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25 Navy Innovations

Midshipmen Finds, from Pea Coat Footwear to Military Hip-Hop Parodies

— November 28, 2009 — Tech
Since the Army vs. Navy football game is just around the corner, I felt it best to salute our nautical troops with a cluster that highlights the navy innovations which either help to keep them safe, or keep us stylish.

From pea coat footwear to military hip-hop parodies, check out the 25 Navy and nautical innovations below.

Implications - Military advancement has driven the march of technology and innovation since the beginning of human history, so it's no wonder to see so many products and ideas inspired by its example and influence. Any company or designer interested in seeing the future of innovation need only look at the example of the world's armed forces to see where humanity is headed.
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Boat-Cleaning 'Bots
Boat-Cleaning 'Bots
BUG Will Save the U.S. Navy Millions & Reduce Emissions
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Alcohol Sashes
Alcohol Sashes
The Pirate Drinking Belt is Perfect for Nautical Themed Celebrations
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US Navy Railgun (Update)
US Navy Railgun (Update)
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Retro Nautical Necklaces
Retro Nautical Necklaces
Spyglass Pendant from CosmicFirefly Lets You Gaze at Faraway Isles
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Military Hip-Hop Parodies
Military Hip-Hop Parodies
US Navy's 'I'm On a Boat' Adds Brass to The Lonely Island's Badass
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Sailor Boy Backdrops
Sailor Boy Backdrops
Kate Moss and Daria Werbowy for Longchamp Fall/Winter 09 Campaign
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Pea Coat Footwear
Pea Coat Footwear
The Admiral Navy Sneakers Class Up Your Shoe Collection
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Nautical Necklaces
Nautical Necklaces
Han Cholo Sets Sail With 3D Ghostship Neckwear
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Navy Develops 8-Megajoule Railgun
Navy Develops 8-Megajoule Railgun
Video Game Weapons Come to Life
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Nautical Neon Minidresses
Nautical Neon Minidresses
Proenza Schouler Indulges in Color for Spring 2010
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Mini Planes & Submarines
Mini Planes & Submarines
Fighters Gifts By UAE Air Force Pilot
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Militant Timepieces
Militant Timepieces
The '0Hundred Watch' Keeps Your Time Navy-Seal Precise
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Bright Boating Shoes
Bright Boating Shoes
Sperry Brings Back Nautical Footwear With a Bang for S/S '09
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Nautical Styles for Spring
Nautical Styles for Spring
Fashionably Thrifty at Primark
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Shipshape Marine Fashion
Shipshape Marine Fashion
Luke Grimes is a Sailor Boy by Mario Testino in V Magazine
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Nautical Rocker Fashion
Nautical Rocker Fashion
The Maurie and Eve Summer 09-10 Line is Fashionably Sea Worthy
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Nautical Daydream Editorials
Nautical Daydream Editorials
Model Flavia Oliveira Gets 'Lost in Rio' for Vogue Brazil
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Sailor Girl Fashion
Sailor Girl Fashion
Nautical Motifs, Anchor Jewelery, Ropes and Stripes by MotelRocks
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Nautical Lingerie
Nautical Lingerie
'What Katie Did' Releases Sexy Sailor Undergarments
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Nautical Taxidermy Fusions
Nautical Taxidermy Fusions
Mounted Animal Sculptures With an Ocean Theme by Elizabeth McGrath
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Swimming Planes
Swimming Planes
The Navy's Secret Diving and Flying Spy Plane
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Nerdy Nautical Fashion
Nerdy Nautical Fashion
The Petit Bateau Spring Lookbook Delivers Seafaring Geek
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Promiscuous Bisexual Photoshoots
Promiscuous Bisexual Photoshoots
'Hello Sailor' by Exterface Featured in DNA Magazine
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Free Boob Jobs For Sailors
Free Boob Jobs For Sailors
Aussie Navy Funds Augmentation
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