Sentence examples for to warships from inspiring English sources

The same applies to warships fighting pirates off the cost of Somalia; a ship cannot be in two places at the same time.

The diesel engine, adapted to warships even before World War II, has remained in use in the navies of the world, as have steam turbines.

The government has made no decision on its further use and the United States has suggested that the strategically located deep-water port be opened to warships of all countries.

Such so-called "discretionary spending," which includes everything from biomedical research to warships and public works, accounts for about one-third of the federal budget: $692 billion of the $1.96 trillion proposed for next year.

Seeking to protect itself against attack from the south, Russia, after defeating the Turks in 1833, exacted from them an agreement to close the straits to warships of non-Black Sea powers at Russia's request (the Treaty of Hünkâr İskelesi).

The role of armour has greatly declined since 1945 because aircraft, the greatest threat to warships, now carry guided missiles and bombs capable of penetrating the thickest deck armour that any viable ship can accommodate.

France dithered on whether it will follow through with a €1.2bn contract to sell warships to Russia.

Turkey has threatened to use warships to prevent any drilling until there is an agreement between the Cypriots about the proceeds.

The shipbuilders' union urged the government not to sell warships to Pinochet, even though losing these contracts could threaten their own jobs.

The French have accused the UK of hypocrisy in telling them not to sell warships to Russia, while leading Tories hobnob with Russian oligarchs.

Despite sharp words from the European Union on the subject, France in July sealed a deal to sell warships to Egypt.Mr Sisi's rehabilitation is not yet complete.