph Stalin 's attempts to rewrite history. Soviet dictator Stalin - despite lack of photoshop in the 20th century - famously got his cronies to remove NKVD (later KGB) chief Nikolai Yezhov from a photo after he fell out of favour and was executed. Much like Yezhov's removal from an image beside Stalin, both Kim Myong Sik and Hong Kil Ho have been edited out of photos originally broadcast on state TV on March 8 after Kim viewed the vessel. Veteran North Korea watcher Michael Madden said it is likely they had both been executed - or are in line for that experience imminently. Madden, founder of NK Leadership Watch, told The Sun: "The airbrushing of a North Korean official from a state media image like this is a strong indication that the person in question has been executed. "The intention is to make it as if the person never existed." Kim Myong Sik and Hong Kil Ho were among at least four officials arrested at the shipyard after Kim's prized guided-missile destroyer was damaged as it capsized during its launch on May 21. Humiliated Kim Jong Un lauds FAILED 'sunken' warship in bizarre relaunch ceremony They have both been scrubbed from images of Kim inspecting the warship during construction, which have been republished this month. Madden added: "If Kim Myong Sik fell on his sword, he may have avoided a public execution and saved his family and close associates from imprisonment. "On the other hand, if KJU is in a message-sending mood then they may gather other top officials in the military and defense industry to watch. "Admiral Kim Myong Sik has been around as a top navy commander since KJU assumed leadership in 2011. "But he has had an inconsistent career--even before this he had already been dismissed twice as North Korea's top navy commander. The third time was not the charm for Admiral Kim. "This underscores that when North Korea has a high official executed that it is not for a one-off infraction. "Rather, the view is that the leader and the party have given you many chances to prove yourself. "By not redeeming yourself you are abusing the trust bestowed on you holding the high office. "This seems to be the case with Admiral Kim." 10 10 10 10 Both Kim Myong Sik and Hong Kil Ho were noticeably absent from the relaunch ceremony after being ousted from their respective posts. Despot Kim saw red when the initial launch embarrassed him on the world stage - accusing those responsible for 'severely damaging the [country's] dignity and pride'. Satellite images showed the warship on its side beside the launch dock, partially submerged at the stern with its bow resting on the harbour jetty. North Korea's implementation of the death penalty has long been condemned by human rights groups. The nation's hermetic state means the true number of executions isn't clear - but defectors have given gruesome accounts. In February, The Sun reported how dozens of party officials were punished for an embarrassing "drinking spree" that ended in a "major incident" at Ryonggang Hot Springs resort. Insiders believe this could have involved physical fights, abuse towards staff, cavorting with mistresses and trashing the premises. It was feared Kim could send his own officials to face the firing squad as a result after wiping the committee off the map. Last year, North Korea admitted carrying out public executions in a rare admission of its treatment of prisoners. Executions were ordered for 30 officials in September after Kim accused them of failing to prevent flooding and landslides that killed 1,000 people.
