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Topic: Navy

New laser gun put to the weather test

120730-N-PO203-310SAN DIEGO (July 30, 2012) The Laser Weapon System (LaWS) temporarily installed aboard the guided-missile destroyer USS Dewey (DDG 105) in San Diego, Calif., is a technology demonstrator built by the Naval Sea Systems Command from commercial fiber solid state lasers, utilizing combination methods developed at the Naval Research Laboratory. LaWS can be directed onto targets from the radar track obtained from a MK 15 Phalanx Close-In Weapon system or other targeting source. The Office of Nav

May 11, 2013

US Navy 'should have been more careful' before firing

Muthu Kannan received bullet wounds when the US Navy ship Rappahannock opened fired on the fishing boat he and others were on while they were off the coast of Jebel Ali on July 16, 2012. Jeff Topping/The National

Apr 15, 2013

Indian defence and state officials say the US Navy should have been more cautious before opening fire on a fishing boat near Jebel Ali.  Read Article US Navy 'should have been more careful' before firing

Anguished father of fisherman killed off UAE coast by US Navy speaks of loss

A report released a week ago said US servicemen on the naval refuelling vessel USNS Rappahannock used

Apr 15, 2013

'Daily we think of him and feel there is nothing left of our life,' says the father of the Indian fisherman who was fatally shot by crew aboard the USNS Rappahannock.  Read Article Anguished father of fisherman killed off UAE coast by US Navy speaks of loss

Italians join UAE in naval exercises

Commander Massimiliano Lauretti onboard his ship, the Cigala Fulgosi, an Italian corvette class stealth patrol vessel as it docks at the Port Zayed in Abu Dhabi, on Feb. 4, 2013. Silvia Razgova / The National

Feb 05, 2013

Navies, in collaboration with the US and Bahrain, exchange expertise ahead of the unveiling of Italian-made patrol vessel scheduled for the International Defence Exhibition (Idex). Read Article Italians join UAE in naval exercises

 

UAE Navy warships are ready to set sail

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Jan 11, 2013

The UAE Navy's first Abu Dhabi class anti-submarine corvette and its first Falaj-2 class patrol vessel have been formally delivered by the Italian shipbuilders Fincantieri. Read Article UAE Navy warships are ready to set sail

 

US Navy shooting survivors stranded penniless in Dubai

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Jan 10, 2013

Six months after the shooting of a fishing boat by the US navy that killed their compatriat the five survivors remain in limbo Dubai, unable to leave until the investigation is complete. Read Article US Navy shooting survivors stranded penniless in Dubai

 

First Christmas without dad for family of UK sailor missing in Dubai

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Dec 25, 2012

The wife and young children of British seaman, Timmy MacColl, who went missing in Dubai on May 27, prepare to celebrate their first Christmas without him. Read Article First Christmas without dad for family of UK sailor missing in Dubai

 

Gulf co-operation key to boosting maritime security, naval chiefs say

Handout images from the MV Arrilah-I that was hijacked by pirates.Courtesy of UAE Armed Forces

Dec 13, 2012

Terrorism, piracy and smuggling can only be tackled if the region's security forces unite, navy chiefs say.  Read Article Gulf co-operation key to boosting maritime security, naval chiefs say

 

UAE Armed Forces seek better coordination

Dec 12, 2012

The UAE military is introducing a streamlined communication system to improve the effectiveness of its Navy, Army and Air Force. Read Article UAE Armed Forces seek better coordination

 

UAE navy goes high-tech to thwart pirates

Dec 11, 2012

With a small population to recruit from, the UAE Navy says it must invest in technology to ensure it is doubly prepared to fight piracy. Read Article UAE navy goes high-tech to thwart pirates

 

US links strong, despite shooting

Jul 20, 2012

Deputy secretary of state offers regrets over incident at sea  Read Article US links strong, despite shooting

 

UAE in naval exercises off Bahrain

Jul 20, 2011

Navies of eight countries are taking part in the exercises. Read Article UAE in naval exercises off Bahrain

 

Armed forces complete exercises with UK naval task group

Jul 15, 2011

The UAE and the UK finished a week of exercises designed to prepare them for possible attacks by pirates and terrorists. Read Article Armed forces complete exercises with UK naval task group

 

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Man City MLS franchise eyes Flushing Meadows

NEW YORK - AUGUST 30: A general view of the Unisphere during day one of the 2010 U.S. Open at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center on August 30, 2010 in the Flushing neighborhood of the Queens borough of New York City. (Photo by Chris McGrath/Getty Images)

Large stadium for the recently announced New York City Football Club is planned for iconic tennis site. Omar Rahman reports from New York   Man City MLS franchise eyes Flushing Meadows

GCC hike in tobacco prices will see rise in illicit trade, experts warn

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A White Paper highlights that introducing tobacco tax in the GCC could lead to an increase in illicit trade and the smuggling of cigarettes.  GCC hike in tobacco prices will see rise in illicit trade, experts warn

Dubai - Let's play darts

LONDON, ENGLAND - JANUARY 01: Raymond van Barneveld of The Netherlands arrives for his match against Gary Anderson of England during the quarter finals of the 2011 Ladbrokes.com World Darts Championship at Alexandra Palace on January 1, 2011 in London, England. (Photo by Bryn Lennon/Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Raymond van Barneveld

In truth, darts is one of few sports where the professionals are more often than not in no better physical shape than the rowdy crowds that cheer them on.  Dubai - Let's play darts

Bribery laws go beyond borders

An Afghan street vendor touts prepaid Etisalat phone cards. The UAE company operates in the troubled nation, which has a reputation for corruption along with Ivory Coast and Pakistan. Mauricio Lima / AFP Photo

Companies in the UAE are finding themselves facing a legal minefield caused by the global reach of tough and sometimes conflicting US and UK anti-corruption laws. John Henzell reports.   Bribery laws go beyond borders

Mashallah: what it means, when to say it and why you should

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With Muslim families, you must say "mashallah" with every compliment lest someone think you are jealous and have the evil eye.  Mashallah: what it means, when to say it and why you should

Fast & Furious 6 - start your engines

Vin Diesel in Fast And Furious 6. Courtesy Universal

Vin Diesel, Dwayne 'The Rock' Johnson, Michelle Rodriguez and Gina Carano on the Fast & Furious franchise.  Fast & Furious 6 - start your engines

Region in Focus - May 23

National View blog looks at the best images from the last seven days from around the Gulf and across the Middle East.  Region in Focus - May 23

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Video: Tracing UAE families through genealogy

Video: tracing UAE families through genealogy(Video)

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In pictures: Swarovski studded tub

The Swarovski Crystal Saracen bath from Catchpole & Rye.(Photos)

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In pictures: Maldives a piece of heaven on earth

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In pictures: Sir Bu Nair Island

Sir Bu Nair Island in charge of Sharjah government. One of the UAE’s untouched, natural islands is to be partially developed under new plans by Sharjah to promote eco-tourism.(Photos)

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