Israel can’t afford U.S. warships, plans to develop its own

Israel can’t afford U.S. warships, plans to develop its own

Special to WorldTribune.com TEL AVIV — Israel, unable to afford a U.S. model, has been developing a missile boat. The state-owned Israel Aerospace Industries has been preparing a project to develop a combat vessel that would enhance naval firepower. Officials said the warship, called the Multirole Super Dvora, would combine maneuverability and firepower in a […]

U.S. adding ships to Fifth Fleet in Bahrain

U.S. adding ships to Fifth Fleet in Bahrain

Special to WorldTribune.com WASHINGTON — The United States plans to expand its naval presence in Bahrain. Officials said the U.S. Navy has received approval to increase its fleet in the Gulf. They said the fleet would include the arrival of two coastal patrol boats in the spring of 2014. “Bahrain is going to suddenly emerge,” […]