U.S. fires captain of Japan-bound nuclear warship
TOKYO (Reuters) - The U.S. Navy said it had replaced the captain of a nuclear-powered aircraft carrier scheduled for a controversial berth in Japan after blaming him for a fire on board.
Nations:Japan Activities:U.S.-Japan Military Relations Source:(Reuters)
2008-07-31
Russian sub dive fails to set world record: organisers
LAKE BAIKAL, Russia (AFP) - A Russian mini-submarine dive to the bottom of Lake Baikal on Tuesday failed to set a world record for the deepest dive in fresh water, organisers said, contradicting earlier claims.
Nations:Russia Source:(AFP)
2008-07-29
Maine shipyard christens destroyer named for Vietnam POW
The Navy's newest guided missile destroyer was christened Saturday with the name of a fighter pilot who spent 7 1/2 years in captivity in North Vietnam, received the Medal of Honor and served as presidential candidate Ross Perot's running mate.
Nations:U.S.
2008-05-10
China shrugs off report of tropical nuclear sub base
China refused to be drawn on Tuesday on a photograph which Jane's Information Group analysts believe is evidence of a new underground nuclear submarine base off the southern tropical island of Hainan.
Nations:China
2008-05-06
Could Israel use submarines against Iran?
Anticipating a showdown with Iran, Israel decides secretly to deploy a submarine off its arch-foe's coast.
Nations:Iran Israel Activities:Holocaust
2008-04-17
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