Iran Launches New Aircraft Carrier, Raising Regional Tensions
Iran launched the Shahid Bagheri, a converted merchant aircraft carrier, enhancing its naval capabilities and raising regional tensions; this diesel-powered vessel carries UAVs and potentially submarines, despite limitations compared to other global carriers.
Iran Launches New Aircraft Carrier, Raising Regional Tensions
Iran launched the Shahid Bagheri, a converted merchant aircraft carrier, enhancing its naval capabilities and raising regional tensions; this diesel-powered vessel carries UAVs and potentially submarines, despite limitations compared to other global carriers.
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44% Bias Score
Rising Maritime Tensions in 2025
In 2025, global maritime tensions are escalating as countries compete for economic and geopolitical control of sea routes, exemplified by Russia's damage to undersea cables and China's naval expansion, impacting global trade and the environment.
Rising Maritime Tensions in 2025
In 2025, global maritime tensions are escalating as countries compete for economic and geopolitical control of sea routes, exemplified by Russia's damage to undersea cables and China's naval expansion, impacting global trade and the environment.
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48% Bias Score
China Launches Advanced Amphibious Assault Ship, Type 076
China launched the Type 076 amphibious assault ship, named Sichuan, on Friday; with a displacement exceeding 40,000 tons and an electromagnetic catapult system, it ranks among the world's largest and most advanced, signifying China's expanding naval power projection.
China Launches Advanced Amphibious Assault Ship, Type 076
China launched the Type 076 amphibious assault ship, named Sichuan, on Friday; with a displacement exceeding 40,000 tons and an electromagnetic catapult system, it ranks among the world's largest and most advanced, signifying China's expanding naval power projection.
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40% Bias Score
Hellenic Navy's FDI Belharra Delivery Delayed, Offering Upgrade Opportunity
Greece's first FDI Belharra frigate, "Kimon," is expected by late 2025, but full integration will take until 2026; this delay allows for additional system installations, while A50 Sylver launchers will be reused on the fourth frigate for cost savings; further FDI sales depend on the "Kimon"'s succes...
Hellenic Navy's FDI Belharra Delivery Delayed, Offering Upgrade Opportunity
Greece's first FDI Belharra frigate, "Kimon," is expected by late 2025, but full integration will take until 2026; this delay allows for additional system installations, while A50 Sylver launchers will be reused on the fourth frigate for cost savings; further FDI sales depend on the "Kimon"'s succes...
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28% Bias Score
North Korea Builds 4,000-Ton Frigate with Vertical Launch System
North Korea is building a 4,000-5,000 ton frigate with a vertical launch system in Nampo, a significant advancement in its naval capabilities and a potential threat to regional security, according to South Korean military officials. Kim Jong Un's recent visit to the shipyard underscores its importan...
North Korea Builds 4,000-Ton Frigate with Vertical Launch System
North Korea is building a 4,000-5,000 ton frigate with a vertical launch system in Nampo, a significant advancement in its naval capabilities and a potential threat to regional security, according to South Korean military officials. Kim Jong Un's recent visit to the shipyard underscores its importan...
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40% Bias Score
China's Nuclear-Powered Aircraft Carrier Prototype
Satellite imagery reveals China's construction of a prototype nuclear reactor for a large warship, marking a significant step toward its first nuclear-powered aircraft carrier.
China's Nuclear-Powered Aircraft Carrier Prototype
Satellite imagery reveals China's construction of a prototype nuclear reactor for a large warship, marking a significant step toward its first nuclear-powered aircraft carrier.
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